mydaddysjag
Well-Known Member
I know a lot of miniature owners have downsized from full sized horses like myself. Often times there are things that I miss from "the other side", and I was wondering what you miss, and what you don't miss.
I miss:
When a three year old was still considered young and green, just starting its show career.
When a gelding was considered a valuable horse by nearly everyone involved with showing.
Not having to body clip and do facials once a week for shows.
Being able to ride.
Having a rated show within 1-2 hours of home nearly every weekend in the summer.
Not having to justify what I do with my horses.
I don't miss:
Having to spend $600ish for a decent showmanship outfit. That's not including boots and a hat, or chaps for riding classes.
The feed bill
The "in" look changing every season. Dark oil halters, light oil tack, from black hats to white hats, clothing style. Just as soon as you save money and buy your new show wardrobe it was outdated looking lol.
Snobby show people. From what I have come across so far, the mini show crew are MUCH friendlier and helpful.
Cleaning fully tooled saddles before every show. Looks like I'll be cleaning and polishing harnesses this year though
Horse shoes. My bigges never did do well barefoot.
It was always a bigger headache to deal with a QH yearling who didnt lead well than a mini yearling having a "fit".
Im sure theres a ton more, but thats what comes to mind now.
I miss:
When a three year old was still considered young and green, just starting its show career.
When a gelding was considered a valuable horse by nearly everyone involved with showing.
Not having to body clip and do facials once a week for shows.
Being able to ride.
Having a rated show within 1-2 hours of home nearly every weekend in the summer.
Not having to justify what I do with my horses.
I don't miss:
Having to spend $600ish for a decent showmanship outfit. That's not including boots and a hat, or chaps for riding classes.
The feed bill
The "in" look changing every season. Dark oil halters, light oil tack, from black hats to white hats, clothing style. Just as soon as you save money and buy your new show wardrobe it was outdated looking lol.
Snobby show people. From what I have come across so far, the mini show crew are MUCH friendlier and helpful.
Cleaning fully tooled saddles before every show. Looks like I'll be cleaning and polishing harnesses this year though
Horse shoes. My bigges never did do well barefoot.
It was always a bigger headache to deal with a QH yearling who didnt lead well than a mini yearling having a "fit".
Im sure theres a ton more, but thats what comes to mind now.