Another Question!

[Mosh]

My Resolution for this yer was to try new and different horsey things so I've decided to go and do a ridden coloured class on my friends pony this weekend, or on the 28th of september.
Now, I have never done an in hand showing class before, nevermind ridden.
So what exactly do i have to do?
I think i have the basics,
I follow the leader, then do my individual show. Then we line up and we get pulled up...I think

So question time:
1: How do i avoid being the leader! I am so scared of this aspect
2: what do i do in my individual show?!

Thank you for any answers. I am really excited and I can't wait!

 

[Girlracer]

There isn't really a 'leader' as such, you just all go around the ring. If you are in front then just do a circle and pull in behind. You are allowed to do this.

I won't try typing out a full show but a few tips - keep it pretty short, keep walking to a minimum but you do still need to show a walk. And keep in the judges eye line i.e don't go behind the row of horses!

Good luck!

 

[Mosh]

thats really helpful, thank you!
showing here i come! lol

 

[Apalacia01]

Maybe post in competition riders? They have shower peep's in there, who will help you! Good luck! And I want to see pictures, would have loved to have done it with my mare before I emigrated!

 

[Vickey]

Watch a couple of in-hand classes before you go in, look for the ones where people a figure of 8 in front of the judge. Keep a reasonable distance away from the horse in front. They are looking for a good walk and flowing trot paces, and most of all good behaviour make sure the horse stands up nice and straight!

Most of all smile and have fun...