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Jayne Ross Showing Turnout Tips
W
hen it comes to turning out impeccably, nobody knows the ropes better than six times HOYS champion Jayne Ross. Preparing horses for the
show season and planning ahead for your event in good time is paramount to achieving a successful outcome.
‘So much that you do with a horse at the start of the season dictates how they go for the duration’ says Jayne. And it’s clear that achieving such impeccable turnout standards relies on a combination of exceptional horse management and care whilst simultaneously using trusted turnout products to take advantage of each horse’s attributes.
Each horse at Jayne’s yard has a pulled tail, and youngsters get used to this early on. ‘Every horse is different, so pre-empt your horse’s stamp and also which class he will be entered in’ advises Jayne. ‘Cobs tend to have a slightly shorter tail to make them look workmanlike, while hacks and riding horses have slightly longer tails, to create an elegant picture. Begin by pulling the hair from behind the tail and work round to the front, pulling small amounts at a time rather than taking out large chunks from one area. Pull the sides, and leave the middle a little bit longer, so that you don’t get a shaved look.’
Photo by Equinational.
‘Planning for shows is absolutely critical. Perhaps the most important part of planning for events is compiling a check list before packing and loading up the lorry, to ensure nothing gets missed. Errors can be avoided with preparation and if possible, pack everything the day before leaving to avoid rushing. Make sure you plan your journey time and route too, to avoid any calamities. Don’t forget your horses’ passports (it is illegal to travel horses without them) and check that all of their injections are up to date. With the current risk of equine flu on everybody’s radar, veterinary advice is to have a 6-month booster and not to travel horses until 6 clear days aſter having this jab.
It’s always best to
check your event’s requirements in good time. Time is never wasted in planning and preparation, so that you can have an enjoyable and hopefully successful day.
‘Decide whether your horse will be hogged or plaited during the season as early as possible, as this will affect how you rug. If you are going to plait them, avoid using neck covers as this can affect the mane for months to come! For horses whose manes are kept, we now trim rather than pull them, to help maintain thickness and keep them as long as poss- ible. If you are hogging a cob, do this as early as possible in order to see the shape of their neck.’
Wash white tails regularly to avoid a build-up of stains – especially if your horse loves a mud roll or is a messy stable dweller. ShowSheen Stain Remover & Whitener is an ideal tool for this job as it really liſts the dirt and removes any unsightly yellow without the need for harsh scrubbing or nasty chemicals.’
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