>>>>> Gloves are also a requirement.  You did have gloves right?
 >>>> Yes, I did have gloves (hot as hades but I had them on). Gloves are
 >>>> also a necessity for Western Pleasure.
 >>> Nope, depends on the specific association you show with. No
 >>> requirements for AQHA or PHBA, however if we're talking
 >>> "trends" here.. that's another story. Folks out here do not
 >>> show with gloves on for WP.
 >> Hummmmmmmmm -- they do here and I thought it was so silly as it's so
 >> hot in Florida all the time ....
 > Breed shows or open shows?
    I went to a Quarter Horse Show in Tampa when I had Daisy - all the other 
shows were open shows.
 > BTW.. the EPM mare was put down today. Frankly and as much
 > as I hate to say this.. I think it was really better this
 > way. :(
    Oh dear ..... you're probably right -- it was best but that doesn't make 
it any easier .
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