What Color Tack To Use With A White Horse

ceralyka · 01-03-2004 12:01 AM

hey, I have an all white arabian...some people say that if you have too much silver it doesn't look right because she's all white....some like dark brown w/ the black seat and lots of silver...and others like a black saddle...I don't know what color saddle to use or when I go in a halter class I don't know what color halter..my horse b4 this one was chesnut so I just used brown....please help :-\

ChewyDog · 01-03-2004 12:55 PM

I would definitely stay away from light oil colours for leather. Either a dark brown or black would look very nice.

As for silver. I could see to much silver not working with a grey horse. You can purchase conchos and saddle kits that are made of a combination of black and gold. Im thinking that might look really nice.

I dunno....any more ideas folks

GenuineCowgurl · 01-03-2004 01:17 PM

i think any colour saddle would go. same with the bridle and stuff. and i would add some colour like a purple or blue show pad instead of the traditional black. I would also stay light on the silver. only cuz too much looks tacky. Keep your show cloths Black, w/ a colorful design for the slinky (or vest) and if u use a colorful showpad make sure it is the same colour on the slinky or vest design.

as for halter. go Black with gold or just plain black. also use a gold chain and lead! also if her face is very dished go for the thinner halter if she has a straighter profile head (like my arab in my avatar) go for the thicker halter especially over the nose

if u have some pics of ur horses if what make it easier to help u, as different shades of grey look better with different colours

Gallamist · 01-03-2004 02:19 PM

Yep I agree. Stay away from the light oil colors and light colors.

I have a perlino and light oil and lots of silver looks horrible on him!

Go with dark or med oil saddle/bridle and easy on the silver try not to over do it.

With that said you can pretty much go with any color in the rainbow for a contrasting color.

SaVeAhOrSeRiDeAcOwBoY · 01-03-2004 03:12 PM

I sort of disagree although both would look fine dark or a light oil tack. My friend has a grey arab and uses a light oil saddle with just enough silver one it to notice it, with a nice black saddle pad which make the light oil saddle stand out! I like the light oil bridles on grey horses to because it doesn't take away from there face too. JMOT!

MValentine · 01-03-2004 04:12 PM

I'd would use whatever is current on the circuit you show on. For example, the arab shows I've been to most of the horses are still in dark oil tack, so that would be fine. I wouldn't invest in a black show saddle for a few reasons; they can be hard to find, and they are not very current and would be hard to re-sell. Pecan and light oil tack is very current, easy to find, and looks good on all colors of horses.
Happy Trails!

GenuineCowgurl · 01-03-2004 07:41 PM

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sort of disagree although both would look fine dark or a light oil tack. My friend has a grey arab and uses a light oil saddle with just enough silver one it to notice it, with a nice black saddle pad which make the light oil saddle stand out! I like the light oil bridles on grey horses to because it doesn't take away from there face too. JMOT!

i agree with that too

ceralyka · 01-04-2004 11:40 AM

Thank you all soo much for you opinions it has helped me make decisions and I think I will go with the dark oil, or black...but it has made things easier thanks again..... *chels*

01-03-2004 12:55 PM	#2
ChewyDog Ultimate Member Join Date: Jul 16 2003 Location: Maple Ridge Posts: 2,214	I would definitely stay away from light oil colours for leather. Either a dark brown or black would look very nice. As for silver. I could see to much silver not working with a grey horse. You can purchase conchos and saddle kits that are made of a combination of black and gold. Im thinking that might look really nice. I dunno....any more ideas folks __________________ "If you can't annoy somebody, there's little point in writing." "The beatings will continue until the morale improves."

01-03-2004 02:19 PM	#4
Gallamist Resident Nag Join Date: Jul 16 2003 Location: Sherwood Park. Posts: 8,151	Yep I agree. Stay away from the light oil colors and light colors. I have a perlino and light oil and lots of silver looks horrible on him! Go with dark or med oil saddle/bridle and easy on the silver try not to over do it. With that said you can pretty much go with any color in the rainbow for a contrasting color. __________________ R.I.P. Ericka, Dusty Dawn &and; Lady..04/26/03~

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SaVeAhOrSeRiDeAcOwBoY Ultimate Member Join Date: Jul 17 2003 Location: some where in BC Posts: 1,573	I sort of disagree although both would look fine dark or a light oil tack. My friend has a grey arab and uses a light oil saddle with just enough silver one it to notice it, with a nice black saddle pad which make the light oil saddle stand out! I like the light oil bridles on grey horses to because it doesn't take away from there face too. JMOT! __________________ "DO THE IMPOSSIBLE.Go to sleep.Not a bad day’s work!" "Life's journey is not to arrive at the grave safely in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting Holly ****, what a ride!"

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MValentine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 22 2003 Posts: 152	I'd would use whatever is current on the circuit you show on. For example, the arab shows I've been to most of the horses are still in dark oil tack, so that would be fine. I wouldn't invest in a black show saddle for a few reasons; they can be hard to find, and they are not very current and would be hard to re-sell. Pecan and light oil tack is very current, easy to find, and looks good on all colors of horses. Happy Trails! __________________ <span style=\'color:blue\'> Visit my website: <a href=\'http://www.showpen.com/fullcircleequine/\' target=\'_blank\'>http://www.showpen.com/fullcircleequine/</a></span>

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01-03-2004 12:01 AM	#1
ceralyka New Member Join Date: Jan 02 2004 Posts: 3	hey, I have an all white arabian...some people say that if you have too much silver it doesn't look right because she's all white....some like dark brown w/ the black seat and lots of silver...and others like a black saddle...I don't know what color saddle to use or when I go in a halter class I don't know what color halter..my horse b4 this one was chesnut so I just used brown....please help :-\

01-03-2004 01:17 PM	#3
GenuineCowgurl Forum Chatterbox Join Date: Jul 16 2003 Location: Chilliwack, BC Posts: 5,186	i think any colour saddle would go. same with the bridle and stuff. and i would add some colour like a purple or blue show pad instead of the traditional black. I would also stay light on the silver. only cuz too much looks tacky. Keep your show cloths Black, w/ a colorful design for the slinky (or vest) and if u use a colorful showpad make sure it is the same colour on the slinky or vest design. as for halter. go Black with gold or just plain black. also use a gold chain and lead! also if her face is very dished go for the thinner halter if she has a straighter profile head (like my arab in my avatar) go for the thicker halter especially over the nose if u have some pics of ur horses if what make it easier to help u, as different shades of grey look better with different colours

01-04-2004 11:40 AM	#8
ceralyka New Member Join Date: Jan 02 2004 Posts: 3	Thank you all soo much for you opinions it has helped me make decisions and I think I will go with the dark oil, or black...but it has made things easier thanks again..... chels

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