Showing Coloureds! Calling all experts!

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diluteherd

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Hello!

Im looking at a new small purchase and if there are any showing experts out there please can I PM you some pictures of her.

I'm not totally familiar with the coloured showing world and have been told that you preferably need even/equal markings?

Thanks for any guidence... very excited just waiting on the results back from her colour test! :D
 
Have shown coloureds since 1986. Markings shouldnt matter - conformation should. HOWEVER, a lot of white is a disadvantage , the other way, minimal white, is often a plus as there is less optical illusion and the whole horse easier to judge .
All th e very best with the coloured - they are best horses in the world- whatever their size or shape!
 
Forgot to say, the coloured world has some very good horses now , and your horse needs to be good of his type . Its not enough these days to have pretty markings! read CHAPS and BSPA websites to give an idea of types.[ my old cob is still on BSPA site as example of show cob ]
 
I've only just started showing my coloured pony (in hand) as he can no longer be ridden but is sound and only 7 so it has given him a job to do and me a whole new interest! I'm more of a WH/show hunter girl myself, so it's a new world for me.

The quality of the horses is right up there, so if showing is a particular goal for you, make sure you start with the right horse. My pony has excellent conformation and is evenly marked, mostly black, and has done very well this season (despite his inexperienced handler!!). However, he does best in pony classes, even though in mixed classes he is a lot better than many of the horses - judges do tend to be "heightist" so bear this in mind too. Can you post some pics on here for us?:)
 
sorry to hi-jack post but I have a very nice coloured ISH who I think would do quite well in CHAPS showing - only downfall is that he has two very small splints on his front legs - would I be at a huge disadvantage because of this?
 
Mine (in sig) has lots of white yet won best in class and qualified for the Amatuer Showing Society (?). I really think the handler can wreck or make the class for the horse. I had a very good mate show him after I came last and she to him his first. She synchronised her movement with his and really knew her stuff. :)
 
Im sure I can show a few pics of her.... It would be rude not to introduce my potential new girl! :D

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The more I look at her the more magnificent and more I fall in love with her. I just love how she is put together and the shape of her head and her colouring. Could just eat her! *hypothetically!!*

I have her full sister already, who is stunning. I'm just waiting to see what colouring this little girl will end up with, she's been tested for grey as her mum is cremello however tested positive for grey as Gg, so far her 2 older siblings have both been Gg fingers crossed this little one is gg - its about time the lovely lady threw a gg!
 
Lovely foal! What is the breeding?

In my experience, grey coloureds tend to be less eye catching when compared to a horse of equally as good confo/ridden show that is bay skewbald/tobiano/piebald etc (as opposed to grey skewbald).
Perhaps it is the lesser contrast but it seems that way unfortunately.

Also, will the grey parts 'grey out' to eventually be white in colour?
I understand you are still eligible to show in coloured classes as the skin is still coloured but I believe this is a bit of a disadvantage although it is not meant to be!

Of course this is not always the case. If your pony has the best confo and gives the best ride/ridden show then you will place above anything else (in theory).
 
jaffa2311 said:
Lovely foal! What is the breeding?

In my experience, grey coloureds tend to be less eye catching when compared to a horse of equally as good confo/ridden show that is bay skewbald/tobiano/piebald etc (as opposed to grey skewbald).
Perhaps it is the lesser contrast but it seems that way unfortunately.

Also, will the grey parts 'grey out' to eventually be white in colour?
I understand you are still eligible to show in coloured classes as the skin is still coloured but I believe this is a bit of a disadvantage although it is not meant to be!

Of course this is not always the case. If your pony has the best confo and gives the best ride/ridden show then you will place above anything else (in theory).
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She is Conniexarab with some mixed in welsh bits! lol

The tests will confirm if she will grey out but all being well she will be a buckskin and white under that foal fluff!

Her sister has some gorgeous markings she is very nearly identical both sides however she will for sure be greying out eventually.

Ha! Yes theory and reality never seem to go hand in hand in the showing world! :rolleyes:
 
Your foaly has super presence! Yes,'historical' skewbalds , as the blues that white out are called , are slightly at a disadvantage , but if you ve got good conformation/paces/balance/presence its certainly worth a go. Good luck!
 
She is a beauty.

You'll have to put pics on when she loses her baby fluff!

Yes showing world is a bit of a joke. Often it is who is riding as opposed to the horse in the higher levels :( I can usually predict who will win, by looking at the jockeys. I wish they'd stop it happening!
 
diluteherd said:
Im sure I can show a few pics of her.... It would be rude not to introduce my potential new girl! :D

Nightingale4.jpg


Nightingale3.jpg



The more I look at her the more magnificent and more I fall in love with her. I just love how she is put together and the shape of her head and her colouring. Could just eat her! *hypothetically!!*

I have her full sister already, who is stunning. I'm just waiting to see what colouring this little girl will end up with, she's been tested for grey as her mum is cremello however tested positive for grey as Gg, so far her 2 older siblings have both been Gg fingers crossed this little one is gg - its about time the lovely lady threw a gg!
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Awwwww gorgeous foal.She should do well!!!
 
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