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Post by comanchediva on Oct 2, 2014 5:15:10 GMT
Are these classes aimed mainly at children or are they for all types of novice? We are going to start our stallion on his WH career next year and was thinking some of these classes might be a good place to start but I wasn't sure if this is the right class for an adult on a stallion, albeit a baby!
Any advice much appreciated as we are new to WH at BSPS level x
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Post by janetbushell on Oct 2, 2014 8:12:56 GMT
We get all types/ages at the NCPA Spring Spectacular & I hope we will at NCPA Cumbria WHP show on 16th November at Greenlands EC (shameless plug!)
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Post by comanchediva on Oct 2, 2014 11:03:21 GMT
Thanks Janet, the schedule looks great for the NCPA Cumbria show but we can't make that day unfortunately. I think we might bring him to Spring Spectacular, though  |
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Post by maddiesmum on Oct 2, 2014 18:01:04 GMT
We did the smallest one on the LR last weekend, but classes had more adults than juniors in, so totally fine  |
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Post by ponymum on Mar 2, 2015 11:14:13 GMT
I thought the point of these classes was to introduce "real novices" to the showring and a set of jumps! We attended Southview yesterday and I did feel some established combinations shouldnt be competing in them....A bit like the pretty polly classes! What do others think? It was a bit like taking candy off children if you ask me! And before anyone spouts green eyed monster, Not at all we were really pleased with our pony for his first jumping show , just dismayed to see ponies that jump opens in the training stakes.
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Post by CarolineNelson on Mar 2, 2015 12:58:35 GMT
I thought the point of these classes was to introduce "real novices" to the showring and a set of jumps! We attended Southview yesterday and I did feel some established combinations shouldnt be competing in them....A bit like the pretty polly classes! What do others think? It was a bit like taking candy off children if you ask me! And before anyone spouts green eyed monster, Not at all we were really pleased with our pony for his first jumping show , just dismayed to see ponies that jump opens in the training stakes. As has been stated a number of times before on HG, if run and 'judged' properly, the object of these classes is indeed to introduce eg: new combinations etc. - with the added bonus of 'assistance' and/or some 'advice' from the judge (who is, ideally, a 'trainer' as well as a judge) - if required/ requested. So, a training opportunity under competition conditions. There are no restrictions as to who enters - such as 'pure novice' / 'home produced / junior' / 'amateur, etc. just as there would be no pro/am restriction to riders entering eg. unaffiliated 'clear round'. Rider and pony, having jumped, go straight into riding a 'show' and the Conformation is not assessed, merely style and the way of going. Again, advice can be given after conclusion of the round/ show elements. In my experience, having had the opportunity to 'judge/coach' a number of these super classes, is that, having walked the course, riders often jump an adequate round but then lose their way when having to choreograph a 'show' with obstacles in the way. Excellent practice. So, in my humble opinion, this is an excellent concept if managed properly and with a kind, inviting, fluent Track at the different heights. Show organisers need to bear in mind that, with the opportunity for the riders to obtain feedback if desired, the section requires sufficient time for same. |
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