Hairies in SFAS

abbijay

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Does anyone know if any entered riding club show horse class last year (as per the article on their website)?
I'm wondering if they were left natural or pulled and plaited?
 
I know several that have taken part in the qualifiers turned out as natives or traditionals as per their type, they didn't qualify for the final and I'm sure that some might be quick to say "it was because they don't like hairies" but I'm sure there were other factors involved, I think its a bit like saying they don't like chestnuts! The right one could make it - it makes it clear on the website that they can enter.
 
Thanks 3bh!
Now I have a huge dilemma if I go for it. If I turn out to type we'll be in ribbons and all sorts! (BP is a Clydesdale)
 
Yep, there were quite a few in the RCSH sections last year and none qualified; one I saw couldn't get over the jumps and the others just weren't at the standard necessary.

It became apparent to me in the final at HOYS last year that the emphasis in this class now really is on behaviour and ride. The line up horses in the main were the ones that gave the ride judge a good ride. One horse went well in every aspect, but wouldn't stand and so wasn't placed. Mine didn't go well for the ride judge, so we weren't either.

I truly believe that the judges at the qualifiers will put any horse through in this class, regardless of type, if it goes well and is correct.

Have a look at some of the pics from last years qualifiers for tips on turnout - SM photos I think, link on SFAS website. I *'think* 3BH is right and that at least one traditional was shown as a trad, i.e. wasn't pulled and plaited, but I can't remember for certain.
 
There was at least one hairy that I remember seeing from the qualifier pictures and it was turned out to type, which is what I would have expected.

I agree with what pootleperkin says about the class as we were both in the final last year - it's largely about the performance, which I think is how it should be. You need a nice looking, well schooled horse that behaves impeccably, jumps smoothly out of its stride and gives a very good ride - but it doesn't have to be a 'show' horse by any means.
 
Thanks guys, I really appreciate the info from past masters. Well done both for getting to hoys! I have no delusions of qualifying but I just want to put on a good show to represent the big guys.
 
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