FrostyMeadows
Well-Known Member
Hi! I am going to my first show, on very short notice (less than 1 week) and I could REALLY use some advice PLEASE. I read the AMHA book to learn about halter class and practiced today, I ran into a couple of issues. First, I was told to try to keep him beside and slightly in front of me, and to keep him between me and the judge, but during the pattern there are times where I will be between the judge and horse when we turn around a corner? am I supposed to change sides mid trot? I'm SOOO confused?
Also, My horse has decided that he is going to be a donkey and just STOP trotting next to me and pull back. Do any of you have ideas on how I could stop this behavior? I tried trotting with a lunge whip to encourage behind movement but he just "freaked out" and over reacted. ???
ANY advice for our first show would be great and OHHH so appreciated
OH Yea, I don't have show clothes, can I get away with a blouse, vest & slacks?
THANK YOU
Also, My horse has decided that he is going to be a donkey and just STOP trotting next to me and pull back. Do any of you have ideas on how I could stop this behavior? I tried trotting with a lunge whip to encourage behind movement but he just "freaked out" and over reacted. ???
ANY advice for our first show would be great and OHHH so appreciated
OH Yea, I don't have show clothes, can I get away with a blouse, vest & slacks?
THANK YOU