Could someone tell me what would be involved with the In Hand version of these. Could you also advise on the turnout for a Versatility Class for a part bred Palomino (with a very long mane) who hates being washed and constantly raises her tail when her rather ham fisted amateur owner attempts to plait it!!!
Hi Chris I dont know anything about that class so cant help on that one. However, I have never plaited any of my palomino PBA's - even the old girl who is now grey. It doesnt seem to have stopped them winning anything. The old girl won the veteran class at the Midland Arabian Festival against purebreds, and plaited partbreds much to our shock.
If you intend doing any palomino showing their manes and tails are too precious to risk losing any in the plaiting process IMO - and I think they look tons better "au natural".
Good luck with the show and let us know how you get on. Debs
Thanks for your comments Saddlebred. I also think Palominos look much better unplaited, particularly when I do the plaiting!!!
I am not sure whether I am going to take Madam to this show but if I find out what is involved with this In Hand Versatility Class I will report back.
There were instructions for the Ridden Versatility Class which included jumping a small course of low fences, climbing up and down a bank, opening a gate and standing in a marked square. Entrants were also to do an individual show. All the above could be done In Hand but would they be expecting people to jump the fences alongside their horses? Seems to be a bit too energetic to me! There's also the worrying scenario lurking in the back of my mind - what if the owner refuses or runs out
Joking apart I am quite keen on this type of class because it is a very good opportunity to show everyone that Arabs & their crosses are extremely versatile as well as being beautiful.
Arab/Part bred Versatility Class
Posted - 03 Jun 2010 : 5:20:18 PM
