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    How about a Classic Division in AMHA

    Thats because the ASPC is a blood registry (all offspring of registered parents are Shetlands regardless of height/type/etc)... AMHA/AMHR are height registries.
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    Need Bitting Rig

    I've always gotten mine from LaSalle. They're a bit pricey, but superbly made and I can almost guarantee that you will still be using it in 15 years if you take care of it. Also, they are usually will to custom make almost anything if you have an issue with size which can be a godsend for...
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    HOW BIG A PERCENTAGE OF COLTS ARE BETTER THAN THERE SIRES?

    This is also done with Arabians... there is argument that often the tail female line will be a better indicator of what you are going to produce than the stallion the mare is bred to. That said- the probability that a stallion will produce better them himself increases as the quality of the...
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    A man asked me if a miniature horse can be gaited

    I'm not sure about ADS or just pleasure dirving, but a horse who paces- or uses any gait other than whats actually called for in the show ring (walk, trot, extended trot) should be penalized according to the rules. Technically its no different than cantering in the traces.. its breaking gait.
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    AMHR Western Country Pleasure

    Exactly. Ive never been sure why some people think a CP class consists of letting your reins hang while the horse cruises around completely strung out with his nose stuck out like a weathervein. No bend at the poll at all, no collection, no balance, nothing. Of course its often these same...
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    NSPR - Show Questions???

    For riding tack by far the best place Ive found is Pony Only They have tons of stuff specially made for the smaller ones... I had it recommended to my by people that show the teeny tiny welsh hunters, and have always have good luck there. Fantastic quality stuff, and very nice to deal with.
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    When advertising, how much do bloodlines mean to you?

    With minis pedgree carries very little weight in my decisions. There are some breeds (and some lines within them) that tend to breed true to type but I have found this is seldom the case with mini's. Even then, if the horse whose bloodlines impressed you is anywhere beyond sire or dam the...
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    Should a Show horse be a Pet or not a pet?

    I think the one trainer was confusing "wide eyed and tense" with the head's up "look at me" show-off attitude that seems to be a hallmark or a great show horse. What you want is a well behaved horse that loves to "turn it on" when he hits the ring.. not one thats fearful and tense.
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    Conformation Question...

    I think a "low tail set" is mostly described as being undesirable because it is often seen in conjunction with sharply sloped rear ends and too steep of an angle at the hip joint to move properly as well as being visually less appealing. Personally I love a really flat croup area. The hip on...
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    I am Shocked,

    I dont see where the underhanded part comes from. If in the course of doing my job (or volunteer work or whatever) I have ideas on how things could be done better, or ideas on ways to solve problems.. but for one reason or another they arent interested in pursuing them, how is it wrong to then...
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    LONDON BOXER PUPPIES

    What adorable puppies. I just got my first boxer baby about 3 months ago and am totally hooked. Amazing personalities on these guys.
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    2006 High Point Amateur Award

    Thats wonderful !! What a great way to start your first year with the Shetlands :aktion033: :aktion033:
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    Bursting at the Seams!!! Can't take it anymore!!

    Congratulations !! Shes a beautiful mare and I can certainly see why you did so well. :aktion033: :aktion033:
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    New Reg?

    Maybe a move to bring mini measurement process more in line with the USEF process would be an option. For their measurements: 1) Measurements must be performed by a steward with the official competition veterinarian in attendance, both of whom shall sign the measurement form. Written reports...
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    New Reg?

    What you just described is pretty much the procedure for USAE (USEF?) stewards. Unfortunately, I doubt many people within either reqistry (AMHA / AMHR) would have much interest in becoming part of it. (The Shetlands already are, but most if not all Shetland shows are run accouring to ASPC...
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