tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post1045883520857618651..comments2023-10-28T00:51:22.112-07:00Comments on MiKael's Mania - Arabian Horses: Daffodil..................Western Pleasure AAOTRRising Rainbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04239592070775412669noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-39460783583270598772010-05-03T12:48:02.910-07:002010-05-03T12:48:02.910-07:00mikael, i enjoyed this update. since i hated showi...mikael, i enjoyed this update. since i hated showing (nerves!), i am happy to hear about people who feel at home in the ring. just like public speaking though, when you feel you have something important to say (show), you suddenly have more confidence.<br /><br />i also thought for sure that was dandy coming up behind you in the photo!: )<br /><br />~lythalythahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01719586193059362084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-66926543188284868242010-05-03T11:12:59.677-07:002010-05-03T11:12:59.677-07:00Arlene, I'm with you on manners but I do see h...Arlene, I'm with you on manners but I do see horses out there showing who don't have good ones.<br /><br />Parker, at this show the classes were smaller than I've been riding in. One class was 4, the other was 7 and the championship had 5. Regionals last year there were over 10.<br /><br />Age has nothing to do with how competitive your horse is. There are many aged show horses showing at all levels on the Arabian circuit. I don't remember if it was the champion or reserve in my division at US last year but one of those horses was 15 or 16. In other classes I saw horses over 20 winning big prizes. Quality and performance should be the defining factors. <br /><br />It's been my experience that many people make excuses for why they are not successful that have nothing to do with the reality of the situation. I can't tell you whether your horse is competitive or not because I don't know him, nor have I seen the way he goes. <br /><br />Also I don't know the level of competition in your region. Some regions have tougher horses than others. It all affects the answer to your questions.<br /><br />For me the bottom line would be is it worth it to you? Do you want to win? or do you want to have fun with your horse? Whatever you expectations might be will define whether it is worth it to you or not. <br /><br />Your friends opinions are nothing more than their opinions of whether it would be worth it to them. Only you can answer if it will be worth it to you.<br /><br />Also I'm not sure about flashy. It does get attention in the ring but does not always win. In the AAOTR classes at my show the classes were won by a horse I would not call flashy. He is a great horse though. Well trained. Pretty gaits and he did his job. Some would call him a plain brown horse but he was sure pretty and soft going down the rail.<br /><br />Do you need the help of a trainer for keeping your horse tuned up? Or could you maintain that with regular lessons and you doing your own training? Seems to me there are lots of possibilites here to make this work for you. <br /><br />If I can help, shot me an email. You can find my addy on my profile page.Rising Rainbowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04239592070775412669noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-11908538269827614472010-05-03T10:53:55.363-07:002010-05-03T10:53:55.363-07:00How many werein the select classes?How many werein the select classes?Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14726014303740525889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-32006810166192202042010-05-03T10:49:00.623-07:002010-05-03T10:49:00.623-07:00How many entries were in the Select rider classes?...How many entries were in the Select rider classes? I showed in a Region 12 show in April and we only had 2 in ours ...me and another over 50 AAOTR. Also, a question... my boy is 15 . I have had him 2 years and he has been great for me with and now without a trainer but he was pretty finished when I got him. Now I would like to resend him to a trainer at the cost of $857 a month plus hauling and his show//rail fees which avg $700 a 3 day show and $1200 regionals My friends that showed for years but no longer are saying not worth it as he is older and not flashy enough anymore against the 6 to 10 year olds showing with AAOTR.<br /> Legs is close to my boys age...what do you think? Main reason for the trainer is I have no one to show with, no trailer, I have tried local Arab clubs, cannot get anyone to come show!! Will I be waisting my $$ and perhaps save it if he is not going to be competative? He was just awarded his legion of honor...most points earned before I bought him!!Parkerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14726014303740525889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6053415389447235937.post-23979868995954588782010-04-30T19:11:54.404-07:002010-04-30T19:11:54.404-07:00It's too bad he broke and you didn't get a...It's too bad he broke and you didn't get a ribbon. I'm always amazed too when people comment on how well behaved our horses are. Isn't that the way they are supposed to behave? All of our horses have manners, they're way too big and powerful not to.Grey Horse Mattershttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05837575441967937196noreply@blogger.com