concours d elegance classes???

[xmariax]

i have entered it but never even watched a class before what happens is it the same as a normal showing class or is there no individual show????
i have a outfit but would like to know what to expect...
is it just judged on the look of horse and rider????
thanks x

 

[teresagarsden]

Never done one but have watched a few. same as a show class and included an individual show. One lady told me that wherever the horse is in the ring the judge looks at the overall picture like its framed and how true to type that would be.
Not sure if this helps but good luck and dont forget to post the pics.
Not sure if this is helpful but of the 4 horses in the last class i watched 2 were spooky of the oppositions costumes which looked hard work as they were side saddle, so may be worth getting a few mates the dress their horses up so yours can get used to it.
Teresa