IMHR MEMBERS

CONFORMATION AND SHOWING SEMINAR

26th November 2006

Monaghan Town

The Irish Miniature Horse Register’s Conformation and Showing Seminar, held on November 26th at Kilnacloy Stables in Monaghan Town was a resounding success. The seminar, held by Kate Jackson, ISA Panel Judge, was the first of it’s kind in Ireland and attracted delegates from as far a field as Mullingar, Kildare and Wicklow, including several new enthusiastic members.

Equine conformation was discussed at length using both miniature horses and larger sport horses to demonstrate both excellent and faulty conformation. “I think it’s vital that people appreciate the importance of correct conformation,” explained Kate. “Not everyone understands equine jargon and it’s important for people to see examples at first hand.”

Said one member from Cavan “Kate is obviously very knowledgeable and passionate and about correct equine conformation and her enthusiasm rubbed off on all of us. She explained everything so clearly. It was a fascinating and equine conformation is no longer a mystery to me!”

The evening was rounded off with a short demonstration of miniature horse long reining and show jumping. “We want owners of horses who are not of show quality, to know there’s more to minis than showing.” said Kate.