kbrine
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Megan Brine - Uppacott Puligny
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Post by kbrine on Apr 10, 2008 15:41:30 GMT
HOPE IV POSTED THIS INTO THE RIGHT AREA, WE HAVE FOUND THAT MY DAUGHTERS PONY IS A BIT OF A HEADSHAKER, WE HAVE BEEN ADVISED TO BUY HIM A NOSE NET DUE TO IT BEING TO DO WITH ALLERGIES, WE KNOW WE ARE OK FOR HIM TO WEAR IT FOR DRESSAGE BUT HOW DO WE STAND FOR SHOWING? ? WHEN HE SHAKES MOST OF THE TIME HE PULLS POOR MEG UP OUT OF HER SEAT, WE HAVE THE FESTIVAL TO GO TO ON THE 10TH OF MAY AND ARE WORRIED WE WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ENTER CLASS WITH THE NET ON. ANY ADVICE WOULD BE MOST APPRECIATED.
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Post by equinim on Apr 10, 2008 15:56:35 GMT
depending on what allergy the pony has got we have sometimes found putting a small amount of vick under the nostrils on top lip helps. it will only work if the pony has problems with the smell of the pollen.rather than the pollen inself. as sometimes the pony gets into the habit of shaking with the smell of the pollen when it is no longer allergic to the pollen. we found when showing a pony a few years ago the judges disapproved of the net as a disallowed item of tack. may have changed since then, hope you have luck showing and well done for perservering with what can be a annoying thing to put up with
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kbrine
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Megan Brine - Uppacott Puligny
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Post by kbrine on Apr 10, 2008 21:29:32 GMT
thanks for the advice and will try the vixs at home and see how he does . should i contact anybody before entering a show to see what there views on the matter are or is it up to the judge?
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Post by karen on Apr 10, 2008 22:36:23 GMT
a cpl of yrs ago a little coloured pony used to attend SWPA show with a nose net on it used to be placed well ... dont see how it would effect the pony or the way of going so go for it if it helps.
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Post by equinim on Apr 11, 2008 9:03:29 GMT
if the swpa allows nose nets go for it. im sure admin will say either way wether they will allow them now. there was a trial years ago that with something over the nose it can put a pony off pulling therefore alter its performance as psycologically the horse can back off the even slight pressure. and some organisations dont allow them.
on pcuk website it states a nose net may only be worn upon production of a vets certificate stating the pony needs a net for medical reasons.
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kbrine
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Megan Brine - Uppacott Puligny
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Post by kbrine on Apr 11, 2008 20:17:01 GMT
will contact vet asap and get him to come out take a lookand obtain a vet certificate, who should i contact to ask about if the swpa will allow them at there shows?
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Post by karen on Apr 11, 2008 22:24:48 GMT
email medwin the sec
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Post by medwinatswpa on Apr 12, 2008 8:07:03 GMT
As a show secretary I have seen ponies/horse at shows wearing nets and [without checking our rules first] my initial answer would be that it would be fine, but a vets certificate maybe required.
As a judge my mind would be "influenced" by the net. Most judges are seeking perfection in their top placings, and I would fail to see the beauty of the whole head when assessing for conformation, and I would look to see whether it WAS headshaking in its go round and show, when I should be concentrating on observing the movement and performance. Its a bit like wearing a sign that says "Leper" indicating you have leprosy and then expecting people to run up and hug you!
I have seen people whip them off just as they go into the ring, but as long as you accept that it will affect your placing within some classes then go ahead and make sure you get your veterinary certificate to cover yourself. Have you had it tested for which allergens it is allergic too or is it just avoiding the stronger contact your daughter is taking on the reins? Just a thought!
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Post by equinim on Apr 12, 2008 9:11:55 GMT
as in above post it could be the contact its avoiding or the bit. it may be the bit mouthpiece type doesnt suit the ponys mouth conformation. poss try a bitless bridle to see if theres a difference! it may be a long time to access properly as the pony may have got into a habit of doing the head shaking and it will take a while to get out of the habit even if nothing is wrong. good luck and keep us informed
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kbrine
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Megan Brine - Uppacott Puligny
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Post by kbrine on Apr 12, 2008 13:11:32 GMT
thankyou for all your advice all very helpfull, will look into the bitless bridle and also make appointment for our vet to come out. will keep you posted on how he goes.
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Post by ballaghstud on Apr 18, 2008 17:31:38 GMT
My old arab was a head shaker, His was to do with the flies though and not pollen, smothering his nose with vaseline for show days stopped him and a nose net for home.
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