Re[2]: Carol's comments
This message is from: Mike May [EMAIL PROTECTED] At 12:54 PM 9/23/98 -0500, you wrote: This message is from: Steve McIlree [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mike-- Wednesday, 23 September 1998, you wrote: This message is from: Mike May [EMAIL PROTECTED] I think what is really needed is not to change all of the classes to requiring ADS rules but rather to add a class or two. Maybe put in an Advanced Driving Class see how it goes. Require all of the proper clothes, tack, whip etc. Have one class that goes by ADS rules. See if people like it or not. This way the people that Don't want to wear a sjirt won't have to enter this class. I think that there is some major misunderstanding regarding the call for so-called advanced classes at the regional shows. I heard what was said in the Blue Earth meeting, and all that was mentioned was that perhaps it was time we asked for three trots from our horses in driving classes. I don't care what other people wear in a class as long as they don't ridicule my turnout. In fact I really don't care if someone competes against me wearing overalls and barnboots. However, the horse that the guy in overalls is driving should be able to show a slow trot, a working trot and a fast trot. This is not advanced it is simply well trained. Leave the classes as they are, just make sure that the judges ask for all they should from a good pleasure driving horse. The topic I was refering to was the one that got the response from Tom that he wasn't going to wear a skirt to show in. I do remember a lot of the members wanting to see a class that went by ADS rules. I don't know If you happened to notice but there were an awful lot of turnouts that were already attired properly. I guess I don't see the big deal in trying it. What is one class for one show? If no one enters it then don't do it again. If 10 people enter it then I think you might want to rethink it. Maybe you don't want to call it advanced. Call it whatever you want. Mike == Norwegian Fjord Horse Registry Mike May, Registrar Webster, NY, USA (Suburb of Rochester) Voice 716-872-4114 FAX 716-787-0497 http://www.nfhr.com mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re[2]: Carol's comments
This message is from: Steve McIlree [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mike-- Wednesday, 23 September 1998, you wrote: This message is from: Mike May [EMAIL PROTECTED] At 11:41 AM 9/23/98 -0500, you wrote: This message is from: Jon A. Ofjord [EMAIL PROTECTED] In re Carol's comments: When mention was made regarding having advanced driving classes at the Blue Earth show, I believe most people who were present at the meeting were of the mind to keep these regional shows geared toward the novice performer. Those who wanted the advanced driving classes were for the most part, people who mostly showed their horses in the driving events. I would like to see these people compete in the other classes offered at the show, such as the under saddle events or draft classes. They talk about developing the horse to its fullest potential, but only show in one discipline. I think what is really needed is not to change all of the classes to requiring ADS rules but rather to add a class or two. Maybe put in an Advanced Driving Class see how it goes. Require all of the proper clothes, tack, whip etc. Have one class that goes by ADS rules. See if people like it or not. This way the people that Don't want to wear a sjirt won't have to enter this class. I think that there is some major misunderstanding regarding the call for so-called advanced classes at the regional shows. I heard what was said in the Blue Earth meeting, and all that was mentioned was that perhaps it was time we asked for three trots from our horses in driving classes. I don't care what other people wear in a class as long as they don't ridicule my turnout. In fact I really don't care if someone competes against me wearing overalls and barnboots. However, the horse that the guy in overalls is driving should be able to show a slow trot, a working trot and a fast trot. This is not advanced it is simply well trained. Leave the classes as they are, just make sure that the judges ask for all they should from a good pleasure driving horse. -- Steve McIlree Cynthia Madden -- Pferd, Keyah, Skipper, Tank -- Omaha, Nebraska, USA Far back, far back in our dark soul the horse prances. --D.H. Lawrence(1885-1930)
