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Post by julie on Jan 9, 2007 12:18:57 GMT
I've been offered for my daughter on free loan a 12.2 dun and white gelding, m/w build, very pretty head, straight but not exciting mover who jumps well (apparently!). Can anyone tell me what type of non native pony judges are looking for showing before I go to all the expense of registrations/passports etc? Realise this may be a little vague but we do like showing and its expensive enough without hampering ourselves from the start. Is being so small a disadvantage as they go up to 153cms? Are there any coloured WHP classes or are they at CHAPS/BSPA shows only? Any advice greatfully received!
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woof
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Post by woof on Jan 9, 2007 15:45:44 GMT
Hi Julie, we show an 11.2 coloured pony as a non-native, being so small is not a disadvantage as long as the pony goes well, there are worker classes within chaps and bspa but what we do is compete bsps and then we can pick up all our qualifiers that way as long as we are the highest placed coloured in the class. Have to say we did both lots of champs in 06 and we had a fab time. ours does lead rein right through to open classes and we got well placed in all our classes but just like all showing the judges still want an animal to move well as well as good conf. Hope this helps a bit.
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Post by Philippa on Jan 9, 2007 20:28:51 GMT
Size isn't everything Julie, take a look at My Little Nutmeg, god bless her, sadly now passed away. She was an absolute dream to watch and took many a championship from the big uns!!!!!!
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Post by abe on Jan 10, 2007 17:11:23 GMT
Hi Julie. I don't know a grear deal about showing coloured horses but we used to have a palamino sec B that we decided to do palamino/coloured classes with. Not knowing much about these classes we decided to just enter an unaffiliated one at a show we were going to anyway. Turned out it was a huge class of about 25 and we won!!! We spoke to other competitors in the ring who were only too helpful to give us tips and hints and the judge was also helpful in telling us about turn out, way of going etc. So I'd say find a small show to take your new pony to and watch and learn and don't be afraid to ask questions!Or you could also try ringing CHAPS and other societies to see what classes they offer that are suitable! I'm sure you and your daughter will have great fun with your new steed!
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Post by coloured fan on Jan 10, 2007 17:20:20 GMT
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