Olivia
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Post by Olivia on Dec 19, 2006 22:03:43 GMT 1
Definitely, my horse would mucyh rather be out. I just plait in the morning. Big rug, pile of hay, happy as Larry!
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natalia
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Post by natalia on Dec 20, 2006 11:33:39 GMT 1
No, I tried this before and it didn't work for me. Mainly because I like my horses fully clipped out, and smart all the time. The clip grew out to quickly (although only a blanket and meant I had to clip every three weeks or so although very well rugged) they had less energy and it took a good hour on top to get ready to go to a show.
Mainly I think the energy issue was the biggest for me! rather than an on the ball horse, I had something that needed prodding on! I now keep mine in at night all year round, can moniter their weight more closely, and they always have the energy needed.
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Jen
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Post by Jen on Jan 4, 2007 11:08:14 GMT 1
Ok, it's our first official outing this weekend, and I'm just getting a list sorted of what needs doing before we go and what I need to take with me...
I was thinking of washing my chaps tail (as that seems to be the muckiest part) the day before and then the morning of the outing, as it is really disgusting and probably needs to have a double wash. As for the other exposed bits, I thought I groom him the night before and tidy his mane, and then in the morning groom him again, and just wash his legs and tail, but don't want to put travel boot on if he has wet / muddy legs... so what do other people do? I was then going to plait him once at the show...
What does everyone think?
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Post by jennyb on Jan 4, 2007 11:15:28 GMT 1
Double wash of tail sounds like a good idea! Re legs, I just towel dry and put boots on, I can never get them properly dry in the winter, so if anyone has any tips....
You know your horse best, but I wouldn't even attempt to plait mine at a show. I like to leave him to have a look round and take in the atmosphere, and if he finds it exciting I don't want to be fiddling around with plaits whilst he's walking back and forth! Much easier to park mine at a haynet at home where he's calm.
Best of luck, let us know how you get on!
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Jen
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Post by Jen on Jan 4, 2007 11:27:05 GMT 1
Good tip re the plaiting jennyb - I have no idea how he will behave yet, so might plait at home if I have time, although for show jumping is it necessary to plait?
I know we are planning to get there early, and have to still do my other horse and collect the lorry first - looks like I'll be up at 4!!!
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Post by jennyb on Jan 4, 2007 13:13:04 GMT 1
People don't normally plait for unaffil sj, although you should make sure your horse's mane is reasonably clean and tidy (pull a bit if necessary - unless a native of course!)
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Jen
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Post by Jen on Jan 4, 2007 13:27:13 GMT 1
Excellent - I'm off the hook then! I do need to pull it as it's a bit long - which would then make it easier to keep clean! Then maybe once I go affiliated I'll have got into the swing of it, and have practiced my plaiting!
Although I still need to plait his tail as he has to have his stallion ribbon in it. I suppose I won't get away with just tying it round the top of his tail!?
Just need to find some rules now and we'll be all set!
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Post by jennyb on Jan 4, 2007 13:38:35 GMT 1
You would get away with it, as long as it would stay put and not slip! A lady near us ties a red ribbon in her horse's tail, she doesn't plait it in but seems to tie/plait it into a very small segment of tail hair, it looks really nice!
I never plaited when I went BSJA at BN level, neither did most people in the class. I think there is some area of research that says if you jump with plaits in, it interferes with the stretch of the crest? Might be total rubbish but that's what I've heard!
You've picked the right discipline as far as plaiting goes, lol!
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