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Post by brigadier on Jun 25, 2011 9:55:24 GMT
Im sort of going to answer my own question here as Ive asked a few people already, but Ive decided the little boy can do some lead rein classes on Frankie once he gets going with his riding.
Now I detest showing with a passion but as he has just declined to continue with gymnastics I would like him to do something rather than just get absorbed in Disney Junior and the WII!
So, the consensus of opinion on this is split but the two people whom I respect the most have said that Frankie should be shown natural, which will take some time as his mane and tail were 'banged' for the sales.
Ive seen planty of little welshies trimmed and plaited up and I actually prefer this but what do others think. I think the Sec B's look fantastic all plaited and trimmed but not sure about the A's
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Post by fimacg on Jun 25, 2011 11:51:22 GMT
I have been looking at this for Brave recently as he is entering a working pony class and a welsh in hand class
What I have decided is that his mane and tail are trimmed and tidied but mane left at about 6" long. one single plait behind the ear which acts as a bridle path.
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Post by haffyfan on Jun 25, 2011 12:35:23 GMT
I don't think it matters a stitch if your doing local level and if your doing county will obviously depend on the class - if it's a M&M LR then obviously natural but a BSPS class I *think* plaited would be more correct turnout- not sure if natives can be left unplaited in these are not can't recall ever seeing one 'au natural'.
An old yard I was on owners daughter had a sec A. They compete a mixture of local stuff and some agricultural/county in the surrounding areas, Bakewell being about the biggest they do/did.
They kept the mane thin and about 6/7 inches long and a full tail...they showed natural in M and M classes and it was thin/short enough to do lots of thin plaits to compete in non M&M classes and always looked very smart turned out plaited.
This was quite a while ago now but they did exactly the same later with her little sec c and more recently with a connemara who does M&M and also BSPS working hunters.
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Post by brigadier on Jun 25, 2011 18:26:38 GMT
oh no thats really thrown the cat amongst the pigeons. His first shows will be local but will want to do something decent so may as well start as I mean to go on.
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Post by fleabitten on Jun 25, 2011 19:21:54 GMT
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Post by brigadier on Jun 26, 2011 13:38:49 GMT
Flea, thats brilliant and very clear, hope his tail grows out soon and no nasty plaiting to do except his bridle path. thanks everyone!
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Post by scattymare on Jun 27, 2011 11:22:11 GMT
Sorry in late here. Yup the beauty of a Welsh - no plaiting! i just tidied Eddies mane so it was level and removed all the 'pubes' that sprout around her hind legs and chest.
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Post by ceej on Jul 1, 2011 22:28:22 GMT
yep - au naturel...
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