This message is from: M Korose <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Martie I asked about this earlier thisy ear. We have been using Old Macs for one horse with the other shod (a pair obviously). Muffie Seaton (great driving judge and in our area, luckily) said she felt that Old macs were "shoes" and since the rules say any shoes are allowed, they fit as shoes. She uses all kinds of items and is familiar with many different ways of going. She does not put easy Boots, etc in the class of shoes. I have only shown at a pace with the boots, that was pretty low key. The shows we have been in all have had decent footing for the barefoot ponies. I was going to do a local CDE next weekend, but my pair at the moment has a foal with it, so we opted out. I will do the winter indoor trials with Old Macs if I need to. I asked at the indoor trial at Lexington and they would have let me use the boots, but the arena was such nice footing, I let them be barefoot. I guess your attendence hinges on the judge and perhaps TD opinion. If you could ask them ahead, it would be best. Cones and dressage would probably be in good arena footing or grass, so you mostly are worrying about the marathon, I assume. I am going to keep pushing about the Old Macs at different venues, as I sort of like keeping the shoes off if I can. Anyone else on the list had any Old Mac adventures? I believe that as Shoe Alternatives, they should be allowed. 'course I have been VERY low profile this year, hardly out much at all, almost everything fun shows this year.
Marsha in VA Where it is finally dry, so you drought folks must be getting our rain. BTW: I love my aprons (great to hide in as K Mac says) Just sew a rectangle that goes about mid ankle, put a simple waistband, use a blanket pin to keep it around you and go! The Fjord is not suitable for top hat outfits ( unless put to a road coach???), they are suitable for country turnouts and it is really fun to work on these set ups.
