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Oct 29 08 6:40 AM
Timid Wild One wrote: justbloo wrote: Sounds like the 'hunter' world is as into 'the look' as the WP show ring CAN be. Nicest saddle, blingy bridle, $500 Hobby Horse shirt, $300-$400 custom chaps... Oh lets place this one first cuz shes got SOOOO much silver on her saddle... Ehhhh you're misrepresenting. I can guarantee you that "the look" does not guarantee you a first place. I've seen plenty of people take horses in with a working saddle and modest attire and still win, because the horse is such a standout. The fancy attire just accentuates. PS Hobby Horse shirts are never that expensive - the custom stuff, however...
justbloo wrote: Sounds like the 'hunter' world is as into 'the look' as the WP show ring CAN be. Nicest saddle, blingy bridle, $500 Hobby Horse shirt, $300-$400 custom chaps... Oh lets place this one first cuz shes got SOOOO much silver on her saddle...
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Oct 29 08 6:45 AM
justbloo wrote: I have a 'boy' rider. Twas hard to 'compete' with the blingy-girlies So he hadda dazzle the judge with charm LOL
Oct 29 08 6:49 AM
Oct 29 08 6:51 AM
GasMenagerie wrote: justbloo wrote: I have a 'boy' rider. Twas hard to 'compete' with the blingy-girlies So he hadda dazzle the judge with charm LOL *sigh* a horse boy *jealous*
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Oct 29 08 6:52 AM
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Oct 29 08 6:54 AM
We always kinda made fun of the hunters. The strict code was also hard for us to follow, especially since it's based on an opinion and not a time clock or penalty faults. I heard appaloosas and loudly colored horses were harder to compete in those shows and the bays and blacks were more likely to win. I've never compete in hunters myself, I'm more of a jumper, XC person and I really can't find the purpose in this years newest riding style.
The color of someone's horse...and the mane thats under such controversy...seems a little unfair to me. You can't change a fjords mane. You can't braid an appy's mane if it's a mohawk. But they should still have a fair enough chance as everyone else, especially if they look clean and they're represented nicely. I know some areas still put those breeds into the ground during a hunter show, but I think the better part of the nation is getting a little bit more reasonable with it.
I don't mind a roached mane. I think they look clean and neat.
Timid Wild One wrote: justbloo wrote: I have a 'boy' rider. Twas hard to 'compete' with the blingy-girlies So he hadda dazzle the judge with charm LOL Hey, whatever it takes A smile and politeness go a long way... I'm kinda jealous of the guys, actually. They can get away with the solid colors and get to use a more flashy saddle blanket. I'd almost rather do that than wear the sparkly tops and have to go for a blah solid saddle blanket.
Oct 29 08 6:58 AM
Oct 29 08 7:07 AM
Timid Wild One wrote: Yeah, it's easy to get lost when you're wearing a lot of dark colors...especially black chaps and a black pad. It's like the bottom half of you disappears! I don't know how orange would've looked on the black horse so good call on that. Red would be pretty snappy, though
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Oct 29 08 7:25 AM
and now, *ignore how fat and out of shape she is now*.
Oct 29 08 7:32 AM
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Oct 29 08 7:43 AM
spoonyspork wrote:Yeah I'm a damn commie. What of it?
Oct 29 08 7:44 AM
thoroughwalkizan wrote: Try for something a little more like this. *Drools over pretty white tail braid* (I have an ocd problem)
Oct 29 08 7:51 AM
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