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| Member: Paix |
Posted on Thursday, Feb 5, 2004 - 8:43 am: Ive gone thru the training posts and Articles on this site - its taken a couple days - I have learned a lot of sound "tricks" of the trade.I could not find anything that addressed this particular subject - please re-direct me if I missed something. I want to start showing my colt (1y6m PRE Andalusian). I dont know where to begin learning about what is expected in Halter Showing or Showing in Hand (is there a difference?) Also, where can I learn abt open show rules, IALHA show rules... I looked on their site, did I miss it? Does he have to be shaved? Must ALL the hair get trimmed out of his ears? There is a perfectly logical reason the hair is there... so why? I mostly want to do some open shows for experience (for us both), then when we are ready, move into the IALHA circuit. I dont have a lot of money, so my exposure for him will be limited by funds. I want to do it right. The main goal is that I want to breed him. Getting him "out there" is an impt step, right? I know, just his typy Baroque elegance and conformation is appealing, not to mention his nice movement and easy-going temperment. He passed revision last year when crew/team from Spain came over and visited the ranch he was at. He was DNA-Typed, microchipped and IALHA registered after foaled. What else does he need? I cant afford a trainer - But I can employ things spelled out to me in books or videos/cd-roms. I am pretty good at communicating what I want with a lot pf patience and soft approach. I am also an astute observer of the horse. I have only been to a couple of shows in my life (as support to the horse and rider). Ive seen plenty of rodeo clowns at work, but rarely ever a "show." I wonder if people can provide resources (links, CD-ROMS, books, etc), that can help me learn what I am supposed to do in the ring, what to wear, what does my yearling wear (halter & lead -wise?). I mean are there Halter/lead requirements just like there are bit requirements? Ive asked a couple people that show horses and I basically get the reponse that you jog towards the Judge and walk away from the judge, stand still then jog off. I know its not that simple! Smile... Ive been working with my young colt/stallion (15.3hh already, this one!), since I bought him, 4 mos ago. He came a bit squirrly, not having done much work [a little work, impt work for sure, on accepting vets (so-so) and farriers (pretty good)]. He used to rear up when I took him out of his paddock. Not to strike at me - just doing his horse thing and not used to a lead. But, he could seriously hurt me. I used a chain over his nose one time and he stopped - he got it. He has never done it again. He is doing well with round pen work and I walk/jog him a lot at my side so he is comfortable with groundwork. He will try anything I ask - some things take more time than others, but he walks and steps over boards and wood poles, etc. I have a lifetime experience with horses. I have trained horses for nearly 25 years, but have never been involved in showing or any of the "lingo" assoc with showing. My work has focused on babies, getting young ones started under saddle, building a strong foundation in manners and groundwork. I work a lot with stallions and horses that others might label "ill-mannered." I know I can do this with the right guidence. Please, any sincere advice is very welcomed. Thank you! Bello 1y2m  What a delight to back the flying steed that challenges the wind for speed! .....whose soul is in his task, turns labour into sport! ~James Sheridan Knowles |
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