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Rules for Showing |
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| 1 | The Dales pony is shown untrimmed and unplaited, except that some ponies are shown with a traditional tail plait bearing a ribbon. This is gently discouraged, but is considered by some to be a useful 'marker' for the breed in mixed classes, where judges can be less than familiar with the breed. |
| 2: | Manes and tails should be full and flowing, and 'a yard long'. Feather should be full, curtaining the coronets and hooves. |
| 3: | Youngstock are usually shown in white halters, and the mares are also traditionally shown in this way, but may also wear either a riding or in-hand bridle. |
| 4: | Licensed stallions - stallions three years and over - are shown in full stallion tack, and this is a rule at the Breed Shows. |
| 5: | Tweed, not black, is correct attire for riders, and medium weight tack should be used to show the pony to full advantage. |
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