Halter showing question

HorseCrazy1981 · 06-10-2004, 07:45 AM

In our open shows, the horses are lined up side to side, not head to tail. I guess they are afraid to get kicked.

HorseCrazy1981 · 06-10-2004, 07:46 AM

No tricks, as far as I know. The horse should stand completely still, which is a feat in itself...

arabianlvr87 · 06-10-2004, 07:49 AM

okay, thanks!

belle4 · 06-10-2004, 08:13 AM

No, no tricks. In showmanship you line up side by side. In halter you line up head to tail.

belle4 · 06-10-2004, 08:15 AM

Just out of curiousity, what sort of "tricks" did you have in mind?

DesertBred · 06-10-2004, 08:16 AM

I found some pictures of last years Reserve Champion Halter Arabian mare. Is the show you are going to an Abrabian show? Anyway, for Arabs of course conformation is most important, but they also want to see showy vibrant action, typical of the Arabian. High straight tail carriage, head high, and a brilliant personality. I have seen some pics of your mare Felicity, and she has the showy brilliance I am talking about. As far as conformation, they like a flat topline from withers to tail. You can see this mare has this, in fact it is as close to perfect as they come! Nice head and neck placement, more vertical than horizontal on the body, horizontal hip structure, anyway you get the point! Even if this isnt an all Arab show, show your Arab like it is! They will probably have some sort of pattern for you to do at the trot I would guess. Be sure to ask before you go in the ring! Good luck and take some pics!

arabianlvr87 · 06-10-2004, 08:48 AM

Thank you very much for the pictures, Desertbred. The second one looks like little Miss Felicity.

With tricks, my trainer taught Felicity how to bow as a three year old in training, and someone said that if you perform a trick, you may place higher.

Super_Trooper · 06-10-2004, 08:49 AM

Does any "Canadian" people here know where the halter classes are in BC?

arabianlvr87 · 06-10-2004, 08:50 AM

Sorry Super_Trooper

Sandra-A1 · 06-10-2004, 09:07 AM

That last photo was on a horse leaving the ring AFTER the class was over.
You no longer see horses in the ring moving with their heads up in the air like that when entering the ring and while being judged.

Arabian halter classes are a LOT different than from what they used to be and I highly suggest anyone who is planning on showing at an Arabian show to READ and STUDY the rules and go to several shows to get a idea about how each class proceeds.!
The Rules are online and free so there is NO excuse for not knowing them as well as the class proceedure and what it is judged on!
Arabian Shows Rule Book

In brief :
At Arabian Shows:
Hoof can be no longer than 4 1/2 inches
Horses under 2 years of age MUST be shown barefoot.
Shoes can weight no more than 14 oz.
Nothing can be used that will change the natural color of the hoofs.

In Filly/Mare Breeding Classes...AKA halter..

Emphasis is placed in the following order of importance:
Type
Conformation
Suitability as a breeding animal
Quality
Movement
Substance
Manners
and Presence

Horses enter the ring at a relaxed walk ( a 4-beat flat footed gait)
Each horse shall clear the gait at a walk before striking the trot.
The horse will then continue at a trot to it's position in line or as directed by the Ringmaster.
Horse shall then be asked to walk counter clockwise and or clockwise at the discretion of the Judge/s in a relaxed manner on a loose lead with the handler at the side of the horse with WHIPS DOWN.
The leadline MUST maintain a discernible drape, i.e., the handler must NOT place their hand on the chain or close enough to in any way restrict natural head and neck motion. Also the Handler may NOT unnecessary impede forward motion of the horse while at the walk
All horses to walk on the rail in each direction and past each (and all) Judge/s
After the walk ends horses shall be presented to the Judge/s individually.
Horse should stand correctly bearing weightt on all 4 feet (not stretched) in a quiet and deliberate manner.
Following evalustion horse shall walk and trot away from the Judge/s and resume their place in line
The horse "on deck" and the next 2 horses shall be the ONLY horses allowed to prepare of those in line,
There can be NO contact of the whip to the horse..and any contact shall result in elimination!

06-10-2004, 08:13 AM	#14
belle4 Senior Moderator Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 9,080 Images: 433	No, no tricks. In showmanship you line up side by side. In halter you line up head to tail. __________________ "Never has an adult stood so tall as they were when they bent down to help a child....." (from my friend Sandra)

06-10-2004, 08:15 AM	#15
belle4 Senior Moderator Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 9,080 Images: 433	Just out of curiousity, what sort of "tricks" did you have in mind? __________________ "Never has an adult stood so tall as they were when they bent down to help a child....." (from my friend Sandra)

06-10-2004, 08:16 AM	#16
DesertBred Senior Member+ Join Date: May 2004 Location: Aledo, Texas Posts: 2,030 Images: 125	I found some pictures of last years Reserve Champion Halter Arabian mare. Is the show you are going to an Abrabian show? Anyway, for Arabs of course conformation is most important, but they also want to see showy vibrant action, typical of the Arabian. High straight tail carriage, head high, and a brilliant personality. I have seen some pics of your mare Felicity, and she has the showy brilliance I am talking about. As far as conformation, they like a flat topline from withers to tail. You can see this mare has this, in fact it is as close to perfect as they come! Nice head and neck placement, more vertical than horizontal on the body, horizontal hip structure, anyway you get the point! Even if this isnt an all Arab show, show your Arab like it is! They will probably have some sort of pattern for you to do at the trot I would guess. Be sure to ask before you go in the ring! Good luck and take some pics! Attached Thumbnails __________________ "The Air of Heaven is that which Blows Between a Horse's Ears" Gabriel MO - Hanoverian Comandeoro (Mr. C) - Egyptian Arabian

06-10-2004, 08:49 AM	#18
Super_Trooper Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: BC Canada Posts: 9,472 Images: 77	Does any "Canadian" people here know where the halter classes are in BC? __________________ True commitment begins when you reach the point of not knowing how you could possibly go on, and deciding to do it anyway! http://b1.lilypie.com/mCKWm7/.png

06-10-2004, 09:07 AM	#20
Sandra-A1 Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,414 Images: 225	That last photo was on a horse leaving the ring AFTER the class was over. You no longer see horses in the ring moving with their heads up in the air like that when entering the ring and while being judged. Arabian halter classes are a LOT different than from what they used to be and I highly suggest anyone who is planning on showing at an Arabian show to READ and STUDY the rules and go to several shows to get a idea about how each class proceeds.! The Rules are online and free so there is NO excuse for not knowing them as well as the class proceedure and what it is judged on! Arabian Shows Rule Book In brief : At Arabian Shows: Hoof can be no longer than 4 1/2 inches Horses under 2 years of age MUST be shown barefoot. Shoes can weight no more than 14 oz. Nothing can be used that will change the natural color of the hoofs. In Filly/Mare Breeding Classes...AKA halter.. Emphasis is placed in the following order of importance: Type Conformation Suitability as a breeding animal Quality Movement Substance Manners and Presence Horses enter the ring at a relaxed walk ( a 4-beat flat footed gait) Each horse shall clear the gait at a walk before striking the trot. The horse will then continue at a trot to it's position in line or as directed by the Ringmaster. Horse shall then be asked to walk counter clockwise and or clockwise at the discretion of the Judge/s in a relaxed manner on a loose lead with the handler at the side of the horse with WHIPS DOWN. The leadline MUST maintain a discernible drape, i.e., the handler must NOT place their hand on the chain or close enough to in any way restrict natural head and neck motion. Also the Handler may NOT unnecessary impede forward motion of the horse while at the walk All horses to walk on the rail in each direction and past each (and all) Judge/s After the walk ends horses shall be presented to the Judge/s individually. Horse should stand correctly bearing weightt on all 4 feet (not stretched) in a quiet and deliberate manner. Following evalustion horse shall walk and trot away from the Judge/s and resume their place in line The horse "on deck" and the next 2 horses shall be the ONLY horses allowed to prepare of those in line, There can be NO contact of the whip to the horse..and any contact shall result in elimination! __________________ "It is our choices Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities." ~Dumbledore

06-10-2004, 07:45 AM	#11
HorseCrazy1981 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Boydton, Virginia, USA Posts: 1,358 Images: 72	In our open shows, the horses are lined up side to side, not head to tail. I guess they are afraid to get kicked.

06-10-2004, 07:46 AM	#12
HorseCrazy1981 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Boydton, Virginia, USA Posts: 1,358 Images: 72	No tricks, as far as I know. The horse should stand completely still, which is a feat in itself...

06-10-2004, 07:49 AM	#13
arabianlvr87 Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 8,567 Images: 294 Blog Entries: 158	okay, thanks!

06-10-2004, 08:48 AM	#17
arabianlvr87 Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 8,567 Images: 294 Blog Entries: 158	Thank you very much for the pictures, Desertbred. The second one looks like little Miss Felicity. With tricks, my trainer taught Felicity how to bow as a three year old in training, and someone said that if you perform a trick, you may place higher.

06-10-2004, 08:50 AM	#19
arabianlvr87 Senior Member+ Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 8,567 Images: 294 Blog Entries: 158	Sorry Super_Trooper

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