http://theammyarmy.forumotion.com/the-judge-s-call-f72/-t1.htm The various training tips housed in the other threads of this TRAINING/PREPARATION forum are only "part" of the process...For the fine "details" of preparation.....Ask the judge. For our visitors...SIGN UP for a full view of the training topics. Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:55:58 GMT 10 http://i70.servimg.com/u/f70/13/30/33/32/forumc15.jpg http://theammyarmy.forumotion.com/the-judge-s-call-f72/-t1.htm http://theammyarmy.forumotion.com/the-judge-s-call-f72/halter-attire-for-regionals-t615.htm Rwalkowe I am going to show HA Stock/Hunter ATH at Region 15, the question is what to wear. I don't see specifications in the rules, but there seems to be an awful lot of women showing in black suits. Is it acceptable to wear a blouse with conservative dress pants? How about a short-sleeved or sleeveless blouse? I am thinking of the heat and the abililty to move my arms, but also want to convey respect to the judges and for the show. Any thoughts would be appreciated!! THE JUDGE'S CALL Tue, 16 Jun 2009 21:55:30 GMT http://theammyarmy.forumotion.com/the-judge-s-call-f72/halter-attire-for-regionals-t615.htm#4976 http://theammyarmy.forumotion.com/the-judge-s-call-f72/halter-attire-for-regionals-t615.htm http://theammyarmy.forumotion.com/the-judge-s-call-f72/barefeet-t648.htm newzew I have a Hunter Pleasure mare that is currently barefoot. She has nice feet and I was wondering if it will count against her if I show her this way...? THE JUDGE'S CALL Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:55:58 GMT http://theammyarmy.forumotion.com/the-judge-s-call-f72/barefeet-t648.htm#5203 http://theammyarmy.forumotion.com/the-judge-s-call-f72/barefeet-t648.htm http://theammyarmy.forumotion.com/the-judge-s-call-f72/halter-question-t429.htm COMMANDER
Judge, what are you looking for during a HALTER class entrance and what types of details will get me the second and third look we all desire (besides quality)? Is the handler's attire important? Horse's grooming? Is name recognition as important as people think? etc.......]]> THE JUDGE'S CALL Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:04:06 GMT http://theammyarmy.forumotion.com/the-judge-s-call-f72/halter-question-t429.htm#3398 http://theammyarmy.forumotion.com/the-judge-s-call-f72/halter-question-t429.htm http://theammyarmy.forumotion.com/the-judge-s-call-f72/pads-t484.htm Kira On another board there is once again photos of extreme shoeing with pad stacks. It invariably comes around to people saying "I don't like doing it, but I have to if I want to be competitive". So, my question is, can one compete in the SS division, especially CEP, with a flat shod horse? Many people state that the pads don't change motion, but I have gotten so I can pick out the padded horses almost immediately. Can a well trained, well mannered horse that meets all the specs of ... THE JUDGE'S CALL Sun, 05 Apr 2009 22:37:38 GMT http://theammyarmy.forumotion.com/the-judge-s-call-f72/pads-t484.htm#3934 http://theammyarmy.forumotion.com/the-judge-s-call-f72/pads-t484.htm http://theammyarmy.forumotion.com/the-judge-s-call-f72/walk-trot-10-and-under-t434.htm drgasspasser We have just purchased an ex-show horse for my granddaughter. She is a retired 17 year old Half-Arabian CEP mare. My granddaughter is almost 7, has been taking lessons since 4, and doing very nicely. Still, when she shows this year, we plan on her riding with a helmet, not a soft derby. I understand that one of the helmet companies makes a derby version, which looks like a pretty big derby, but still attempts to fit the look. A local Arabian judge told me he would not be able to look past ... THE JUDGE'S CALL Sat, 14 Mar 2009 13:26:11 GMT http://theammyarmy.forumotion.com/the-judge-s-call-f72/walk-trot-10-and-under-t434.htm#3480 http://theammyarmy.forumotion.com/the-judge-s-call-f72/walk-trot-10-and-under-t434.htm http://theammyarmy.forumotion.com/the-judge-s-call-f72/new-hunter-rules-t528.htm Rwalkowe I have heard about new hunter rules that took effect in March or April. I was told that excessive knee action would be penalized and there was mention of wearing more traditional, subdued clothing in the show ring. Where can I find a written copy of this rule? I looked on the AHA site, but don't see reference of this. How is it that some people (trainers) are aware of these changes, but others are not? THE JUDGE'S CALL Tue, 28 Apr 2009 18:12:10 GMT http://theammyarmy.forumotion.com/the-judge-s-call-f72/new-hunter-rules-t528.htm#4316 http://theammyarmy.forumotion.com/the-judge-s-call-f72/new-hunter-rules-t528.htm http://theammyarmy.forumotion.com/the-judge-s-call-f72/show-hack-question-t435.htm cbartlett Ok, so my question is: Show hack is by far my favourite discipline, and I've been doing it for a while with one of my trainer's horses. This year, my horse is ready to enter the show ring doing show hack, but I really don't want to put a full bridle on him, as he has the softest, most flexible mouth I have ever felt. He really doesn't need the full bridle to have a great headset, and I'm afraid the Weymouth bit would just make him heavier and 'harder. But, when I've shown in the past I've ... THE JUDGE'S CALL Sun, 15 Mar 2009 13:12:35 GMT http://theammyarmy.forumotion.com/the-judge-s-call-f72/show-hack-question-t435.htm#3498 http://theammyarmy.forumotion.com/the-judge-s-call-f72/show-hack-question-t435.htm http://theammyarmy.forumotion.com/the-judge-s-call-f72/jotr-jtr-hunter-t431.htm Shafeen
My daughter shows in HA hunter classes, 13 and under. How does judging in these classes differ from the purebred classes, if at all? For example, is a higher headset more acceptable in these classes or do the standards remain the same?

Is there anything that really stands out for you in the junior classes that you particularly like? Dislike?

Thanks so much!

LP]]> THE JUDGE'S CALL Fri, 13 Mar 2009 20:42:51 GMT http://theammyarmy.forumotion.com/the-judge-s-call-f72/jotr-jtr-hunter-t431.htm#3438 http://theammyarmy.forumotion.com/the-judge-s-call-f72/jotr-jtr-hunter-t431.htm http://theammyarmy.forumotion.com/the-judge-s-call-f72/ask-the-judge-t428.htm COMMANDER We have been blessed with the addition of Judge's Lori Conway and Lisa Blackstone. Both are eager to answer your questions as they relate to what the judge is looking for and thinking about during a class. Now, there is a difference between asking the judge a question and questioning a judge so let's keep the theme in the "learning" mode and ask them questions. You put in all the hard work preparing for a class, you have hauled in and you are ready to go......One more thing to know....WHAT ... THE JUDGE'S CALL Thu, 12 Mar 2009 05:00:30 GMT http://theammyarmy.forumotion.com/the-judge-s-call-f72/ask-the-judge-t428.htm#3397 http://theammyarmy.forumotion.com/the-judge-s-call-f72/ask-the-judge-t428.htm