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SHP/SP
Aug 19, 2014 8:24:00 GMT
Post by casper15 on Aug 19, 2014 8:24:00 GMT
Hi, What exactly is it that SHP judges look for? I have a SHP who has done well at Equifest in these classes however on multiple occasions I have seen the finer boned (what i would define as a SP) come higher up than those with more bone and not so flashy paces as these finer ponies. Does anyone have a judges perspective to put into this as I am really stuck as to why the judges go for the finer, flashier ponies at times when there are proper hunter ponies in the class? Is it just because the finer ponies look flashier and so they judges are drawn towards picking them? Thanks
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SHP/SP
Aug 19, 2014 9:08:23 GMT
Post by diadem on Aug 19, 2014 9:08:23 GMT
I d want to see good strong limbs, shorter cannons, strong forearm, no daisy cutter but with elevation, a tiny supson of knee, without that no shp would be able to cover bad going out in the field, a daisy cutter would not be able to dig in and have leverage. They have to be workman like, correct of course, handsome not pretty and be an armchair, they should not be chubby SPs IMHO x.
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SHP/SP
Aug 19, 2014 9:20:18 GMT
Post by casper15 on Aug 19, 2014 9:20:18 GMT
Thank you - I have seen so many flashy show ponies getting high places and i just couldnt understand why. Have always said that these finer ponies wouldn't be able to do a days hunting especially on bad ground but they still get the placings so wanted to see if others thought the same!
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SHP/SP
Aug 19, 2014 18:46:34 GMT
Post by sparkysunny on Aug 19, 2014 18:46:34 GMT
casper15 - I have to say, I have wondered, like you, which 'type' of SHP judges should be looking for. Whilst I appreciate judges have their personal preferences, IMO the more 'show pony' type would never cope with a full day's hunting (ready to be shot down in flames by those with show ponies which do!!!) That said, it always seems to be the showier types that do well these days - is that because judges are looking at the 'pretty' picture more than taking into account the job these ponies are meant to be able to do?
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smalley
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SHP/SP
Aug 19, 2014 19:50:47 GMT
Post by smalley on Aug 19, 2014 19:50:47 GMT
I showed my overgrown welsh b as a hunter pony, she is definitely too chunky to be a sp but always looked a bit fine in shp classes, but she wasn't a flicky mover - she has a huge extended trot which looks flashy but she's definitely not a pretty pretty type. She will hunt all day and is a really comfortable ride but I think it's personal preference - some judges prefer stockier, proper hunters and others look at the flashy movement.
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Post by casper15 on Aug 20, 2014 10:04:45 GMT
I guess it will always be personal preference - just frustrates me when you see ponies entered in SHP classes and then they go off and do the SP classes and win them aswell, i have never understood how a horse can be both a SHP and a SP but i suppose if you know your horse does particularly well under a certain judge in a certain section then can't blame them for going in
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