Competiting show jumping small pony

[Horsesforlife010305]

I'm a small 16yr old (5ft2) and have a 12hh welshie x trotter pony. He has an incredible jump on him and so far has proved he is more than capable of jumping 70cm with me. I am thinking of competing him. Although due to his size and my age, I'm not sure if this is possible. Am I eligible as a junior? Done some research but struggling to work it out, can anyone help? Am haven't competed show jumping before and not familiar with requirements, etc.

Picture for attention

 

[Orangehorse]

Just look at the schedule! Different shows have different classes, rules and conditions.
In the past a 12.2 pony would be for riders 12 and under, so you are a bit over that. But there might be other classes you could go in, and most shows have a Clear Round Jumping to get you started.

 

[criso]

For unaffilated round here it's all about jump height classes not height of horse or age of rider. So you could enter a 65cm class or 75cm class. Some shows split into horses and ponies if there are enough entries, some into juniors or seniors.

ETA striding in doubles is horse striding but tends not to be quite as long as affilated so I would practice this at home to work out with pony that small what's the best approach.

 

[Horsesforlife010305]

Just look at the schedule! Different shows have different classes, rules and conditions.
In the past a 12.2 pony would be for riders 12 and under, so you are a bit over that. But there might be other classes you could go in, and most shows have a Clear Round Jumping to get you started.

For unaffilated round here it's all about jump height classes not height of horse or age of rider. So you could enter a 65cm class or 75cm class. Some shows split into horses and ponies if there are enough entries, some into juniors or seniors.

ETA striding in doubles is horse striding but tends not to be quite as long as affilated so I would practice this at home to work out with pony that small what's the best approach.

Thanks, that makes more sense!

 

[maya2008]

I am an adult and have jumped a 13.2hh to 90cm at shows unaffiliated. As said above, practice the striding at home. Then, if possible, do some course hire before competitions. You need to be able to jump 70cm oxers - some show centres make them as wide as they are tall, some don’t. Depending on your pony’s scope, you can choose accordingly!