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Asking Judges…

Posted on June 22, 2009 by alyssaboohbear

What is everyone’s take on asking judges about your performance? As a Jr. Ex. showing pleasure and equitation, I like to ask the judges what he/she liked/didnt like/ and what i could improve on my performance. Do you think this … Continue reading →

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Judging in General and Shadbelly Colors

Posted on June 22, 2009 by alyssaboohbear

In Hunters, I know shadbellys are acceptable in evening classes and championships, but I was wondering, what was everyone’s take on shadbelly point colors and the shirts that are underneath? According to USEF rules, points and shirts must be canary … Continue reading →

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How To Show a Morgan in Western Showmanship

Posted on May 11, 2009 by Ruby Epona

Hello Morgan World!!!   I’m kind of new to this Above Level thing.  I have a 15 year old Morgan mare who is my world.  Recently she has become a showmanship master.  I always use to show her showmanship in Saddleseat … Continue reading →

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What Classes Would YOU Enter?

Posted on March 29, 2009 by jgarrett_fhf

I have gone to a lot of open shows recently and there is a lot of variety of classes so I was wondering what classes people would find interesting that we dont have now at the morgan A rated shows. … Continue reading →

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Cantering and Finishing the pass

Posted on October 20, 2008 by learning

I really have two questions. One is:  Do you get deducted points if you have to turn your horse into the rail to get the correct lead? Two is:  Is it okay to finish your pass before transitioning to the … Continue reading →

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Equitation

Posted on October 18, 2008 by Janie

Okay, so I have a question.  My daughter rode a 4 year old in hunt pleasure and they did very well in OKC.  I have been told that many 16 year olds would not be able to ride her horse because … Continue reading →

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Western Hand Position

Posted on August 2, 2008 by love-equitation

I have seen some riders with their hands below the saddle horn & some with it above. What is more appropriate for equitation? Hand above the saddle horn? Or below & to the side a bit?

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Hunter Full/Double Bridle Question: Judge 2 Answers

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Black Eye Beth

Here is a second Judges answer to the Hunter Full/Double Bridle Question: Question: Back when I was little & in walk-trot, a bridle was a bridle. But now I am starting to notice more things. Lately I have noticed that … Continue reading →

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Double/Full Bridle in Hunter Classes – Judge’s Answer

Posted on July 14, 2008 by Black Eye Beth

Recently a viewer posted a question regarding using full bridles on Morgan hunters.  I posed this question to my “Judges Panel” and have so far received this answer.  I will update this post when I get other responses: Question: Back … Continue reading →

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Double/Full Bridle In Hunter

Posted on July 10, 2008 by love-equitation

Back when I was little & in walk-trot, a bridle was a bridle. But now I am starting to notice more things. Lately I have noticed that 90% of the hunters use a double/full bridle. I always thought they were … Continue reading →

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