Do some use fake tails? Yes - seen it in cow horse also. But like I said before - MOST do not.
Have you looked at how short Andrea Fappani trims his tails on his horses? They are closer to the hock then the fetlock.
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Yes I like that look better. Although I still like a natural tail. For the most part most horses have tails that are just fine on their own. I do like a long luxurous mane though!
Tails tie in better now than in years past . I’ll take a weighted tail on a horse any day when compared to a block. I still think there are more Reiner’s using fake tails out there than people suspect. And big tails cover some sins. It is still a horse show after all and we all know how vain the horse world is. LOL I am glad it is not allowed in FEI so hopefully the trickle down effect is happening!
One of the Brazilian horses, Licurgo Tapajos, has an amazing amount of mane, forelock, and tail. I snapped some pics but none of them came out well.
I just googled and found a youtube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FHpNgcKw9cc
That’s crazy! The horsey equivalent of an old english sheepdog? Seems like they should have trimmed his forelock. But what do I know?
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http://www.chronofhorse.com/article/…-games-trot-up
Photos. The super hairy one is a Brazilian breed.
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maybe this is why Criolos are usually roached. Too much dang hair! lol
During the individual finals today Rosanne Sternberg said it was a Lusitano, or mostly Luisitano.
He’s in the Brazillian Criollo studbook but I didn’t translate the site to see if they have an open registry to Pre horses. I suspect they might.
And their rules are PDF downloads. My Portuguese is not so good LOL so I have no idea if they have an open book. The breed is derived from Iberian horses so ancestors in common with Andulusians/Lusitanos.
False tails not a good idea…they will get steed on in backup
Most of the South American breeds are 'big haired"…there certainly must be a specific gene for it not yet located.
Is this product available in USA?
https://www.equineperformance.com.au/hair-in-a-bucket
She also said that riders who choose to use romals aren’t allowed to shorten or lengthen their reins after they come in the gate. :uhoh: Doesn’t inspire a lot of confidence in her knowledge…
And what do real cowboys think about the cosmetics?
If you’ve met real cowboys you would know they LOFF to preen. They collect fancy boots and spurs and hats. The Latin tradition is especially extra.
I’d be cautious throwing real cowboy language around if you didn’t know that.
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She is right that is a zero score.
Same penalty score as two handing with split reins.
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And that is why there are more tied in tails then one might think. LOL
But not in FEI, because they need a note from their doctor :lol:
No, she is not correct. Using the second hand to adjust the reins is not allowed, just like with split reins. But the rider can absolutely adjust the length of the reins without using the hand that is holding the romal tail or creating/loosening tension by pulling from the tail end. The commentator specifically said that the riders couldn’t adjust the length of the reins AT ALL if they were using romals, which is not only incorrect but absurd. She made a point to discuss how difficult it would be to ride a pattern without the ability to shorten or lengthen the reins, making it clear that she didn’t just mis-speak but was completely misinformed.
Have you ridden in a romal? Maybe Ms Stenberg is one of those people who can’t shorten without slipping? LOL
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LOL he resembles the Chincoteague Pony stallion Surfer Dude!
And shiny belt buckles.
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