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Post by angelsdream on Aug 4, 2008 15:32:51 GMT -5
Ok. So I'm starting my research now and hoping to show my new kiger foal from Dianne in some halter show's when I get her here. Im getting the list of local show's around here and starting there. I know I've seen a few of you mention you've shown yearlings before and would like some advice. Anything you can offer would be appreciated.
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Post by DianneC on Aug 5, 2008 1:48:27 GMT -5
There's more experienced people than me to answer I'm sure. But you might look on youtube to see if there is anyone doing it. Basically square up your horse and as the judge moves around you get out of the way in a smart manner so the judge can see your horse. The other part is to have your horse comfortable with strangers walking around her and lots of commotion from the stands. I'm not sure for youngsters if they have them trot in hand, but must walk straight and calm beside you and trot in hand straight away from the judge so they can see the action.
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Post by angelsdream on Aug 5, 2008 8:06:23 GMT -5
Great idea about youtube. I'll check it out. I'm still searching for all the shows around my area, trying to get contacts for them all to find out details and requirements. A few small ones to start out and see how we do, then go from there.
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Post by fantasykiger on Aug 5, 2008 12:52:06 GMT -5
Most definately if you can go to a show, go and watch first. Go to your local feed store that is where I see alot of posts on Open horse shows. As well as your extention Office which will have the info' for horse 4-H groups, who often hold Open shows for the kids and fund raisers for their group. Now as far as showing goes while I myself have never experienced the show ring because I am a big chicken I was a horse 4-H leader for 4yrs. So I know little bit. In 4-H you don't show halter, but you do show showmanship and I would imagine that in several of your open shows because classes will be open to several breeds of differant conformations there will be more showmanship classes availible then halter. (but I could be wrong) A well informed judge can hopefully judge many a breed. Anyway, you need to practice your showmanship that will help greatly even if you enter a halter class where your horse is being judged not you. How you present yourself will impress the judge. If you can get ahold of Richard Shrake's DVD on showmanship/halter www.richardshrake.com/index.php?p=5&sum=videoI highly recommend it, it is worth every penny. To answer several questions on how it is done. |
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Post by fantasykiger on Aug 5, 2008 13:03:31 GMT -5
Oh I forgot to add, when you have your filly trained to lead get her to where you can pony her with one of your seasoned horses take her with you everywhere. Drag her along on trail rides. Take her for walk yourself around the neighborhood. Walking with you needs to be no big deal and second nature. Ponying her places gives her confidence and helps her get used to loading up in the trailer, heading out someplace and standing tied as well at the trailer, all things she will be doing at a show with other horses about. When you get her home invite everybody and their brother to come meet and greet her. The more people she has loving on her the better. If every person she meets is a good experience she is less likely to have an issue with crowds of them. Because you know everyone is ganna' want to pet your baby at the show  |
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Post by nrly on Aug 5, 2008 18:09:00 GMT -5
our trainer recommend we go to a few shows and just watch, he said it may be boring just watching, but well worth it...
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