Hesitant to try breed shows?
Allison also shows him at the breed shows in Sr. Stallion Halter, Dressage Hack, Show Hack, Native Attire and Western
Pleasure. Four years ago she took him to The Fiesta of the
ow many of our readers have shown in dressage, and Spanish Horse as his first show. He did very well and the rail
would like to try a breed show but are hesitant to do classes were ideal for a young horse not quite used to going
so, for fear of potentially “ruining” your horse? The
into a show atmosphere or show ring. Showing in a group
atmosphere and format of breed show classes will most likely gave him the company and confidence to excel at a show.
be a little different than what you are accustomed to, but they This positive experience has transferred into the dressage
can be such fun for both you and your horse! USDF Gold
ring and made competing at his first dressage show a much
Medalist Allison Mathy of Lyric Dressage has taken the time easier experience.
to share some of her insights into why she feels competing at
breed shows have helped her students and horses.
Allison’s amateur clients really enjoy the opportunities to
Meet Vaquarius CD, a Lusitano stallion owned, trained and
show their horses in multiple divisions and are eag W"F