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Post by scarileo on Aug 10, 2017 14:11:49 GMT
Hi, I've been mulling over some showing questions for quite some time but just realised I could ask the lovely people of Horse Gossip for opinions and advice! 1) I have a part-bred Arab who I am intending to show in part bred and young rider classes. He is a true hunter in type so what browband should I use (coloured or plain)? I also guess that the jacket colour (navy or tweed) depends on whether I present him as a hunter or riding horse? 2) In intermediate working hunter pony classes, are flying changes permissible in an individual show or are they a thing of the past? I seem to remember that they used to really impress some judges but I don't want to be too controversial or 'dressage-y'! 3) What's the most impressive 'trick' that you think is appropriate for a showing class? (for hacks as well as working hunters) Obviously way of going and paces are more important but, if done well, I think 'tricks' can really give you an edge - especially in a supreme pre-judging or a massive class of simple individual shows! 4) Showjumping saddles in working hunter classes? Mine covers the shoulder quite a lot (forward cut) but the horses jump so much better in it than their GP's. Would I get marked down for this or would/should judges only look at conformation (or appearance of conformation) in the conformation section? I'd love to hear some opinions on this, TIA xxx
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Post by gillwales on Aug 10, 2017 18:12:18 GMT
1) Show as a hunter in a plain browband with a tweed jacket.
2) I would avoid flying changes in an individual show, however they are good in the showjumping round.
3) For a hack class ride one-handed, BUT only if balanced or controlled.
4) It is not the horse that jumps better but the rider in a GP saddle. If you can afford it find something in-between. When judging the conformation the horse will be striped so to a degree it should not make much difference. However we are all human and if an impression is in your head of a certain point then it has to be strong to over rule it.
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