Classy Question

[Georgia68]

Being relatively new to things horsey, I’ve recently observed that there seems to be some class divisions between the different disciplines, but is it really the case. It seems to go something like this:

Eventing Upper Class
Dressage Middle Class
Show Jumping Working Class

What d’ya reckon?

 

[arizonahoney]

Interesting...

[[steps back to watch the fireworks]]

 

[smellsofhorse]

n i dont think its like you describe.
within each discipline there are class divides.
those that do unaffiliated and those that do unaffiliated

 

[Doormouse]

Ha Ha - snorts water down nose and over keyboard!

That really made me laugh, it is actually in some respects very perceptive and accurate!!!

 

[Georgia68]

Oops, is the proverbial cat about to take down some pigeons? :0))

 

[sassybebe]

I think showjumping is more "new money" rather than working class

 

[Luci07]

Would possibly swap Dressage and eventing around..! but food for thought...

so... where would you put Showing?!!

 

[Kenzo]

OP - Please do elaborate in the form of equestrian clothing ....for added humour purposes of course

*spits out feathers*

 

[Lady La La]

Ahaa, Wouldn't life be easier if this was actually the case?

 

[Kenzo]

Ahaa, Wouldn't life be easier if this was actually the case?

oh yes, one would soon sort the wheat from one's chaff

 

[Lady La La]

oh yes, one would soon sort the wheat from one's chaff

*Quickly deletes all showjumpers from facebook*
One only associates with Eventers these days...

 

[martlin]

Being relatively new to things horsey, I’ve recently observed that there seems to be some class divisions between the different disciplines, but is it really the case. It seems to go something like this:

Eventing Upper Class
Dressage Middle Class
Show Jumping Working Class

What d’ya reckon?

So, if you take into consideration (and we all know it's true) that hunting is for Toffs only, does it mean that hunters that showjump are mixing with the masses or that showjumpers that hunt aim above their station?

 

[Lady La La]

so... where would you put Showing?!!

...I'm really eager to hear her answer to this

 

[Georgia68]

*Blinks and looks innocent*

 

[Kenzo]

So, if you take into consideration (and we all know it's true) that hunting is for Toffs only, does it mean that hunters that showjump are mixing with the masses or that showjumpers that hunt aim above their station?

how very dare you!

*coughs into hand and mumbles* aiming above their station

 

[Georgia68]

...I'm really eager to hear her answer to this

Is that actually a discipline as such? *blinks again*

 

[martlin]

how very dare you!

*coughs into hand and mumbles* aiming above their station

How about them misguided eventers who go showjumping over winter?

 

[Kenzo]

Is that actually a discipline as such? *blinks again*

It's amazing what a bit of 'good quality' tweed and Patey hat can do, but all goes out of the window once a rider opens their mouth

Good thing about showing is ....you don't speak much

 

[Kenzo]

How about them misguided eventers who go showjumping over winter?

*jaw drops, slams best China tea cup on table*

how very VERY dare you

 

[Luci07]

So I need to explain to my horse that thanks to him I have had to reduce my social standing as he has decided to be a horse that will NOT jump fixed fences - or rather slows down suspiciously and then carefully showjumps each one..Coloured fences on the other hand are attacked with glee..

On the other hand, if as planned we go hunting...would I be considered to have retrieved my former status?

Starts looking at HQ for Irish pone who will event...!

 

[Georgia68]

How about them misguided eventers who go showjumping over winter?

Learning how the other half lives? Charitable work maybe?

 

[martlin]

Learning how the other half lives? Charitable work maybe?

Possible...
Wouldn't it be sensible to have a transitional step though and mix with the penguins.. ehem, dressage people for a bit?

 

[Georgia68]

Possible...
Wouldn't it be sensible to have a transitional step though and mix with the penguins.. ehem, dressage people for a bit?

You know what they say though, that working class people and upper class people generally have more in common.

So I think skip out the middle penguin bit.