miniatures in open local shows

**Range** · 12-28-2005, 02:31 PM

Well, I went ahead and followed some advice from you all on showing my minis in the open local shows around here. I called the heads of the clubs that offer the shows and was told basically to, "bring it on". So, I will be showing the minis this summer in halter classes. I'm hoping that I can bring some interest, some new members, and some more spectators so that the clubs will be willing to add more classes specifically for the miniatures, like driving, jumping, and liberty.

My question is this, does anyone have any experience showing minis at open shows? I know that AQHA and APHA will award points only if the show is approved by the association. I'm wondering if minis are the same way? Yep, I have a lot of confidence in my little ones...they are definitely going to win!

ToveroMom · 12-28-2005, 02:42 PM

I do not believe the AMHA does-never dealt with the other registry

A J · 12-28-2005, 03:05 PM

I don't know about the registry at all, but one local show used to have a driving class that was almost always done with minis. Sadly, there were usually only one or two entrants (if there were any - I think the biggest class I saw was 3), so they are removing the classes. Personally, I wish they would keep them since there are so few places for people to compete with that around here, but the shows are already so long, and there are other more popular classes to add in their stead.

appygurl · 12-30-2005, 11:52 PM

hmmm...Im not sure. Maybe go to the mini horse registry and see on their site if they have any info? Sorry im not to helpful!

**beth55051** · 01-01-2006, 12:19 PM

Don't know about the associations but we see lots of them in open shows up here (MN) We see them in halter and driving with adults and lots of them in both pleasure and game classes in the pony and pewee divisions (under 8 for rider). It's a blast to watch their short little legs tear around the poles and barrels!

12-28-2005, 02:31 PM
Range Super Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Back of Beyond Posts: 5,893	miniatures in open local shows Well, I went ahead and followed some advice from you all on showing my minis in the open local shows around here. I called the heads of the clubs that offer the shows and was told basically to, "bring it on". So, I will be showing the minis this summer in halter classes. I'm hoping that I can bring some interest, some new members, and some more spectators so that the clubs will be willing to add more classes specifically for the miniatures, like driving, jumping, and liberty. My question is this, does anyone have any experience showing minis at open shows? I know that AQHA and APHA will award points only if the show is approved by the association. I'm wondering if minis are the same way? Yep, I have a lot of confidence in my little ones...they are definitely going to win! __________________ If it harms none, do what you will.

12-28-2005, 02:42 PM
ToveroMom Pasture Pet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Cleveland TX Posts: 15,766	I do not believe the AMHA does-never dealt with the other registry __________________ In the right light, at the right time, everything is extraordinary. Aaron Rose

12-28-2005, 03:05 PM
A J Greenbroke Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Vallejo, CA Posts: 3,476	I don't know about the registry at all, but one local show used to have a driving class that was almost always done with minis. Sadly, there were usually only one or two entrants (if there were any - I think the biggest class I saw was 3), so they are removing the classes. Personally, I wish they would keep them since there are so few places for people to compete with that around here, but the shows are already so long, and there are other more popular classes to add in their stead. __________________ Try not, do. Do or do not. There is no try.

12-30-2005, 11:52 PM
appygurl Coming two Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Illinois Posts: 1,821	hmmm...Im not sure. Maybe go to the mini horse registry and see on their site if they have any info? Sorry im not to helpful! __________________ Appaloosa--brains, looks, and temperment all in one

01-01-2006, 12:19 PM
beth55051 Super Moderator Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: East Central Minnesota Posts: 4,870	Don't know about the associations but we see lots of them in open shows up here (MN) We see them in halter and driving with adults and lots of them in both pleasure and game classes in the pony and pewee divisions (under 8 for rider). It's a blast to watch their short little legs tear around the poles and barrels! __________________ Do not mind anything that anyone tells you about anyone else. Judge everyone and everything for yourself.