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[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi Everyone, now that we are on to other topics, (yippee) > I posted a while back about the advantages of taking a mainly broodmare to an > evaluation, Since she won't be doing much in the way of showing, (I > explained in the last post why) and she is soon to be 11 Hi Michele. The evaluators will make a note of the fact that she is a broodmare, but can only judge what they see on the day of the evaluation. If she is too heavy, or fat, it will be more difficult to judge her movement and can ifterfere with her movement. If her belly is very large and heavy, it might affect the appearance of her topline. You'll want to present her at her best, so I would make sure that your broodmare starts getting some exercise now (or, if she is in foal, asap after she has foaled) to have her fit for the evaluation. If your broodmare was an older mare, I might be a little concerned about starting an exercise program with her, but 11 is not old at all. If she's not used to getting regular exercise, take it slowly (that's why I suggest starting asap.) You certainly have plenty of time before Libby to get her more fit. If you have any more questions, you can e-mail me privately. Beth -- Beth Beymer & Sandy North Starfire Farm, Berthoud CO http://www.starfirefarm.com
