This message is from: M Korose <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hi List Hurrah to KMac (Re: raising the standards
). As usual you put it right on, especially about the carriages. If you are just starting out, please don't use that buggy in grandpa's barn, that gives me shivers. But do show in a wirewheel if you are starting with that. We have a wirewheel to start the youngsters and if they are in that and we wish to go show, we (paint it again) take it and WE WEAR HELMETS and maybe use a bucking strap (:-0). As the horses move up in capability, we adjust the system (and hats!). I showed 3 horses in Intro driving at the VA eval and did 2 with straw hats and 1 with a helmet, that was the stages we were at! COngrats to all the participants at the Western eval, sounded like fun. Re: geldings at evals. We have taken 3 with varying results. One has his blue ribbon/silver medallion and of course if the most versatile guy on Earth, it was FUN to show people his capabilities. I don't believe (check on this) that a confirmation score is required to do the utility (ride/drive/draft) tests. I encourage you to show your geldings in the utility tests for a GREAT experience for both of you. (Of course to get a medallion, I think you need confirmation) BUt one can go to an eval for 1 or 2 utility classes and enjoy the total Fjord experience. Go for it Marsha in VA
