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Post by stlkigers on Feb 23, 2008 10:52:26 GMT -5
I have to say that the halter class in the above youtube video is a much higher level of showing than most of us would encounter with our Kigers...Around here at the breed shows,fun shows and even at the POA World shows I've attended the handlers do move very much like Diane P said...Here's a good youtube video I saw(IMO); it shows a showmanship class, but still at the end has the handler moving around the horse (staying out of the way of the judges); youtube.com/watch?v=_1j7vcsxVdQ or youtube.com/watch?v=38kQBx20iys&feature=relatedA good place to view western attire, suggestions on colors, and a list of what to wear according to what type of class/show you are in is at: www.hobbyhorseinc.com/08_dress_for_success/what_to_wear/what_to_wear_main.shtmlNot alot has changed since I started showing 26 yrs ago in California...There's color trends in English and Western depending on the year but the basics are still the basics....you can buy conservatively in regards to your dress and be able to wear it for years.... Angela |
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Post by nrly on Feb 23, 2008 13:46:11 GMT -5
thanks Angela.
I looked at all those you tubes, and the clothing list and catalog, nice stuff but man the prices , but to look the right part it will be worth it.
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Post by DianneC on Feb 23, 2008 22:19:33 GMT -5
I was once advised on a basic show outfit. Basics are nice newer black jeans that are long enough while you are on the horse (to come to down to your boot like you were walking), a nice western shirt with scarf to match, western belt with buckle, good hat and boots, plus nice spurs if you use them. No need to get way fancy but you should see what others wear at similar shows. Here is a picture of my trainer on Chinny at the 2005 KigerFest. Note that the saddle has a little silver on it and so does the bridle. Not essential but nice if you plan to do a lot of showing and it fits the horse. But the saddle and bridle should be spotlessly clean and so should the horse. It was dusty there and we were constantly wiping him down to keep the dust off.  |
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Post by stormyranch on Feb 23, 2008 23:52:52 GMT -5
Looks really nice Diane. Here is a picture of me on a gelding I had named Gauge.  And all our friends at Oregon state Fair. Wearing nice western clothes, but not too fancy. All are on Mustangs!  Lisa |
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Post by nrly on Feb 24, 2008 0:11:04 GMT -5
wow you all look so good, and the horse's look absolutely wonderful. thank you for all the advise. We are also going to ask a friend/ trainer if he knows someone who can train Jim and I and our Kigers on what we should do, from grooming, to dressing, to showing. I know it is going to be a long road, but I know if we want to promote this breed then we have to be at our best, and so do they.
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Post by lwood92 on Feb 25, 2008 9:05:57 GMT -5
www.usef.org/contentpage2.aspx?id=rulebookThis is the link to the 2008 Rule book to the United States Equestrian Federation. I find that it gives you a good guideline for what is expected in the different classes you might compete in. It outlines what the person and horse should wear and also the patterns for the class. Classes may be different across the country and if it is a local show or what not, but I think this site offers a good guideline and many shows follow the USEF rules even if it is not a USEF show.
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Post by angelsdream on Feb 25, 2008 9:56:08 GMT -5
Thanks everyone for all the tips. I've got a lot to learn!!
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Post by DianneC on Feb 25, 2008 11:24:46 GMT -5
You can check the schedule of shows at your local fairground etc. and find schooling shows. These you can ride in just about any clothes and tack (clean and neat) and are a great way to get experience. Sometimes the judges will comment on what they saw in your ride, but not always.
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Post by fantasykiger on Feb 25, 2008 13:04:55 GMT -5
Another good idea is to check with your local 4-H clubs. I was a horse 4-H leader for 4 years and every year we held Open horse shows as a tool for the 4-H kids to prepare for the 4-H Horse Fair that year. Those shows work just as well for local horseman with horses of any breed to practice showing. As it covers all disiplines from driving to dressage. I am not completely sure but I believe they have started including the 4-H ranch horse disiplines in these Open horse shows now as well to include ranchmanship, roping, cattle work and western riding pattern. Although I am no longer a 4-H leader I have remained on there email list so I do not miss out on news of the next open show put on my an individual club or by 4-H as a whole. You never know when I might get brave enough to show. I have helped several kids, prepared horses and my daughter has shown but me I am a big ball of nerves. I have yet to step out in front of a judge.
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Post by dmr on Feb 25, 2008 20:44:32 GMT -5
word of warning about black...it shows dust. A lot of dust. I bought some really sharp, nice looking black slacks and had a really nice western shirt that I wore on a large bay blanketed appy. The whole time I was dusting myself and brushing off his white hairs.
Tan is always a good color! So is brown.
I would recomend that if you want to show, start at a schooling show that is low key and relaxed. You can wear blue jeans and not go broke. Same for english classes, jsut invest in breeches and a long sleeve white shirt. If it is a schooling show, a polo should work for a shirt.
Most of all, get a friend to go with you!!!! And have fun. It needs to be fun or why bother!
Good luck.
Kris
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Post by nrly on Feb 28, 2008 0:09:57 GMT -5
Tonight a girlfriend told me she thought that those BLM Mustangs adopted have their own shows in she thought every state, but i have no clue where to go to find out. If they do I was wondering if we could enter our Kigers in halter or what ever we felt ready for. Right now for me it would just be Riddle till Stormy grows into her belly or it gets smaller, and gets taller so her hips/rump and withers will be level, right now she looks like she has a sway back. But she doesn't.
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Post by kimk on Feb 28, 2008 14:09:28 GMT -5
Nola, Check out the AMBA, they have chapters all over the country and most do host shows yearly. ( American Mustang and Burro Association ) www.ambainc.net/ |
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Post by sonrisa98 on Mar 2, 2008 2:03:49 GMT -5
I have a question for halter classes. My mare has a couple of white spots on her back from ill saddle fit. I'd love to show her in halter, but haven't because of these spots. I didn't know if it was illegal to dye them or what you would do or she's just not going to be Halter material because of this. I've always wanted to show her at Kigerfest in halter.
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Post by stlkigers on Mar 2, 2008 9:26:32 GMT -5
Sorry, I don't know about Kigerfest....I just wanted to caution anyone who tries the spray on coloring BE CAREFUL...I tried to use some to cover up a scar my daughter's mustang had....She's a palomino and the darn spray was a palomino orangey color....Can you say YUCK! Maybe it'd work well for others but not for us....And yep I did shake the can to get the color to mix!
Angela
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