Does my stallion have to wear tail ribbons when showing?

[loulabelle]

Hi,
I'm thinking of showing my 3 year old in hand and was wondering if anybody knows if he need to wear identity tails ribbons so others know his still stallion? (like they d for kickers)
He is very easy going and laid back so know his not going to be difficult but was just wondering as i am a complete show novice.

 

[Ezme]

It is common courtasy to put in a white ribbon in a stallions tail regardless of its behavior, mainly just because there are some tarty mares out there who like to throw themselves at strapping young lads!

 

[loulabelle]

Thanks for your help I guess that would make sense too his rather handsome chap so i wouldnt blame them lol

 

[Ezme]

lol, i can just imagine mares fainting left right and centre in a dickensian mannor!

 

[checkmate1]

I would, just to let others know

 

[Evas_Owner]

White ribbons for stallions.
Green for Green and young horses.
Red for kickers!

I think thats right?

 

[Tinker_Belle]

As Ezme said. Because I know for a fact if my mare was around him her tail would be up. She is a slapper, to be blunt

 

[fruity]

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White ribbons for stallions.
Green for Green and young horses.
Red for kickers!

I think thats right?

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Yep thats right.When my mare goes hunting this season she will be armed with a red and green ribbon!!!

 

[Ezme]

Lol chestnut mare, i think me and your mare would get on!

 

[Theresa_F]

When showing in hand I have never seen white ribbons in tails, think it is more of a thing in other areas of competiting. Unless stated, most affiliated showing classes expect to have stallions entered.

I have been in the ring many times with stallions, mares and geldings and the stallions have all been extremely well behaved.

So in answer to your question, I would not be putting a ribbon in his tail for showing.

 

[peapod]

I agree with Theresa - you don't need tail ribbons for showing stallions

 

[Darkly_Dreaming_Dex]

QR:
Blue ribbons mean the horse is for sale

 

[loulabelle]

Thanks for your advice everyone. He is only going to be entered at local shows but gonna ribbon him up anyway as its no hardship to me x

 

[Colleen_Miss_Tom]

He will surely be in among stallions/colts anyways , isnt his class seperate to fillies ?

 

[PapaFrita]

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... there are some tarty mares out there who like to throw themselves at strapping young lads!

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You've met PF then??

 

[zigzag]

If your showing you don't need a ribbom...