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Post by lt0510 on Jul 1, 2008 19:50:20 GMT -12
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Post by silverlady on Jul 1, 2008 21:18:48 GMT -12
I think she looks a very young 3yr old,perhaps she needs more time to mature a bit.
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Post by lt0510 on Jul 2, 2008 1:39:48 GMT -12
Really? To be fair the photos were taken a little while ago but thanks for the advice as I don't want to do anything that might be harmful to her. I was thinking of showing her in-hand so that she gets used to the show environment without the stress of a rider, do think that this would be better for her? The first show that I was aiming for is a local one which is at the beginning of September - giving me and her 14 months. Sorry for all the questions!!! What would she be classed as though, would she be classed as a hack?
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Post by silverlady on Jul 2, 2008 5:18:04 GMT -12
It will be fine showing her in hand, you are'nt able to do ridden classes until she is 4. By all means get her used to the showing environment it will do her the world of good. If she is used to other horses she should be fine. If not go to the show early and let her look around at all thats going on.Hope that helps a little.
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Post by Spider on Jul 2, 2008 9:12:34 GMT -12
just go and do some inhamd classes.. youngstock / condition sort of classes. i think she needs to mature abit before you make your mind up, as to what class. Try some sports horse classes.. Don't give up, before you have started.. try & try again and ask others, that are placed higher than you, what their thought are.
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Post by lt0510 on Jul 2, 2008 10:13:53 GMT -12
Thanks for the advice! I have never really shown before - I went to a show with my shetland last Sunday and that was only the second one that I've been to and I don't have anyone that shows to ask about her, which is why I was asking. She's away being backed now and I know she needs to be allowed to mature etc, I generally just wanted opinions as to what you thought which class would be good for her in the future for her type, but like you said maybe it's best to see what she ends up like.
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Post by pelly on Jul 3, 2008 6:46:53 GMT -12
Id say more a RH type then Hack.
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Post by lt0510 on Jul 5, 2008 8:00:13 GMT -12
I thought i'd put a more recent pic of Pearl up for you... I've decided to work her until the clocks change in October then give her the winter off with occasional work and bring her back properly in spring - does this sound like the right thing to do?   |
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Post by alijane on Jul 6, 2008 2:18:49 GMT -12
I agree with the previous posts, I think you should take her out a bit in hand as it will help her get used to all the new sights and sounds without the added pressure of riding her.
I used to have a quarter horse, and I also rode her sire, a wonderful stallion called Zero Nevada, who was the fastest horse I have ever sat on, he was awesome. How is Pearl bred?
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Post by lt0510 on Jul 6, 2008 4:15:08 GMT -12
She is by an imported stallion WW Moonlight Venture (Westernway Stud) and out of Laura Lizzie who was by Tumbleweed Tophand and out of Miss Triple Star. I don't really know anything about bloodlines to be honest. My mum bought her for me from a friend of hers (who also happened to be my old riding instructor) without me knowing as a weanling so I'm really pleased by the way she's turned out. I have her dam on loan at the moment while she's away getting back and she is lovely - a very genuine little horse. I have decided with a help from you all that I am just going to be a couple of in-hand classes next year to get her out and about and aim for ridden shows in her 5th year - it will give us something both to aim at in the next couple of years and allowing her to mature and come into her own. Thanks for all the advice! I'll post a pic of her dam....  |
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Post by pelly on Jul 6, 2008 5:04:22 GMT -12
She nice. I had a Quarter Pony. " A dozey little critter that unwinds like lightening." Or "0-40 in 2 strides."
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Post by alijane on Jul 7, 2008 8:18:16 GMT -12
Yep, totally identify with that Pelly, Nevada was very laid back, but if you dropped a white flag near him (we raced him a bit) he was OFF!!! It was enough to give you whip lash........
LT, I would take her out a couple of times this year. You obviously have had her a while so she has a good relationship with you and she if she is happy to travel then I would take her. You will do her no harm, and she gets to see some new things with you on the ground for support for her. Find a local riding club, and take her along. Dont worry too much about the class for right now, most have a best condition for example, anything like that would give you both some experience, and even give you pointers about which classes to move on into once you both have some outings under your belt.
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Post by myhorselizzie on Jul 23, 2008 21:34:42 GMT -12
Totally unhelpful unrelated but she is beautiful!
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