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Make up should be used sparingly
Q I've seen a few videos of people putting make up on their horses before a showing class. What is the reason and is this allowed?
Paige Wilson, Cumbria
Tabby says: Putting make up on a horse is a bit like humans wearing make up to look our best when we go out. It can be used to enhance their features, such as the shape of their eyes, or to make their white markings stand out, and it is permitted in the show ring.
Personally, I like to see a horse wearing a little bit of make up. Sometimes, when they don't have any
