Hey, all. I'm back for a little while... with a few questions, nonetheless.
First off- I outgrew my old boots and my current spurs slip up when used in combo with my show boots. As of right now I'm riding in ball spurs but my trainer/the BO said I should look into getting Clover Leaf spurs, which is what he rides Duncan in.
The problem is, I cannot, for the life of me, find a Clover that has both good ratings and that I like, while staying in my budget. To be honest I'd be happy with a plain old silver Clover around $30 or a slightly fancier with black for around $60. The one spur that I found that I did like had good reviews on one website and crappy reviews on another. Plus, I have no idea how to make sure they'll fit once they get here. For reference, I wear a ladies 8.5. Anyone have recommendations?
Secondly - what is the "proper attire" for an English Pleasure class? I'd like to add some color to the plain brown saddle/white pad that I use but I have no clue how. Right now our saddle pad is one that is conformed to the saddle - I like the color variety of the square, quilted ones but they seem to bring the "prim and proper" look down. Would it be weird to do a running braid and add some type or ribbon or flower? I compete in a small, local show with "big" judges. Our most recent judge was Myron Krause, who was the president of the Arab Association in 2008 or something. Anyway.... What would you do?
TIA
First off- I outgrew my old boots and my current spurs slip up when used in combo with my show boots. As of right now I'm riding in ball spurs but my trainer/the BO said I should look into getting Clover Leaf spurs, which is what he rides Duncan in.
The problem is, I cannot, for the life of me, find a Clover that has both good ratings and that I like, while staying in my budget. To be honest I'd be happy with a plain old silver Clover around $30 or a slightly fancier with black for around $60. The one spur that I found that I did like had good reviews on one website and crappy reviews on another. Plus, I have no idea how to make sure they'll fit once they get here. For reference, I wear a ladies 8.5. Anyone have recommendations?
Secondly - what is the "proper attire" for an English Pleasure class? I'd like to add some color to the plain brown saddle/white pad that I use but I have no clue how. Right now our saddle pad is one that is conformed to the saddle - I like the color variety of the square, quilted ones but they seem to bring the "prim and proper" look down. Would it be weird to do a running braid and add some type or ribbon or flower? I compete in a small, local show with "big" judges. Our most recent judge was Myron Krause, who was the president of the Arab Association in 2008 or something. Anyway.... What would you do?
TIA
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