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 Night Watchman
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Location: Central Montana | Not on a seasoned horse or one that is ready to roll. It is a huge waste of my money and a waste of time for people who really need that time. I also am one that believes that exhibtions should be run AFTER a barrel race, not before. |
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 Shelter Dog Lover
Posts: 10277
 
| Mighty Broke - 2013-11-27 12:31 PM SKM - 2013-11-27 10:41 AM I think practice runs tend to be over done and they end up ruining more horses than they help.
If you have a colt or a problem, then use them if you think thye will help. But if the horse is finished and knows their job, then don't.
Exactly---I have seen so many seasoned horses ruined from being exhibitioned over and over again. No sense in it. I have always been under the theory that every horse has X number of runs in them, we do not know what that number is, but every time you run you get closer to finding out. Use those runs wisely.
This, mine never even see a barrel unless at a race. They are finished and do not need any practice. |
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 IMA No Hair Style Gal
Posts: 2594
| I exhibition, but I have never ran a finished or seasoned horse.
When my horses is running consistently at his fullest potential I will ease off the exhibitions.
I don't go crazy though...as in I don't use my exhibitions to make a "run." I use them to make sure he is not leaning in and shouldering....and that I can maintain speed and control....I use them to establish how fast I can send him in my actual run while still staying fluid and keep him from resisting the bit.
And then if he does spit the bit I go back around the barrel before going to the next one and work on getting him to come back to me.
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 Extreme Veteran
Posts: 352
Location: Texas | I exhibition before I run, well I like to try. But it is cor me, not my horse. She doesn't need it. I've just gotten back into running and I feel better if I can try a slow run first. |
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 BHW Jr. Cougar of the Year
Posts: 14957
Location: Heart of Texas | I only exhibition green horses, and never at a run. Unless, I don't plan on running in the open that day. |
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 I Chore in Chucks
Posts: 2882
Location: MD | My horses are only 6 and 7 so they get to do a trot through. Usually just to find the "monsters" in the arena. the seven year old doesnt need it but i feel better. Only work them in it once each and then run them.
My 6 yr old is kind of jumpy and is convinces banners and tractors may eat him. So its nice to get him used to it. If i can I prefer to do the open arenas or 30 minute sessions intead. I think i exhibition more for me than i do for the benefit of my horses. But oh well... people like it when i donate im sure |
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Posts: 2276
Location: ohio-in my own little world with pretty ponies :) | It depends on who I'm on. My mare I make a run during exhibition because she always runs better each time so I run once during exhibition(just let her pick her speed and get her head in the right place) |
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