Why Do You Show Here?? Opinion Poll

Just to clarify, this is WHEREVER you show right? Doesn't matter where or what, you're just trying to find some common motivators for people who show? (I am just thinking that, for example, I show my reining mare for different reasons to my potential 2014 foal :-)

I voted but for me there are definitely considerations other than those listed. For example I want to know that I can enter a variety of classes rather than just one or 2, especially if I travel to attend. I drive minis so good ground is a major consideration for me but I don't mind only one judge. Cost counts for me because (like a lot of people) I seem to be permanently trying to balance my 'want to-s' with my 'have to-s' so must budget fun and since I no longer breed, showing is just for fun. There are some shows that do a package price that is less expensive, such as X$s for a single class and then 10 or 15% less overall for 5 classes or an all day price which is cheaper per class if you enter several but still higher than a single class. This is meant to help get entries in more classes and so there will be fewer classes with one or no horses.

For the minis we need fairly firm footing. Sand works, grass works,sand/gravel mix will work if it will pack a bit rather than remaining loose. Most arenas, instead of being harrowed before mini classes have a drag pulled over them to fill in divots and flatten the footing so the cart tires don't cut too deeply. I once showed in Quesnel in an outdoor ring that was so deep by the end of the day that my mare (who I will grant you was not as fit as should could have been - it was an June show) refused for the first time in all the years I've driven her, to back. She just had nothing left to give after doing 5 long classes in footing that the drafts and larger driving horses had churned up. I still placed 2nd in that class but felt like I had let my horse down by over facing her with too many classes in deep ground. I can't really guarantee anything but I'm thinking you may see more minis from Quesnel and PG at your open shows when there are classes available (and no conflicts lol, most of our group will choose breed shows first) Our local mini club has decided to shut down and the members who like to drive and show will be looking for venues I think. There was a lot of talk last year about taking in the Smithers show (Fall fair) but I don't know who all made the trip. I didn't show at al last year but with any luck I might be able to get to a couple shows this coming summer/fall.