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- From: betty@mothra.rose.hp.com (Betty Harker)
- Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1992 16:46:31 GMT
- Subject: Re: A Question...
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- Megan,
-
- I used to have a horse that listened to the announcer. I want my horse to
- listen to me not the announcer. This can cause you problems when you get a
- judge who asks for gaits "out of order" (walk, lope, jog) or asks for
- additional gaits (extended walk or trot). The announcer may be calling for the
- next class not a gait change. It can get really complicated when there are
- several arenas going at the same time.
-
- To break this habit, I would go to some schooling shows and make your horse
- wait for your cue. Make sure that you don't interfere with someone who is
- trying to show for a prize. I usually pull to the inside to stay out of
- the way. I may even walk an entire class if my horse is getting upset about
- about not being able to go with the announcer (heck - sometimes I'll walk
- several classes). My first show horse was really bad about listening to the
- announcer. It took me quite a few schooling shows to break her of it. Then
- I usually had to go to a few "refresher" shows. I eventually broke her of it
- completely.
-
- When I show, I RARELY go right with the announcer. I count to 10 and then ask
- for the transition. The only time that I don't do this is if I am in a bad
- position and need to make my transition earlier or if I know a judge will
- penalize me severely for not changing gait immediately. I've found that
- most of the time, I can wait. I have not had any problems with my current
- horse listening to the announcer.
-
- Good luck,
-
- Betty Harker
-