[Carab]

Hey, I was just wondering if show judges mark you down for having a horse with a winter coat. My horse has arab in him, so he doesn't get real fluffy but he will get a bit of a winter coat.

[arabkid]

I have no idea, I have never tried it....I would imagin that they shouldn't, but it doesn't mean then won't.

[Carab]

o ok, well thanx anyway

[arabkid]

are you showing at an actual arab show or a open show?

[Carab]

just the local show. in a halter class and maybe a riding class

[arabkid]

I would clip the horse, but that's just me!...unless you have no where to keep her warm, then don't clip him Good luck at the show!

[Carab]

yeah, i'll think about clipping him if he gets a full winter coat. but if its not to bad i'll try my luck in the ring. thanx for ur advice

[doyalikethemoon]

If it's not a breed show the judges should understand if your horse is still a little fuzzy for the first shows of the year. Around here we have "fuzzy horse shows" and "hairy horse shows" with an actual "hairiest horse" class. They're just tiny season-starters, but they're fun. Anywho, the judges SHOULD understand. Make sure everything else is spick & span though.

[mtroika]

I think it should be fine judges understand that horses get fuzzy coats in the winter and not much can be done unless you have a heated barn. I think you should be OK unless you are going in a really big Class A show.

WOW Doyalikethemoon!!! Nice avatar LOL!!!!!

[tuckni]

Doyalikethemoon why do ya have a tummy for your pic? LOL
I wish I had a tum like that LOL.

Carab Most judges in Montana would not dock you at an open show this time of year for a fuzzy horse. But thats in MT. Good luck!!!