Pony Show Help

cherokee13 · 06-18-2008, 07:39 PM

Hey everyone!
I'm looking for some advice. I have been showing my pony in cart classes and I'm wondering how I can improve. He is a Welsh/ Shetland (I think) and not Drafty so I've clipped his fetlocks the last 2 years. Now I wonder if I should leave them long this year. Also some people wear dresses in the Draft classes. I show with a 2 wheel pleasure cart so I didn't think I had to be dressy. Should his mane and tail be natural or braided?
Everyone else in my class drives a Mini so should I go by what they do?
Can you tell I'm clueless?

Showjumping Hol · 06-21-2008, 10:49 AM

For starters trim his feathers, in a cart show you need the whole picture to look great. Also, remember they dont just judge the horse, make sure your cart is in top condition aswell.

shyxpony · 06-21-2008, 12:34 PM

I don't know a whole lot about driving stuff, but I would do what the other people in your class are doing.

AllAroundRdr · 06-21-2008, 01:16 PM

Yes I would braid - at least the mane. I'd clip legs along with face and ears. I would show in at least dress pants and a nice shirt if not a long skirt and a blouse. Presentation is a HUGE part of showing. Not to mention it shows the utmost respect for the judge as well as yourself and horse/pony.

06-18-2008, 07:39 PM	#1
cherokee13 Junior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Southeastern Ohio Posts: 5	Pony Show Help Hey everyone! I'm looking for some advice. I have been showing my pony in cart classes and I'm wondering how I can improve. He is a Welsh/ Shetland (I think) and not Drafty so I've clipped his fetlocks the last 2 years. Now I wonder if I should leave them long this year. Also some people wear dresses in the Draft classes. I show with a 2 wheel pleasure cart so I didn't think I had to be dressy. Should his mane and tail be natural or braided? Everyone else in my class drives a Mini so should I go by what they do? Can you tell I'm clueless?

06-21-2008, 10:49 AM	#2
Showjumping Hol Full Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: England Posts: 156 Images: 3	For starters trim his feathers, in a cart show you need the whole picture to look great. Also, remember they dont just judge the horse, make sure your cart is in top condition aswell. __________________ *It's like I waited my whOle life* *For this One night.*

06-21-2008, 01:16 PM	#4
AllAroundRdr Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Southern CA - The Land of Fires & Shakey Ground Posts: 3,150 Images: 9	Yes I would braid - at least the mane. I'd clip legs along with face and ears. I would show in at least dress pants and a nice shirt if not a long skirt and a blouse. Presentation is a HUGE part of showing. Not to mention it shows the utmost respect for the judge as well as yourself and horse/pony. __________________ People say riding isn't a sport...Well you see, the 'ball' I play with has a mind of its own. I've been Goosed..and I LIKED it!

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06-21-2008, 12:34 PM	#3
shyxpony Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 1,528 Images: 1	I don't know a whole lot about driving stuff, but I would do what the other people in your class are doing.