"Ka30P" wrote in message
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The horses were
supposed to be very showy, lots of high action and fancy stepping. That
included holding his tail high and letting it flow behind him as he went
around
the ring. Now underneath that tail we would we want to see a dusty neather
region if you are a judge? (The answer is no ;-) Grooming is part of the
overall effort.

Wouldn't the vaseline act as an attractant to dust, dirt and other
undesireables?

BV