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Post by oberchis on Sept 8, 2010 10:39:37 GMT
Hi has any one had there stallion or colt graded with the BSPA that can tell me what they'll be looking for at the grading and what it entails please. I'm looking at getting my colt graded. Many thanks x
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Post by stormyskies on Sept 8, 2010 12:32:11 GMT
Yes I had storm graded with both Chaps and bspa at beginning of year.
You will be given a running order before the day. This will depend on how organised they are!
On day you need him turned out to perfection. You will stand him up before grading panel and they will have a good look at him and discuss vet report. You need to have him 5 stage vetted prior to event. They will pick feet up and touch him so make sure he is used to this.
Then you walk away and back and then trot away and back. They may ask you to do this again. Then you go into indoor and show his paces loose. Make sure he is used to loose schooling.
Then he is ridden on afternoon If you are doing ridden grading. Just like a normal individual show.
If you are jumping he will need to loose jump down lane.
Then they take DNA sample.
You find out again depending on how organised they are. It took them 5 days until I found out.
Good luck! I found it very stressful!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 8, 2010 12:40:02 GMT
I agree stormyskies, They now seem to be extremely keen on temperament also, much more than they used to. Good luck
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Post by tree on Sept 8, 2010 13:11:59 GMT
Just had my yearling colt evaluated - he did very well and got a Red Preferred Status
The evaluations and grading processes are slightly different - evaluations will not require a 5 stage vetting, grading does
All aspects of conformation will be looked at - feet, limbs, type, temperament, movement
You will be asked to walk and trot away, loose school etc and limbs and feet will be closely examined
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Post by stormyskies on Sept 8, 2010 14:08:35 GMT
Yes temp looked at. We got 9's
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Post by kates on Sept 8, 2010 14:46:50 GMT
Hello, I've just rung up the bspa and got the low down for it. I'm so worried I'll mess it up lol. I've been showing for over 20 years and THIS im nervous about lol.
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Post by stormyskies on Sept 8, 2010 18:14:37 GMT
dont worry kates, i was ill over mine. i had chaps one week and bspa the next.
i think my husband was ready to divorce me!!!
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