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littlen

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Horse has managed to get in a squabble with another horse resulting in quite afew small cuts and bits of hair missing! Offending companion has been removed but he is meant to be showing this weekend,is there a way to disguise these marks for the ring?

Also I am a little worried about taking him as he dropped alot of weight in winter resulting in him needing a few months off work. He is just coming back into proper work and is looking good but a little undermuscled and angular. Would you take a horse to a local show that wasn't 100% condioned? He is healthy and bright, just angular! Every horse at the show normally is a little on the heavy side and I'm worried I will stick out even more than normal (I have an Arab in an Arab slip, not common at all ;))

And finally, last time i showed everyone was in a pelham.
I have never rode with double reins, has anyone got any tips to help me learn?
He does go well in a snaffle (well, still head in the air but we are getting there!) shall I just stick to that? Double reins do look smarter though...

Oh and finally, where do I get a cheap tie pin!?
 
Where abouts are the marks and what colour is he? :)

If you've not ridden in a double, or a pelham with double reins [or him]...then stick to the snaffle for this weekend! :)
 
We have a gash along the side , like a graze cut type thing and some bald bite marks on his bum!

He is white.

I would love to try a pelham but I don't know how to ride with 2 reins and I'm scared he will react badly to the pelham, maybe I will try it next time I school I'm just worried about hurting him. He is very sensitive and the head goes up at the first sign of contact!

I also am worried about what people will say about his weight. He isn't thin, just undermuscled which is to be expected after period off work, but other people don't see it like that!
 
You can get white cover spray from Supreme :)

I'd stick to the snaffle if he's under muscled and senstive/not used to a contact or pelham :)

I personally don't take my horse out if he's ever looking a little under or not *quite* right...but that's just my personal thing.

If he's not under weight, then honestly go for it, who cares what others think :)
 
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