Multi-carded judge and trainer, Mark Sheridan of Cave Creek, Arizona shares his expertise on the best way to present your horse in the halter pen.
The addition of performance halter and versatility ranch classes have led to an increase in new exhibitors showing in halter. With new people showing in this class, I have compiled a list of tips that will hopefully help make your experience in halter more enjoyable and competitive. Most importantly, it will give you the tools that will make it easier for the judges to place you closer to the top of the class. Read my eight tips below.
1) Show Confidence
One thing to keep in mind is that the halter class is usually in the morning. It is an excellent way to make a positive first impression with the judge. You want to give off an air of confidence that says, “Look at us; we are the best in the class, and (if you are showing in Performance Halter) you are going to be seeing a lot more of us throughout the day.”
This first impression starts with a smile and a confident look. Seeing a person having fun and enjoying what they are doing has a positive effect on other people, and in this case, the judges. Do your best to make a positive and confident impression on the judges and try to get in the arena first. If there is a working order, make sure that you are ready to go when it is your time to enter the arena.
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