Jacki Loomis
Well-Known Member
What is obvious to me from this and other discussions is that some among us are displeased with the current evolution in type of the Miniature Horse and some have suggested a new division "Foundation" as a part of the remedy. We have an example of this in the Shetlands that we can look to and evaluate. We should ask ourselves if the addition of Foundation Shetland classes has increased member's satisfaction with the show experience and if it has translated to increased entries and/or increased value of these ponies?
I don't know the answer to this and I don't show Shetlands so I have no opinion but I would be interested to hear from those who have participated in this class or have experience from the show management side.
We also show pigeons and poultry, the Standard of Perfection for these breeds is very important with most exhibitors being able to recite them word for word and rattle off each point deduction. We have a saying in this type of breeding and showing..."Beyond the Standard" or "Better than the Standard". I know that sounds like a contradiction if we are trying to perfectly match the standard but it does illustrate that evolution is present in all animal showing. Some see this evolution as a good thing and some don't. In pigeon breeding "Beyond the Standard" is most often used as a compliment.
Jacki Loomis
[email protected]
I don't know the answer to this and I don't show Shetlands so I have no opinion but I would be interested to hear from those who have participated in this class or have experience from the show management side.
We also show pigeons and poultry, the Standard of Perfection for these breeds is very important with most exhibitors being able to recite them word for word and rattle off each point deduction. We have a saying in this type of breeding and showing..."Beyond the Standard" or "Better than the Standard". I know that sounds like a contradiction if we are trying to perfectly match the standard but it does illustrate that evolution is present in all animal showing. Some see this evolution as a good thing and some don't. In pigeon breeding "Beyond the Standard" is most often used as a compliment.
Jacki Loomis
[email protected]