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Hi,
I was hoping to show my mare, Bridget, in a show coming up next month. However, I don't want to full body clip her, as that's the time of year when it actually does get really cold here in Florida. I will "hopefully" be showing her myself, and being that this will be my very first time ever, (if I don't chicken out), in a show ring myself, I don't want to get myself all worked up in presenting her like how I know professionals can, and know that showing in full coat will likely hinder her placement chances...but I mainly just want to take her in a class or two, just to see if I even "can".
So no need in putting her through getting her in topnotch show coat with a full body clip and all. Still though, I do hope to make at least a presentable show presentation of her...just with full coat. That said, has any one else ever shown in full coat before? If so, what sort of grooming tips can you offer?
I will still do her up with a muzzle shave and jawline trimmed of any scraggly winter bearded woolies, and bridle path and all. Is there anything else beyond that, that I should do though? Oh, her feet will be trimmed, should I do anything with the fetlocks or around the coronet bands, or just leave them be? I will also put some clear hoof polish on her too.
I'd be grateful for any other tips you might can share, for showing in full coat.
Thanks so much for any help,
Tanya
I was hoping to show my mare, Bridget, in a show coming up next month. However, I don't want to full body clip her, as that's the time of year when it actually does get really cold here in Florida. I will "hopefully" be showing her myself, and being that this will be my very first time ever, (if I don't chicken out), in a show ring myself, I don't want to get myself all worked up in presenting her like how I know professionals can, and know that showing in full coat will likely hinder her placement chances...but I mainly just want to take her in a class or two, just to see if I even "can".
I will still do her up with a muzzle shave and jawline trimmed of any scraggly winter bearded woolies, and bridle path and all. Is there anything else beyond that, that I should do though? Oh, her feet will be trimmed, should I do anything with the fetlocks or around the coronet bands, or just leave them be? I will also put some clear hoof polish on her too.
I'd be grateful for any other tips you might can share, for showing in full coat.
Thanks so much for any help,
Tanya
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