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How to Show as an Amateur

Posted on May 24, 2010 by RaeOfLight

Ok, it would seem the Curmudgeon Commentary -> Difference between Ladies and Amateur Judging has spawned another topic. I would guess that the amateurs who are least likely to have the ideal amateur horse would be those of us who … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask a judge, Shows, Training | 13 Comments

Differnce between Ladies and Amateur judging

Posted on May 21, 2010 by Vintage_Rider

This started under a different thread, but interested in everyone’s belief in the difference that should be seen between a ladies class and an amateur class aside from the obvious lack of testosterone in the ladies.  I understand the horse … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask a judge, Uncategorized | 12 Comments

USEF General Rules Deep Dive

Posted on April 27, 2010 by smccullo

So I was looking for something in the USEF 2010 rule book, and came across some rules that I thought were interesting and helped explain some questions I have had while watching at shows…Makes me realize how much more detailed … Continue reading →

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Auditing Judge’s Schools

Posted on April 23, 2010 by RaeOfLight

I’m considering attending the judge’s school at Jubilee this year. Since I’m not pursuing my judges card, I’m just wanting to do it for educational purposes, I was thinking I’d just audit. I’ve downloaded the forms from the AMHA website … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask a judge, Clinics | 3 Comments

Thank You! Regarding shoeing for Western Pleasure

Posted on March 13, 2010 by lezlie6

Just wanted to thank those who commented on my post about being new to the morgan circuit & shoeing for western pleasure. Your input & advice was very helpful, I really appreciated it.Didn’t know how else to get back to … Continue reading →

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Shoeing for Western Pleasure Morgan, that also goes Hunt?

Posted on March 11, 2010 by lezlie6

Hello, I am new to “Above Level”. Actually pretty new to the Morgan Circuit. I have a Morgan gelding I love dearly! We have worked very hard together (without a trainer) to get to the point I think we may … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask a judge, Uncategorized | 4 Comments

Romel Reins Ounce Size

Posted on November 22, 2009 by blafond

Hello, I am looking to purchase a set of Romel Reins for showing. I see there are different weights of ounces ranging from 20 ounces to 39.9 ounces. What is the most common and appropriate ounce Romel Reins for showing? Should … Continue reading →

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overweight bias?

Posted on July 13, 2009 by lucky

Does this exist in judging?  Does a rider/driver’s weight affect how a judge places a class? Assuming all the performances are equal, where would a judge usually place the fluffy rider? I think there’s a good chance this bias does … Continue reading →

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O Ring Twisted Snaffel

Posted on June 30, 2009 by twototango

I bought my thoroughbred horse from a lady that use to play polocrosse with him and  i broke my ankle playing polocrosse and now I am retraining him for English pleasure and western pleasure and i am using a O … Continue reading →

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Classic Pleasure

Posted on June 24, 2009 by alyssaboohbear

This is a question that i have been thinking about a lot… If Classis Pleasure is only for amateurs, why do open and junior classic championships strip? I know that it is required that Open and Junior Horse Championships are … Continue reading →

Posted in Ask a judge, Humor/Opinions, Saddle Seat/Driving | 5 Comments