Draft horse grooming?
January 20th, 2009 | by drafthorse |
The Dragon Maya asked:
Although I have worked with horses for many years I am only now beginning with the draft breeds. Is there a website that gives free advice on how to create the styles that I’ve seen in their manes and tails at shows or events? Or if anyone has advice to offer that would also be appreciated.
Although I have worked with horses for many years I am only now beginning with the draft breeds. Is there a website that gives free advice on how to create the styles that I’ve seen in their manes and tails at shows or events? Or if anyone has advice to offer that would also be appreciated.
Thanks!
JOSE
One Response to “Draft horse grooming?”
By vmaddams on Jan 23, 2009 | Reply
Showing Conventions
Grooming methods, treatments (braids, trimming, clipping etc.)
Suffolks have full manes and tails which are braided with raffia, or “bass,” for in-hand showing. The tail is braided to the end and then folded up. The mane, which is braided as a plait or a continental braid, may be decorated with ribbons. (A continental braid is a French braid along the bottom of the mane.) Foals are shown with natural manes and tails. Mares and foals may be shown wearing a ribbon encircling the shoulders with the entry number attached.
Tack and Presentation for Halter/In-Hand
Stallions are shown with a black or brown draft bridle and surcingle in the U.K. In the U.S., stallions may be presented in a black, brown, or white show bridle, with or without surcingle. Mares are shown wearing show bridles. In the show ring, Suffolks wear “show bevel” shoes to enhance the shape of the hoof, which is a type of shoe that’s slightly larger and rounder than shoes worn in the field.
Or your local BHS/library may have a book on the different styles also talk to the breed clubs as each have different standards for shows. The link is telling you all different styles.