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Post by are we doomed? on Jul 28, 2017 11:41:41 GMT
As the title!
How badly are they frowned upon? They are genuine false curbs but the capped hock is from rolling and hitting a hock on the bloody wall!
Are we wasting our time and money? Rest of the horse is very nice indeed!
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Post by catkin on Jul 28, 2017 12:01:22 GMT
Well, I wouldn't choose a horse to show like this. If you already own it, give it a go... but I think the odds are rather stacked against you. Good luck
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Post by oldschooler on Jul 28, 2017 12:11:35 GMT
Agree not a first choice for showing they will certainly act against you especially in a flat class. More acceptable if a worker class. Personally hate capped hocks, saw too many that were the result of poor management, afraid you were very unlucky to get them through an injury but I know this happens. All you can do is try as it will depend on the quality of your opposition, don't lose heart.
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Post by gillwales on Jul 28, 2017 12:37:54 GMT
wash regularly with hand soap, make certain you rinse thoroughly, this will help with the hardening of the skin in that area. Like above, if you have the horse already then go with the flow, but be realistic. Workers will be more forgiving if the horse goes well. If showing is your thing then consider selling and getting something else.
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Post by are we doomed? on Jul 28, 2017 13:14:08 GMT
Thanks for replies.
The horse is already owned by my partner, bought for hunting but showing is my thing, so I want to steal him for that occasionally. I already have a show hunter pony that does very well and a veteran riding pony, (my ex jumping pony), who holds her own in hand but I am too old to ride the SHP county level. He is a gorgeous boy for the most part, just those pesky hocks! He makes a nice shape over a fence so I think we will try workers. Im not expecting to go to HOYS or win at Windsor on him but would like to do amatuer classes at least.
Yes unfortunately the hock was done on the wall, I saw the bloody great big oath do it with my own eyes. I am such a stickler for huge thick beds too!Typical.
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Post by MrsShowing on Jul 28, 2017 19:11:47 GMT
Thanks for replies. The horse is already owned by my partner, bought for hunting but showing is my thing, so I want to steal him for that occasionally. I already have a show hunter pony that does very well and a veteran riding pony, (my ex jumping pony), who holds her own in hand but I am too old to ride the SHP county level. He is a gorgeous boy for the most part, just those pesky hocks! He makes a nice shape over a fence so I think we will try workers. Im not expecting to go to HOYS or win at Windsor on him but would like to do amatuer classes at least. Yes unfortunately the hock was done on the wall, I saw the bloody great big oath do it with my own eyes. I am such a stickler for huge thick beds too!Typical. In my experience, in the Amateur Hunter classes judges can be quite forgiving of acquired blemishes on horses that do actually hunt, provided they give a good ride. Work on the quality of the ride as that is the thing that really matters most in these classes and that is something that you can change and improve to its absolute best. If it comes down to a decision between two equally good rides from two equally well put together horses, one with blemishes, one without, then it's the one without that is going to win, but a good ride from any horse will always beat a poor ride from even the best looking animal. There are no marks for these classes and the judges have to discuss and agree and a good ride always carries sway. Completely the opposite of pony classes, where it's all about type because the judge never gets on them. Good luck and don't despair.
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