Comments on: Five Simple Show Tips

By: Gottaluvhorses

Gottaluvhorses — Mon, 07 Apr 2014 14:39:28 +0000

This helps! Thanks!!!!!

By: CINDY HALE

CINDY HALE — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 22:39:07 +0000

THANKS FOR YOUR INPUT!
AS A JUDGE I DEFINITELY EXPECT A RIDER IN A HORSEMANSHIP OR MEDAL CLASS TO LOOK SERIOUS AND “WORKMANLIKE.” BUT NOT FEARFUL OR LIKE THEY’RE ABOUT TO THROW-UP DUE TO NERVES, LOL!
CAROLINE… AND OTHER HUNTER, HUNTER UNDER SADDLE AND PLEASURE RIDERS… MAINTAINING A PLEASANT EXPRESSION OR DEMEANOR DURING THESE CLASSES CAN BE A PLUS IN THE SHOW RING. IT JUST CONVEYS THAT YOU’RE CONFIDENT IN YOUR HORSE AND THAT YOU ARE INDEED HAVING FUN.
BUT TRUTHFULLY, I ADMIT THAT I HAVE PERSONALLY BEEN ABOARD THOSE GREENIES OR EXTRA FRISKY HORSES IN THE SHOW RING. AND THE LAST THING ON MY MIND WAS REMEMBERING TO LOOK “HAPPY” OR LIKE I WAS ENJOYING MYSELF. I WAS SIMPLY TRYING TO STAY ON AND HOPING MY HORSE WASN’T GOING TO START BUCKING IN THE CORNER!

By: Sierra's Owner & Rider

Sierra's Owner & Rider — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 18:15:11 +0000

Wow! Great! One time I went into the ring and I hadn’t realized my horse had green slobber ALL over her face until AFTER the class- LOL! I also have a hard time smiling during classes because I’m so focused so my smile usually ends up being a plastered on grin as I try to remeber to smile! hahaha great Blog.

By: kygal

kygal — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 14:58:35 +0000

interesting I don’t show but like to watch and seeing the riders concentrating so hard it looks painful I thought it was supposed to be a fun thing to do they don’t smile or look like they are enjoying themselves

By: Danielle

Danielle — Tue, 10 Jul 2012 09:52:01 +0000

Great tips! However, I understand competitors who may not smile. I tend to have my “serious face” on while riding, and it’s hard to remember to smile in the show ring when you’re also trying to remember all the other little things! I do try my hardest to though!

By: Caroline

Caroline — Sat, 07 Jul 2012 20:29:31 +0000

Excellent comments! While I have been showing hunters for a (long) while, it’s always good to get a reminder.
Thanks for great insight from the judge’s box.