Would Like To Know What You Guys Think

[willow001]

Hi. Was wondering if i could pick your brains as there are so many knowledgeable people on here. I'm gonna do a few in hand shows this year with him over the next few months and just wondered what your thoughts were on him (he does move straight and has no bumps or blemishes) and what classes he could go in. The 4th pic is of him at a show we went to as a 2 yr old and they just said needs topline and muscle - Ummmm he's a baby so that didn't help me really. He's a bit of a scruff bag at mo as hes enjoying being a grubby baby so he will be bathed etc but should he be plaited or can i leave mane / tail etc and what kind of classes except coloured. He's approx. 13.3 but still a bit bum high. Would really appreciate any help. I'm not a rosette hunter at all but don't want to disgrace him. Apologies for the rubbish pics







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[willow001]

Anybody?

[comanchediva]

Is he 2 now or 3?. Either way he can do youngstock classes so you've got that option as well as coloured classes. I would leave him as he is and show him in a white halter as in the last pic. He's well marked and well put together together and looks a really nice sort of pony.

Go and enjoy him and see what happens. Judges do say things like needs muscle and top line which is obvious in babies so don't be put off by those types of comment. Good luck x

[willow001]

Hi. Thanks for your comment. He's actually 4 now and has started doing a little bit of ridden work and lunging etc so he is getting a bit of muscle definition. Would you show him as he is or trim and plait?

[snooperdooper]

I'd say leave him as he is and show him native lovely pony!

[caspa]

Personally I'd plait him, I don't think he has any feather etc so wouldnt show him as a native , I think he would look much more sharp trimmed and plaited up, he has lovely markings and I bet he looks fab under saddle :-)

He is still young and has a way to go to mature, whatever you do, good luck & enjoy it!!!