I've always been more involved in the performance aspect of horse shows, but I must say that one of my favorite classes to watch at a show is a Purebred mare halter class. I would prefer it to be a class of mares 3 years old or better, just so they're past that "still growing into themselves" age. These girls are just so enjoyable to watch. It's like witnessing a work of art in motion. I love their spunky attitudes, free spirits, and just the fact that they are girls is somehow endearing and makes them seem all the more beautiful.
The special ones are flawless. I love watching a class full of beautiful mares and searching for the one that has ideal Arabian conformation. She comes complete with a small muzzle, dished face, expressive eyes, clean throat-latch, long, perfectly shaped neck, smooth shoulder, correct legs, good withers, proportional back, well-angled hip, flat top line, and high tail carriage. It's a long list indeed, but when you stop thinking about these nit-picky aspects of conformation, you can start to appreciate how her femininity shines through. Then you're able to view her as a pretty girl trotting around the ring with pride, power, spunk, exuberance, and effortless beauty. That's what it means to be an Arabian mare.
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