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Show Preparation – Bathe That Horse

April 24, 2020September 7, 2020 Laura horse show canada, horse show Ontario, horse show Ottawa, Horse show preparation, how do I bathe my horse, how to get noticed in the horse show ring, is turn out important, Laura Kelland-May, what the judge is looking for

It is spring and with it comes horses that are shedding. The show season is ramping up and getting your

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Horse Shows – So You Think You Got Something to Prove?

October 4, 2019June 12, 2020 Laura horse training, HOrse Training Ontario, Horse Training Ottawa, hunter, hunter judge, Hunter Judge Canada, Hunter jumper, show ring hunter, what the judge is looking for

Guest post by fwdnrnd photo credit: jerebu Then don’t go to the horse show. Seriously. DON’T go if: you aren’t

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A Practical Guide to Using Horseshoe Studs

September 24, 2019June 12, 2020 Laura Equitation, horse training, hunter, hunter judge, Hunter jumper, Laura Kelland-May, ridinging horse, show ring hunter, training horses, what the judge is looking for

Here are some simple rules for using studs. These relate to “screw-in” studs rather than “drive-in” studs because screw-in studs are by far the most commonly used types.

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Hunter Jumper – Take some tips from the Professionals!

August 30, 2019June 12, 2020 Laura

While at a local hunter jumper show, you could pick out the people who did the horse show circuit for a living because they had a schedule and program worked out. By narrowing it down to three things, you could also make your warm up more efficient and effective.

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Horse Grooming for the Hunter Jumper Ring

August 9, 2019June 12, 2020 Laura horse grooming, HOrse Training Ontario, hunter judge, Hunter jumper, show ring hunter, what the judge is looking for

If you ride hunter jumpers and want to get noticed in the horse show ring, then pay attention to the horse grooming tips offered here. Learn how having a good turn out will get the judges attention and how you display your horse can make a difference to the horse show results.

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What the Judge is Looking For – Refusals

August 5, 2019June 12, 2020 Laura Hunter Judge Canada, Hunter Judge USA, Hunter jumper, major hunter errors, scoring hunters, what the judge is looking for

When showing in the hunter jumper ring, the hunter judge will score you a major error if your horse refuses. There are many different types of errors that are considered disobediences and marked as major errors.

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Hunter Jumper Shows – Do you want to show?

May 20, 2011May 19, 2011 Laura horse training, HOrse Training Ontario, Horse Training Ottawa, Hunter Judge Canada, Hunter Judge USA, Hunter jumper, Laura Kelland-May, show ring hunter, what the judge is looking for

If you have never entered a horse show before your first show can be a daunting experience. First thing you should do is discuss the possibility of going to a show with your coach or trainer. They will be able to assist you in deciding which classes to enter.

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Scoring the Hunter Round

August 2, 0201June 12, 2020 Laura horse training, HOrse Training Ontario, how to win ribbons, Hunter Judge Canada, Hunter jumper, show ring hunter, what the judge is looking for

It is important to remember that anything that detracts from a rhythmic, steady round (breaking to a trot, wrong leads, adding and leaving out strides) will cause the score to go down.