Maiden Cross
Posted in cross stitch on 04/22/2009 08:27 am by adminIn the maiden hunter division, will judges take off points for...?
His tail is REALLY short, like this (not as even, though):
http://blog.tate.org.uk/tate-tales/?p=13
I'm riding a new horse who just arrived at the stable (was a pasture horse), and in two weeks we have a show. He's in his early 20's and needs to put a little weight on, but my trainer says he's ok to ride, and I've ridden him twice and he's fine (he actually tried to buck me off lol, he's got some spunk left in him!) We'll probably show in 18" cross rails, maiden hunter division (just because I haven't ridden him MUCH). Will they take off points? Is there any way to braid it to make it look better? He's very sweet and I love him to death, but I'm afraid the judges won't care lol. Thanks 
Is it a rated show? How prestigious is it? It is not typical hunter turnout, and the hunter ring is all about fitting in. You don't want to be unique in any way except for an exceptional ride, if possible. However, a banded short tail looks sharper than one that's just a blunt uneven cut. Like this : http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/7/7b/Polo_pony_taped.jpg
You could also look into fake tails/extensions.
Copy/Pasted from Wikipedia
Fake tails
"Tail extensions," also known as "false tails," or "tail wigs," are false hairpieces which are braided or tied into the tail to make it longer or fuller. This is sometimes seen when a horse has a naturally short and skimpy tail in a discipline where long tails are desired. It is also common in certain breeds with "set tails," when the dock has been shaped by a tail set, which, by raising the dock, also shortens the skirt of the tail, and a tail extension makes the tail look a more natural length. On the other hand, in other breeds where a long natural tail is a breed trait, use of tail extensions is illegal.
Good luck!
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