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Post by BettyBo on Sept 20, 2012 12:34:12 GMT
I have concerns regarding my pony at HOYS this year she gets very nervous when there is lots of clapping. I know it's really exciting and buzzy at HOYS that's going to make it worse and to be honest it would make the riders job much easier if clapping wasn't allowed until after all the ponies have been placed. What are your thoughts on this???
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Post by nici on Sept 20, 2012 13:06:34 GMT
Perhaps people should adopt the Silent Applause approach used during the Grade 1a tests at the Paralympics, where we were all asked to wave our support rather than applaude, until the horse had left the arena and was under the control of a handler on the ground.
It was very surreal - as though someone had pressed a Mute button on the world - but very effective!
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Post by conniegirl on Sept 20, 2012 13:09:20 GMT
if your horse cant take the aplause then it is not ready to be there.
Take it out, get it to pre hoys clinics and get its clapping issue delt with.
At a recent Julie Templeton clinic that I went to the audience were asked to clap loudly and keep clapping untill all the horses settled.
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Post by pennypoo on Sept 20, 2012 16:04:46 GMT
why not try some ear plugs? wrked a treat on my friends horse (she a producer) who went to hoys ever yr, and no amount of clappng and try to prepair the horse would wrk so she tried ear plugs
some horses/ponies like some dont but they take a bit of getting used too !! google them theres lots on the market
best of luck at hoys and dont let the worry of clapping spoil it for you!!! a massive thing you done qualigying ENJOY!!!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 20, 2012 16:08:45 GMT
We went to watch last year and a beautiful little sec A with a child on board did a fab individual show - the crowd clapped and the pony jumped - not placed  |
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Post by chloesmum on Sept 22, 2012 12:45:36 GMT
Sorry conniegirl I disagree. Some horses just cannot take the clapping and you cannot get them used to it.
Our old IntSRT hated the clapping and no amount of earplugs would change that. He was 2nd at HOYS and won the RIHS and chapmion BSPS in an electric evening performance BUT he never got used to it!
It was always worse at HOYS as everything is so much closer and I know in his case he found it claustophobic = always better at RIHS as crowd not so close.
We were always ready for the clapping as people got pulled forward and tried to keep him calm and hopefully next to something sensible! However he blew HOYS one year because as he came out to start his show some people in the sudience started whooping and stamping feet in appreciation of the one who had gone before us - really helpful NOT! It really unsettled him.
I understand the desire to clap and cheer your friends but PLEASE spare a thought for the next one out.
Good luck yourhorse notsure what class you are in, best advice, really good earplugs and a calm jockey with lots of polos in pocket!
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Post by coloured on Sept 22, 2012 14:32:16 GMT
if your horse cant take the aplause then it is not ready to be there. Take it out, get it to pre hoys clinics and get its clapping issue delt with. At a recent Julie Templeton clinic that I went to the audience were asked to clap loudly and keep clapping untill all the horses settled. I bet you have never ridden at HOYS! One of things the ponies find scary in the Caldene is that the noise is all around them - and for those standing in line, a sudden explosion of clapping behind them can make the most ploddy of horses jump. And some ponies NEVER learn to deal with the noise. Earplugs will definitely help - but the best thing is to try to stand with a pony that is not bothered. If you stand next to something going dolally, you can bet your bottom dollar, that the panic will infect your pony. At least with the horse classes clapping only happens once the winners are announced. I happen to think clapping because your child has successfully walked, trotted and cantered is a bit over the top. Now, if they had been doing handstands and back flips, perhaps ... |
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Post by gillwales on Sept 22, 2012 16:42:45 GMT
The applause is part and parcel of of a major show and makes the atmosphere that something special, it would be a shame to loose it and in my opinion, part of being a show horse or pony. I really hope that your daughter's pony does not get affected by it and you have an enjoyable show
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Post by magpie on Sept 23, 2012 13:38:09 GMT
We went to watch last year and a beautiful little sec A with a child on board did a fab individual show - the crowd clapped and the pony jumped - not placed Luckoftheirish, I know which one you mean. It was a lovely dun pony ridden by Gemma Pallett I think- did a absolutely beautiful show and totally deserved a placing but the crowd clapped too prematurely and it freaked a little. Such a shame. I have done little clap if a nice show was done but mostly reserve it for when the results are announced. I love clapping along to the winners music though! |
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Post by showing67 on Sept 23, 2012 13:43:11 GMT
Clapping is part of the HOYS atmosphere and makes it like no other show in the country. Try and get your horse used to it because I doubt there will ever be a clapping ban
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Post by Sanday on Sept 27, 2012 18:22:39 GMT
even some the most amazing show horses dnt like the clapping including previous hoys winners plug its ears maybe a calmer and just enjoy yourself good luck
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