Show names vs Reg'd names vs Barn names???

ridegrrl · 03-05-2004, 12:06 PM

I see lots of posts about people trying to think of show names... Are these registered or unregistered horses? I can see why you'd want to think of a show name for an unregistered horse, but if he/she is registered... wouldn't you use the reg'd name in competition? Just an interesting subject, I wondered if these were horses with reg'd names that owners don't like, or unregistered horses.

Lore asked something similar below, in "Please explain", and I know for a show that registry doesn't matter, you can use any name you want. I was just thinking that most people with reg'd horses normally use the reg'd name in any kind of competition intentionally, because it often reflects the horse's pedigree.

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Sandra-A1 · 03-05-2004, 12:42 PM

I agree ridegrrl.
If you show a registered horse at it's breed show you MUST show it under it's registered name so they are out of luck if they don't like the name. They can see if they can apply for a name change...some breeds will allow it if the horse has no offspring,won titles or points yet. Some registries do not.

As for the open all breed saddle club shows around here they can show the horse under any name they choose. Although most owners will use the name the horse is registered under.
I assume they are talking about the same type of shows where they are.

horseshowjunkie · 03-06-2004, 06:29 PM

I'm not sure about the other folks on this forum, but when I'm looking for a show name, I'm trying to find a name to register my babies under. For example, if I choose the "show name" The Midnight Blues, it also becomes that horse's registered name. From there, I choose a "barn name". Sometimes it's part of the registered name, sometimes not. One of my broodmares is registered, and was shown, under the name Miss Noblesque. I shortened her registered name to Nolie for a barn name. My two-year old filly is registered and shown under the name Justa Bit Wicked. Her barn name is Sabrina. Another of my two-year olds is registered and shown under the name of Nuthin Up My Sleeves. Her barn name is Willow. Believe it or not, choosing a registered name can end up being EXTREMELY important. In a large crowd of horses, which ones do you remember best? The ones that have names that come across a Public Address system as being memorable, funny, cute, etc. Judges, prospective breeders, prospective buyers and prospective students are all going to be remembering you and your horses, too. That can mean the difference between a little money and a LOT of money. So when someone asks, "What's in a name?", you can tell them -- EVERYTHING!

SpiritSaddle · 05-25-2005, 04:38 PM

Accually, usually you have some say in the name you want for registered horses. You usually have to include the moms and dad's a i believe, or atleast one of them. You usually will be able to choose a name or two, and if they're already taken or something, the registration people will choose one for you.

jeda_horse · 05-25-2005, 06:06 PM

When I look for a show name... Im looking for a nice name to call them at shows as my guys arent registered... If they were I would use the registered name. I just like to make my horses show names so that in the ring the annonucer doenst say like... "so and so riding Rusty, or Bobby or Tommy" or something like that. It just makes you feel a little bit more special to have a nice name like "Idol Girl" (Jeda's show name

) to use...

jeda_horse · 05-25-2005, 06:09 PM

Ok, woops this is a REALLY old thread!!!!

mistyrocks · 03-17-2006, 09:03 PM

ok i need ur help on finding a good show name 4 my bay/app.misty..she has 1 blue and 1 brown eye.so if u have any sugestions(spelling?)please let me know

Chester · 03-18-2006, 01:30 AM

VERY OLD THREAD over 12 months

mistyrocks · 03-20-2006, 04:38 PM

barrel Racers Rock!

Jumpergem · 08-01-2008, 07:12 PM

4 Years 5 months old!!!!
But she still has a good point!

03-05-2004, 12:06 PM	#1
ridegrrl Senior Member+ Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: B.C. Canada Posts: 594 Images: 46	Show names vs Reg'd names vs Barn names??? I see lots of posts about people trying to think of show names... Are these registered or unregistered horses? I can see why you'd want to think of a show name for an unregistered horse, but if he/she is registered... wouldn't you use the reg'd name in competition? Just an interesting subject, I wondered if these were horses with reg'd names that owners don't like, or unregistered horses. Lore asked something similar below, in "Please explain", and I know for a show that registry doesn't matter, you can use any name you want. I was just thinking that most people with reg'd horses normally use the reg'd name in any kind of competition intentionally, because it often reflects the horse's pedigree. <small>[ March 05, 2004, 01:13 PM: Message edited by: ridegrrl ]</small> __________________ RIDE hard or go home

03-05-2004, 12:42 PM	#2
Sandra-A1 Senior Member+ Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Alabama Posts: 8,419 Images: 225	I agree ridegrrl. If you show a registered horse at it's breed show you MUST show it under it's registered name so they are out of luck if they don't like the name. They can see if they can apply for a name change...some breeds will allow it if the horse has no offspring,won titles or points yet. Some registries do not. As for the open all breed saddle club shows around here they can show the horse under any name they choose. Although most owners will use the name the horse is registered under. I assume they are talking about the same type of shows where they are. __________________ "It is our choices Harry, that show what we truly are, far more than our abilities." ~Dumbledore

05-25-2005, 04:38 PM	#4
SpiritSaddle Senior Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Oregon Posts: 1,175 Images: 102	Accually, usually you have some say in the name you want for registered horses. You usually have to include the moms and dad's a i believe, or atleast one of them. You usually will be able to choose a name or two, and if they're already taken or something, the registration people will choose one for you. __________________ ~Angelika

05-25-2005, 06:06 PM	#5
jeda_horse Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: QLD, Australia Posts: 5,448 Images: 393 Blog Entries: 28	When I look for a show name... Im looking for a nice name to call them at shows as my guys arent registered... If they were I would use the registered name. I just like to make my horses show names so that in the ring the annonucer doenst say like... "so and so riding Rusty, or Bobby or Tommy" or something like that. It just makes you feel a little bit more special to have a nice name like "Idol Girl" (Jeda's show name ) to use... __________________ ~ T H O R O U G H B R E D S ~ County Renegade Fyrefly Throw your heart over the fence and you horse will go after it... R.I.P Rusty

05-25-2005, 06:09 PM	#6
jeda_horse Senior Member+ Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: QLD, Australia Posts: 5,448 Images: 393 Blog Entries: 28	Ok, woops this is a REALLY old thread!!!! __________________ ~ T H O R O U G H B R E D S ~ County Renegade Fyrefly Throw your heart over the fence and you horse will go after it... R.I.P Rusty

03-06-2004, 06:29 PM	#3
horseshowjunkie Full Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: pennsylvania Posts: 35	I'm not sure about the other folks on this forum, but when I'm looking for a show name, I'm trying to find a name to register my babies under. For example, if I choose the "show name" The Midnight Blues, it also becomes that horse's registered name. From there, I choose a "barn name". Sometimes it's part of the registered name, sometimes not. One of my broodmares is registered, and was shown, under the name Miss Noblesque. I shortened her registered name to Nolie for a barn name. My two-year old filly is registered and shown under the name Justa Bit Wicked. Her barn name is Sabrina. Another of my two-year olds is registered and shown under the name of Nuthin Up My Sleeves. Her barn name is Willow. Believe it or not, choosing a registered name can end up being EXTREMELY important. In a large crowd of horses, which ones do you remember best? The ones that have names that come across a Public Address system as being memorable, funny, cute, etc. Judges, prospective breeders, prospective buyers and prospective students are all going to be remembering you and your horses, too. That can mean the difference between a little money and a LOT of money. So when someone asks, "What's in a name?", you can tell them -- EVERYTHING!

03-17-2006, 09:03 PM	#7
mistyrocks Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5	ok i need ur help on finding a good show name 4 my bay/app.misty..she has 1 blue and 1 brown eye.so if u have any sugestions(spelling?)please let me know

03-18-2006, 01:30 AM	#8
Chester Senior Member+ Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: inland of the coral sea Posts: 9,567 Images: 760	*VERY OLD THREAD* over 12 months __________________ Aussie Aussie Aussie OI OI OI "We're all members of the outback club, we don't back down and we don't give up" Lee Kernaghan "Good friends are worth more than money any day" Adam Brand Is it full moon time again? Did the cereal truck overturn and fruitloops got spilt?

03-20-2006, 04:38 PM	#9
mistyrocks Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 5	barrel Racers Rock!

08-01-2008, 07:12 PM	#10
Jumpergem Full Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: NorCal Posts: 66 Images: 2	*4 Years 5 months old!!!!* But she still has a good point! __________________ I am looking for a driving harness Last edited by Jumpergem; 08-01-2008 at 07:12 PM. Reason: acadental extra text

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