No Cradle stakes or FPSHT

[jimjim]

What a shame in such a comprehensive schedule there is nothing to cater for my daughter and her ponies. I was really looking forward to going but without these classes it is fairly pointless. Please can we have them next year?

[thatboythatgirl]

there are FPSHT classes there just worded differently

[bigmama]

Please see Equifest classes 108, 112, 113, 256, 257, 421 (if home-produced), 422, 424 (if pony 4, 5 or 6yr old), 596 WHP training stakes max ht 69cms, 168 Nov Nursery max ht 61cms, 491 Nov 133 max ht 69cms (bsps cradle hts 55 to 70cms so Equifest classes 596, 168 & 491 are within the same range)

also, if your daughter can jump cradle then she will no doubt be able to do the standard 12hds SHP in which case there are several classes for that and also equitation, best trained pony and young handler classes as well as clear round working hunter and clear round unaffiliated show jumping so there are plenty of classes for your daughter and her ponies to do .... its a lovely show and i can highly recommend and if there are other classes you wish to see @ Equifest next year, simply ask Betsy Branyon and she will look into it for you and do her best to incorporate

[lecfec]

I'm disappointed with the lack of M&M cradle & nursery stakes as well, these classes are normally well supported too. I appreciate that it isn't easy to please everyone and have numerous classes for every pony. Betsy & her team do a fantastic job but for us this year the classes are lacking.

[jimjim]

Thanks bigmama you are right about the nursery and yes she is able to jump the height but a 122 pony against 133 pony is a massive difference. Our pony is a cradle stakes pony. I will take another look but still not sure as long way to go for me and expensive stabling for not right classes. I do honestly think they should cater better for this class and will contact Betsy Branyan if you think worth it.

[ponymum]

There is definately a fpsht as my daughter won it in 2009 on her 12shp....the schedule just needs a good looking at! ;D

[bigmama]

jimjim ..... yes, it is well worth asking Betsy to put your classes on in 2012 .. she is very receptive to all ideas and does her very best to accommodate everyone

[greengage]

Class 256, Show hunter pony First Ridden. Rider 10yrs and under
Class 257 Tiny tots Show Pony/ show Hunter Pony Rider 10 yrs and under
Class 108 Novice Show hunter pony First ridden
Class 112 Show hunter pony First ridden. Rider 10yrs and under
class 113 Tiny tots Show pony/showhunter pony Rider 10yrs and under