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Nichole Waller
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 Posted - 05 Jun 2009 : 4:47:40 PM
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Thanks everyone for your replies. 
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Vera
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 05 Jun 2009 : 5:56:56 PM
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| I don't do shaved manes either. Mine live out all summer and need the mane behind their ears to assist fly removal! |
    
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Zan
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angelarab
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Wales
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Posted - 06 Jun 2009 : 8:49:03 PM
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| i had intended to grow mine out, from July to April this year it had grown about six inches, but felt that i would be judged down as it would be seen as untidy rather then what it is, a bridle path growing out. tried plaiting and looked even worse so night before the show out came the clippers..can i say this was down to peer pressure? but i do think on some as long as not too long it does look nice |
 "Until one has loved an animal, part of their soul remains unawakened."
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fidodido
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England
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Posted - 06 Jun 2009 : 8:52:49 PM
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Shaved manes for me aswell and i don't worry about them growing out as just keep them clipped   .
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Emma B
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 09 Jun 2009 : 08:31:57 AM
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Hi Nicole
Brook farm is lovely you will really like it there are you aware its all indoors. I have done dressage there and it is a really nice friendly place. I personally prefer unshaved but it is up to you completely. Good Luck and enjoy the show. |
     
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rafabreeze
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Posted - 09 Jun 2009 : 08:53:33 AM
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| Rafa has his shaved for shows then it grows out during the winter. As peeps have said before its a matter of choice for the individual. There is no right or wrong approach, its whatever you want. Georgina x |
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Nichole Waller
Gold Member
England
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Posted - 09 Jun 2009 : 3:50:54 PM
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I can't believe all the replies to my post...! Obviously a subject that many have an opinion on. Thanks so much to everyone who has replied.
Emma B - Yes i agree Brook farm is a great venue. I take my nieces there quite a lot for the evening jumping. They love it.
The schedule i have says the in-hand classes will be outdoors and the ridden classes are all indoors. I hope it doesn't rain.... as i'm only doing the in-hand class (Arab, Anglo Arab and PBA). This will be Ozzy's first showing show (and mine as well), so hopefully we will both behave ourselves  . I just want to take him for a day out to mix with other horses and see what goes on at a show.
I'm probably going to meet up with a fellow ALiner as well (Donna72) so that's another reason to go along. |
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bey_sirocco
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Posted - 09 Jun 2009 : 4:43:35 PM
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My arab had a small path clipped when I got him.
Will the judges mark me down if I try to grow it out?
Its only a dinky bit (about 1.5") I think she did it so his bridle not for cosmetics... |
My Beautiful, my beautiful,
That standeth meekly by,
With proudly arched and glossy neck,
With deep and fiery eye...
  
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jo H
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England
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Posted - 10 Jun 2009 : 11:01:47 PM
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Shaved Mane for me!
I have entered Brooks Farm TC classes also, so I will see you there! |
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Shaved Mane
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