Has anyone got any horse showing tips? How to make them sparkle!?
1. Bridle path. Unless your horse is one of the very, very few breeds that show without bridle paths, shave his mane from just behind the forelock 2-3″ back. This makes a tidy place for the crown piece of the bridle, and is a basic requirement of show grooming. 2. Do your horse’s mane as is appropriate for the class you’re showing in. Most horses will need their manes pulled/thinned so they are 2-3″ long and lay all on one side. Some breeds/disciplines will expect bands or braids or ribbons or other things; research yours to find out what’s appropriate. 3. Tails should at the minimum be clean and tangle free. Shampoo thoroughly and rinse well, then brush out. When they’re dry, brush again and spray on Show Sheen or a similar product to keep them untangled. If you allow time, this will dry and then will repell dust, not attract it. Like manes, some breeds/disciples require specific styling of the tail. For example, hunters should be shown with braided tails. 4. Excess hairs should be cl
