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Post by Qui Gon Jinn on May 2, 2012 22:09:07 GMT
I'm considering buying a Welsh D gelding who I would like to do a bit of all sorts with but also some ridden showing. From the photo's I've seen of Welsh D's the mane seems to have been pulled but remains as all Natives, unplaited.
What I'd like to know is why you would pull the mane but not plait it?! That seems completely un-necessary to me and I don't understand why this is done!!
Can anyone tell me what the correct turnout is for both a Ridden and In Hand Welsh D class?
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Post by Lavender on May 3, 2012 8:07:58 GMT
What I'd like to know is why you would pull the mane but not plait it?! That seems completely un-necessary to me and I don't understand why this is done!! Cause a Welsh D would look ridiculous in plaits  We pull our manes to show the animal off better! |
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Post by Qui Gon Jinn on May 3, 2012 11:16:08 GMT
I agree that the Welsh D would look silly with plaits, but I still don't get the point of shortening the mane when other natives are left natural and the longer the mane etc. the better!
Arabs are the same though...........some manes are left alone, whilst some others have a good 6 - 8" of bridle path taken out!!
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Post by Lavender on May 3, 2012 12:26:45 GMT
I agree that the Welsh D would look silly with plaits, but I still don't get the point of shortening the mane when other natives are left natural and the longer the mane etc. the better! To be honest, I think really long manes make a horse look like they are poor in front  It can really shorten them, I even know some producers who will discretely pull a Highlands mane to show off it's front better  Sect D's tend to be big fronted, so pulling the mane short, really shows it off to it's best, IMO ;D ETA- My comment about the plaits was meant tongue in cheek |
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Post by amy on May 3, 2012 13:07:28 GMT
i need to pull my sec a's mane but how short and how thin should it be (sorry to hi-jack!!)
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Post by Lavender on May 3, 2012 19:19:04 GMT
i need to pull my sec a's mane but how short and how thin should it be (sorry to hi-jack!!) Depends on the A, I don't like them mega thick, but some suit it shorter than others |
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Post by alphamare on May 3, 2012 20:24:35 GMT
most connies are also pulled |
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Post by Lavender on May 3, 2012 21:04:58 GMT
Oh, just remembered! D's usually do have a plait! One behind the ear, to show they are clean through the throat. I tend not to do this due to the fact we take too many to shows and run out of time, so I add a bit more hair to the forelock to show this off |
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Post by Lavender on May 4, 2012 14:05:26 GMT
I've just pulled a Sect C's mane, so I took before and after pictures to let you see the difference. Before  After  I'm about to do his tail, so will take before and after pictures of them, as they are done differently than other natives too!! He's off to his first show under saddle tomorrow so wish him luck!! |
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Post by puddledub on May 4, 2012 16:42:57 GMT
Smart looking pony Lav  good luck tomorrow ;D |
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Post by Qui Gon Jinn on May 5, 2012 15:31:51 GMT
That is really helpful Lav, thanks for that. There is no denying it looks so much neater! Good luck by the way!!
It's a very interesting subject the do's and don'ts for the showring! I'm really quite enthrualled by it all.
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We pull our manes to show the animal off better! 
It can really shorten them, I even know some producers who will discretely pull a Highlands mane to show off it's front better 
Sect D's tend to be big fronted, so pulling the mane short, really shows it off to it's best, IMO ;D
good luck tomorrow ;D