Show Turnout -
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If you're in any doubt about the amount of work involved in successfully turning out your horse for a show, find out the importance of Advance Preparation and beat the competition!
We bring you the secret tricks and tips used by the professionals - lots of clever little ideas to help you maximise your presentation and catch the Judge's eye, including:-
- The best turnout starts with a good bath!
- Plaiting tips to keep your fingers from getting in a muddle!
- Horse Trimming - what's acceptable in the show ring?
- When and how is it best to clip your horse out and can you do it yourself?
- Equine Hoof Care - why working from the bottom up will get winning results
- Make sure your outfit compliments your horse and your tack is spotless
Be Prepared For The Unexpected!
Even with the best planning sometimes you need an Emergency Repair Kit - Always, always take a spare supply of your essential grooming equipment to the show. This should include antiseptic wound cream in case the horse injures himself, hairspray, spare plaiting thread, clean spare bandages in case the horse soils them, hoof oil, a couple of clean cloths to do final polishing or buffing, wet wipes, talcum powder and scissors.
It is amazing how many exhibitors forget to bring these with them and resort to begging or borrowing everyone else's kit on the day itself. Be prepared for everything and you won't go far wrong.
From The Judge's Point of View...
What does the Judge want from you and your horse's show turnout? That's the million dollar question if ever there was one!But no need to panic, we have the answers you need. Click on this link to get inside a Judge's mind and
understand the 3 key factors that help them to decide the winner - who knows it could be you!
Finally, after all your advance preparations are complete, one last thing...
Don't forget the Show Schedule and remember to enjoy yourself...!
Good luck!
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