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Post by kate1988 on Sept 7, 2015 12:59:14 GMT
Hi all ? After a bit of advice! I took our little Shetland to a local show at the weekend to do some in hand classes. We've never really done any showing before so he did really well, but the judge said that I needed to present him more and learn how to show him properly to really show him off? Any advice on how to do this would be much appreciated as I don't want to let the little man down in any future shows! ?
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sarahp
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Post by sarahp on Sept 7, 2015 13:56:40 GMT
Perhaps going to watch some top classes and taking careful notes of what their handlers do would help?
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Post by bam on Sept 7, 2015 14:01:45 GMT
You've got to walk into the ring thinking my ponies going to win ,you need to really show the judge he/she's the winner it's all about presence. Stand them up get the horses attention ears forward looking pretty make sure their standing correctly. No judge wants to see a horse walk around with its head on the floor looking boring.
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Post by fanfarefan on Sept 7, 2015 16:40:08 GMT
as sarahp said , the best way to learn is to go and watch ,,,,however one or two tips ,,,,,, always go in the ring as if you know what your doing ,,, a good positive walk ,,,, dont slop along as if you are ambling out to the paddock ,,, pony up beside you,, talk to him/her keep their interest ,,,, practice your trotting up at home ,,, get a good and positive response when you ask for trot ,,,, now ,,, not half way round the ring when the pony feels like it lol ,in your show for the judge ,,, bring the pony out, stand it up properly,,make sure the pony is attending to you ,,,again watching at shows will teach you how this is done , swiftly , and correctly ,,,,, you walk away from the judge ,,, turn ,,, and as you turn ,,,,having practiced at home ,,,,ask your pony for a good forward spontaneous trot and keep going round the back of the line ,,,,,, basically the judge would like to see pony and handler that are up together as a partner ship,and look as though they want to be in the ring ,,, not somewhere else ,,,, most of all have fun and enjoy sx
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Post by sarahp on Sept 7, 2015 17:55:32 GMT
And when you've turned round and trotted, head straight for the judge - he/she will move and the whole point is for them to see if the pony moves straight which they can't if you go wide.
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Post by dogandbone on Sept 7, 2015 19:47:53 GMT
All of the above, but I would add that before you even go into the ring, look at 'top class', e.g. HOYS photos RI photos etc, as to what the handlers look like, what they wear, and how the pony's mane and tail look like - length, shape at the top and bottom lol! The first impression is SOOO important !
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Post by kate1988 on Sept 7, 2015 21:08:04 GMT
Thanks very much everyone for the comments! We'll do some preparation in the school before the next show, work on getting a good trot going and standing correctly. And I'll try and be a bit more confident next time we're in the ring! Thanks again
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Post by Ziggy on Sept 27, 2015 16:07:06 GMT
Definitely all of the above and practice, practice, practice is the key. I got put down to second when showing our show pony in hand. He should have won the class hands down so I was cross with myself. He would not stand still when being presented for the judge. If we had only Practiced more!! In hand judges want to see manners as much as ridden judges. One of my pet hates both ridden and in hand is seeing ponies bunched up when going round the ring, how can the judge see the pony properly. if you find yourself bunched up doing a little circle to hopefully give yourself more room. Good luck at your next show!!
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Post by sjw87 on Sept 27, 2015 18:36:00 GMT
I come from a completely non-horsey background and started showing before the era of the internet so had to learn the ropes from where I could. As well as watching others in the ring, the allen photographic guide to in hand showing was really useful ( www.whsmith.co.uk/products/showing-in-hand-allen-photographic-guides-no7/9780851316772. Your pony could have the best conformation in the world but if it doesn't stand still or you block the judges view of your pony by standing in the way then the judge can't possibly give a good mark. Sent from my GT-I9195 using proboards
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Post by comanchediva on Sept 27, 2015 20:09:28 GMT
Practice standing him up at home and get someone to walk round and look at him as the judge would but get them to wear a long coat. You'd be surprised how many ponies are scared of the noise and movement a long coat can make if they're not used to it and it makes them pay attention to the judge instead of the handler.
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Post by mcnaughty on Sept 30, 2015 12:05:54 GMT
Enter the ring at a walk on the right rein (you on the outside ..) you will after a while be asked to stop and individually you will be asked to trot round to the rear of the group. So you need to run at a speed that shows the pony's trot off (not belting round and not ambling) and be at the pony's shoulder the whole time. I usually keep running until the judge stops looking at me but some people like to trot along a long side then halt, stand them up and then nod to the judge. Watch the others and see what they do! You will then be called in to line up. Then you will be called out individually. Stand the pony up and you stand at it's head. Make it stand still and practice this at home. No fidgeting, grabbing for grass, standing on toes! You can pull a bit of grass and ask the pony to stretch his neck out to show a good length of neck. The judge will walk round the pony and when he/she comes to look at the front you need to step to one side so they can. They you walk away - I always count 8-10 paces, turn right and then trot back straight at the judge (they will get out of the way!) and then in a straight line for as long as poss after judge and then trot on round and back to your place in the lineup. Take a look at the Equinational photos of equifest or similar large shows to see tips on turnout of you and pony. Oh and smile!!
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