This one took me forever to figure out, but it's been a lifesaver ever since:
After carefully arranging your ponies on your table, you’d be surprised how quickly that organization can fall apart. Somehow, the same amount of horses will gradually take up more space on your table throughout the day, especially when classes are called quickly and ribbons start to pile up.
The solution? Pack as you go. When a horse has finished his last class and doesn’t need to return to the table for a call back, put him back in his pony pouch, box, or case. This often means you should be virtually ready to go by the end of the show.
The less time it takes you to pack at the end of the show, the better. Packing quickly takes practice. Also, a show holder must stay in the hall until after all of the showers have left. Your show holder will greatly appreciate not having to wait long on their showers.
Showing posts with label Making Things Easier. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Making Things Easier. Show all posts
Thursday, September 10, 2009
Sunday, August 30, 2009
Making Things Easier: Pony Baskets
Little early for Monday. I'm moving tomorrow and I'm about to disconnect and pack up my modem.
Today’s tip comes from hobbyist Tiffany Birkinbine:
“An easy and safe way to carry your stablemates to the table is a basket. You can buy a small basket at a hobby shop. Put a soft cloth in the basket to keep your models from being scratched. This method helps to keep you from dropping your models along with helping you pull double duty by bringing models up for the next class and taking models back to your table at the same time after the previous class has been pinned.”
Believe me that this technique is certainly preferable to the mini-between-every-finger technique.
Today’s tip comes from hobbyist Tiffany Birkinbine:
“An easy and safe way to carry your stablemates to the table is a basket. You can buy a small basket at a hobby shop. Put a soft cloth in the basket to keep your models from being scratched. This method helps to keep you from dropping your models along with helping you pull double duty by bringing models up for the next class and taking models back to your table at the same time after the previous class has been pinned.”
Believe me that this technique is certainly preferable to the mini-between-every-finger technique.
Wednesday, August 26, 2009
Making Things Easier: A Classlist
This post will be the first of an ongoing series. These are tips, not hard and fast rules, that are meant to make showing easier on you. I had wonderful intentions of making this a weekly feature (Making Things Easier Monday?) but my friends will testify that I’m just not that organized.
Even veteran showers will create their own classlist. Before the show, copy the regular classlist into a word document and then type in your horses’ names or numbers next to the class you plan to show them in.
When a class is called, glance down at the classlist instead of searching your table while trying to remember how many “OF Appaloosas” you brought with you. This is the easiest way to assure you won’t miss a class.
Did you remember all of your OF Appaloosas?
Even veteran showers will create their own classlist. Before the show, copy the regular classlist into a word document and then type in your horses’ names or numbers next to the class you plan to show them in.
When a class is called, glance down at the classlist instead of searching your table while trying to remember how many “OF Appaloosas” you brought with you. This is the easiest way to assure you won’t miss a class.
Did you remember all of your OF Appaloosas?
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