Show Ring - The Welsh Pony & Cob Society of Australia Inc
Show Ring - The Welsh Pony & Cob Society of Australia Inc
Show Ring - The Welsh Pony & Cob Society of Australia Inc
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DONT’SDo not detract from your pony or <strong>Cob</strong> with an inappropriate outfit for the show ring eg. a mini skirt,fishnets or anything that is so tight that it does not allow you to move.Handlers should not need to shy away from the pony or <strong>Cob</strong> because they are worried about being stoodon; not be able to run because the skirt is too tight, or be so busy holding down their hat that they lose allconcentration on the animal.Long flowing outfits can also be very distracting and can get caught up in your own legs and the ponies and<strong>Cob</strong>s. Animals may shy at flapping handlers’ skirts.<strong>The</strong> show ring is not a time for high fashion, so no low rise pants with a midriff showing!Don’t wear a “wedding hat” or one that you would wear to the races. Leave those to the judges.REMEMBER:You are there to display your pony or <strong>Cob</strong> to its best advantage and the aim <strong>of</strong> your dress is to complementthe animal, not detract from it.Sunscreen and drink plenty <strong>of</strong> water prior to and after an event. You may be standing / sitting for a longtime in the ring and sun protection and hydration are important foryou and for your pony or <strong>Cob</strong>.Whips & canes: carrying a whip or cane in your class is optional.However, if you do carry one, please remember the following<strong>Show</strong> Regulation: WHIPS: length <strong>of</strong> the shaftmust not exceed 75 centimetres excluding tails in all classesexcluding dressage.ETIQUETTERidden classes - Jackets should be worn unless the Judgeremoves his / her jacket which is an indication that competitorsmay remove theirs.In hot weather, please be safety and comfort conscious andremove your jacket at such times. Fainting in the heat is adefinite disqualification!WP & CS <strong>of</strong> <strong>Australia</strong> <strong>Inc</strong>. Handbook 2013.<strong>The</strong> <strong>Show</strong> <strong>Ring</strong> 7 | P a g e