Does anyone have any tips for how to show an arabian in halter class? My granddaughter,12, is showing my mare in halter class this weekend and wants some pointers. Thanks.
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Thats awesome congrats!
Take a whip with you in the ring. When they are set up, they want one leg back and the neck stretched out with the nose touching the end of the whip.
Trot the horse on a loose lead with enough room to show them off.
I hope those make sense, if not let me know and I can explain a little more.
i breed arabs and halter/handler them
ok keep at the horses shoulder
make sure your horse looks clean and elegant
horses need there ears forward
give a happy look, show your enjoying yourself
have fun
wash the horse to perfection
just give it your best!!
good luck
When it is her turn to go in front of the judge she needs to move that mare out and make her animated--tail up and reaching--needs to stop her just ahead of the judge and stand her up, neck reaching or arched and paying attention to your daughter. The mare should have all her face hairs, ears and feet trimmed, hoof paint on her feet that makes them shine, coat dressing for mane and tale. If she doesn't get a ribbon she will know she did it anyway. Showed Arab's for years. do not talk to the judge unless he/she asks a question. Your daughter needs to wear cowboy boots and dress like a little cow girl.
Arabian halter classes are sooo much fun!
Let her enjoy it, just have her get the horses head up and use a treat or a candy wrapper to get its nose forward.
She should hold crop and hold it up to get the horses ears forward.
When the judge asks her to trot with the horse, have her really get the horse moving and look at her horse, look at the judge till shes back in line. When she runs have her get the horses head up and she should be lifting her own legs sorta high to match the horses energetic stride.
The horse should stand square in the front and with its left back leg stretched back.
The pattern is usually. Walk in toward the right, trot once you get to a cone ect, trot into the line up, set your horse up, and wait for your turn to set up for the judge.
If the judge ever touches her horse she should pretend like something got messed up and brush off the spot that he touched. Just something that all Arabian showers do.
you may want to google some pictures of ppl showing Arabians just to get a picture of what I'm saying. I love training my lesson kids to show inhand. Its fun for them and me. Its easier to show in person, but good luck with it. I am sure she will have fun.
If you are showing english just use a bridle, reg. hunt seat attire and a helmet. Western use his western bridle and western attire.
And another good tip, have her go in 3rd if she can. Let her see the other kids do it first so she can get the idea, but not last then the horse may get impatient.
Just be energetic, happy, fun and show that horse off. that the idea of the class.
Happy showing!
Don't let her lean too much weight on her front end,make her stretch to show that beautiful long Arabian neck!. Even when you are waiting in line in the ring,keep an eye on the Judge,and continue to stand her up.The back feet can be parted,but both back hooves must be ON THE GROUND. And run fast,start before you get to the show gate. That way the Judge sees you at the trot,not standing. Make sure when the announcer says "whips down", your mare walks quietly next to you. And watch her ears,put a crinkly paper in the hand you will use to get her to stretch,or if allowed use a treat. Remember,you are in a Halter Class,not Fitting and Showing,so you want that Arabian personality to show! Good Luck and have fun!!
i show an arab at 4h shows and well not many ppl uphere like arabians, but have her do what she was taught and to have fun if its an all arab show thats great but if it isnt just have her do her best and smile! good luck with the pivot i always have a hard time with that!!:)
Spend some time practicing the night before. If possible, try to get in the show ring early early in the morning so the setting isn't all new to your granddaughter.
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