Grooming for Sales

loopyloulilly

I have a yearling connemara, who im bringing to the sales this week. Need some tips on presenting her in a show ring. To plait her mane and tail. Or just leave it natural? Also head wear? I'm thinking filly slip?
Thanks in advance

silverfox88

i'd say natural? connemaras have such lovely manes and tails i always think its a pity to plait them, and i think with native types in general they tend to leave them unplaited; once they're neat and tidy they'll look beautiful anyway!

best of luck!!

Ave Sodalis

I think it's best if you look at photos of Connemaras at shows. As far as I know, silverfox is right in saying go natural for native breeds. The photographs will give you an idea of headgear etc

Hope that helps

loopyloulilly

Thanks guys, ill post a picture of her tomorrow when i get back. She is such a dote.

Borderfox

I would agree with leaving them natural, any of the Connemara shows I go to they all look like that.

Angelmangle

When showing native breeds such as Connemaras are never plaited - if you do dressage you can use a running plait rather than the traditional plaits normally used.