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Post by stace321 on Oct 15, 2011 21:24:14 GMT
well me and the mare have had the best seaon this year... only our first year out and she has done so so well.... had great success at local level showing.. we've had vvarious comments that we should start aiming higher next season.. getting some qualifiers in and going county level.. however i really dont know much about the whole showing thing.. my mare is a 5yr 16.2 ex racer wetherbys reg and raced.. we've done various classes.. my question is where do i go from here we are in yorkshire so any shows to look out for in the new year would be appreciated.  (1st time in a pelham ) |
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Post by baileybob on Oct 16, 2011 12:19:24 GMT
Use winter to attend lots of clinics - there are plenty about. I would attend as many as possible, you will take bits and pieces of advice from each "instructor" and use what works for you from a wealth of experience. Look who is taking the clinic when you see it advertised, research them and prioritise those who show in ROR classes - but most showing professionals will be able to point you in the right direction. Your turnout looks already smart but listen to pro advice for finer points - they may seem little "unimportant" things individually, but will make all the difference to the overall picture. For a first season, looking to move up, I would enter TARRA classes and those at the "smaller" county shows - such as Leicester, Staffordshire, Midlands Counties, Newark etc and maybe wait a season for the "bigger" ones such as GYS and Cheshire - they would be quite daunting for yourself and the horse during a first season at County. I would also look to qualify for the TARRA champs at Equifest, which hopefully would give you a taste of an evening performance and a "big" atmosphere. Also look for NCPA shows - they are usually lovely shows on good grounds. Have fun and good luck  |
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Post by bowditchblobs on Oct 16, 2011 12:35:22 GMT
If your going to step up a gear pull his tail, get your self a show cane, lose the martingale stops of the reins, i dont do horses so not sure of the correct attire but i think its navy for ex racers?  Depending on how far you want to go showing boots with a garter strap and a straight cut show saddle. Good luck!!!!! You will probably find county better as you will get judges who know what they are doing [dont all shout at me for that i know some local judges are ok, and er yes i judge localy] |
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Post by baileybob on Oct 16, 2011 12:55:28 GMT
If you go to some clinics, they will help you fine tune your turnout. Jacket will depend on what type the horse is to be turned out as, as to whether its tweed or navy (riding horses and hunters are tweed, hacks are navy - retrained racers can fall into any of the 3 catergories, depending on the horse) - but again, seek professional advice. You can also ask to be shown how to pull a tail if you have never done it before, they will also help you find a bit that works for your horse - there are many types of pelham and it takes time and trial and error to find which your horse is happiest/goes best in and suits her face. Have a look at this: www.racehorse2ridinghorse.co.uk/index.php?option=com_content&view=category&layout=blog&id=35&Itemid=45Its the photo gallery for the ROR competition run by SEIB - these are pics of the finalists - you will see that some have navy jackets, they are the hack types, some have tweed with a coloured browband (riding horse types) and others have tweed and plain browband (the hunter types). ETA; Also, importantly, at county level, your horse will be expected to safely carry a ride judge in a busy show environment, so make sure she is happy to carry lots of different riders. |
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Post by starsandstripes on Oct 16, 2011 12:58:34 GMT
Lovely horse! Agree with furball about pulling his tail, removing your martingale stops, getting yourself a cane, and yes I'm pretty sure that it is navy jackets for ex-racers and everything else that she has said :# I can't see properly but have you got a flash nose band with the flash taken out? If so get yourself a normal one raised nose band Again I can't see properly but you need a navy hat with a flesh harness #black is for men) can't see if you have one or not! It's all about attention to detail, to get the smartest look possible. Best of luck, I'm sure that you will find county showing better as furball said above, I know I prefer it Let us know how you get on next season  x |
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Post by stace321 on Oct 22, 2011 21:49:52 GMT
Thsnkyou for all the above comments.. def will smarten up for next season... will start practacing pulling tails over winter.. dont suppose anyone has any examples of how it should look.. will lok into some tack changes too.. thanks for the links
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Post by starsandstripes on Oct 22, 2011 23:50:41 GMT
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Post by horseylady on Oct 25, 2011 19:27:39 GMT
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Post by pipandwill on Feb 8, 2012 12:34:23 GMT
Good luck, he looks very good for a ex-racer. xx
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Post by LinsopStud on Nov 4, 2012 15:21:13 GMT
She's lovely, where in Yorkshire are you? Has she ever gone in a double? You may find she goes better in one than the pelham as you can use the curb rein more independently from the snaffle. My boy has such a soft mouth I can practically drop the curb rein - if I rode him in a pelham he would overbend and back off the bit. Re. Turnout, use a brown numnah, get a cane, navy hat. I would say she is a Riding Horse not a Hack so go with a Tweed jacket. Have a think about the noseband - a flat one might look better rather than a cavesson. Lots of luck, you'll really enjoy it! |
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Depending on how far you want to go showing boots with a garter strap and a straight cut show saddle. Good luck!!!!! You will probably find county better as you will get judges who know what they are doing [dont all shout at me for that i know some local judges are ok, and er yes i judge localy]
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