This message is from: "Lynn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Either that or convince the open class judges that that hair is there for a reason on all horses so should be left there. (And that will happen when hell freezes over). VBG
It does say "preferred" so unless that means that a horse will be marked down for being clipped it shouldn't matter should it?. Does make it a bit hard when you want prove the horse in open competition as well as "breed". Lynn ---------- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > To: fjordhorse@angus.mystery.com > Subject: Cant clip , judges rule ! ; ( > Date: Monday, 17 April 2000 4:50 PM > > This message is from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Hi List ! Its late and Im tired, but wondered if anyone else has > noticed the " Breed Standard and Judges Handbook " pg 20. preferred grooming > presentation " > > Muzzle : hairs left long. > Eyes : hairs left long. > > Oh just great. Now we get to look like shaggy > beasts in all open shows, and formal driving shows where < NOT > trimming > and clipping some nose hairs and long " boingys " will get you the gate in > turnout every time. This one is dumb. Couldnt it have read...." Muzzle : > hairs neatly clipped OR left naturally long. Eyes : same....... > > Also, gonna be some ol' boys pretty mad about not getting to wear those > jeans at Blue Earth and Libby..... yep, yep, yep. <ggg> > > Still dont agree I cant clip my guys to neatness.....seems like a > contradiction. Lisa Pedersen > > > >