I encourage everyone to get out to the local schooling shows. These shows are low-stress, and usually low-cost, ways to practice grooming, showmanship, sportsmanship; and they are a great way to meet like-minded enthusiasts.
Before you go spending hundreds on classes at your recognized shows, practice showing at the schooling shows. This is how you will learn that your horse doesn't like braids, and will rub them out at every opportunity! Much better to buy the Sleazy neck wrap BEFORE you shell out for the professional braid job.
Also, this is how you will discover that your docile little Dobbin turns into Diablo the Horse in the show-ring. I have seen quiet schoolmasters turn into fire-breathing dragons in the show ring. The horse who NEVER refuses will suddenly turn into the Artful Dodger...and so on...
Making these discoveries at $5-$10 per class is much better than making them at $50 plus association memberships and fees. Figure out your horses show issues cheaply, and then work on them BEFORE you visit the big name recognized shows.
Your horse, your blood pressure, and your pocketbook will all benefit.
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