Help is he a small or large breed?

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At a show I may go to at the weekend the M&Ms are split into small and large breeds. Herbs is a new forest. Is that a large breed M&M?
He's only 12.2hh so would he look stupid if he had to do the Large breed class?
There is a class for new forests so will probably take him in that and the novice inhand. If I want to do a third class is the M&M class worth it or should I just do Handsomest gelding or best condition?
I'm new to this showing melarky with a real pony (Lucy although she was the best was unreg :() So would realy appreceate some help with this.
Thankyou. Big bar of chockie for your trouble. :D
 
Thanks thats what I thought. Is it worth taking him in the class or should I just do another one I'm just worried he will get over looked being such a midget bless him.
 
Yep, NF's are definintely a large breed.

For the third class, if it was me (and this is my opinion only) I'd do the M&M class, because it's a more "serious" class - and if I were to go to all the effort required to present a horse decently for a show, I personally would go for serious rather than "fun" classes. But if all you want is a fun day out and are prepared to take pot luck in the Handsomest gelding class and don't take it to heart if he's not the handsomest in the judges eyes (even though all of us HHOers know he's VERY handsome), then go for that instead.

Personally, I hate best condition classes because the winners always seem to be obese.
 
A good judge should not mark him down purely on his size because there is actually no minimum height for a Forester, as far as I am aware the only rule is they must not exceed 14.2hh. Mine is 13.2hh and I have done classes before where she has been quite dwarfed by an up to height sec D for example. He is going to look a tiddler compared to the others but if he is a good stamp of the breed it really shouldn't matter :)
 
Thanks guys.

Faro maybe it would be unfair to take him in the most handsom gelding class, as he is obviously the most handsom gelding that ever lived :p :D and I agree with you about best condition classes I always think they should be named MOST condition. :mad: ;) :D

TelH I have been told by many people what a good example of a forester he is even the judge at the last show we went to said he was lovely and she should know she breeds foresters. :D I think i'll probably give the M&M class a go if I do three classes then. If anyone comments on how small he is I'll just say he's a forest bred so he's a real forester. :p :D :D :D
 
I think that without a doubt, judges are all completely blind. When I put Harvey in 'Most Handsome Gelding' classes, he always comes last. How come? I guess it's so the others don't feel too inferior ;)
On a more helpful note, as said above, if you just want a fun day out, then enter any class you fancy, or more serious day, M & M.
I tend to find that 'most handsome gelding/prettiest mare' classes tend to get won by 'best turned out' types, or children, so as I don't tend to fit into either of these categories, shan't bother any more. After all, it's clear for all to see how handsome Harvey is! :D
 
Ah bless Harvey. The judges are obviously blinded by his handsomness. :D:D:D
I always think those classes should be for people who don't realy have anyother classes to do. Like when I took Lucy showing. She was unreg and not a ponsy show pony so didn't do well in most serious classes. If you get what i'm trying to say :confused: I've just confused myself now :rolleyes:
 
Just wanted to say good luck, hope he's not too horrid on his show day....I'm sure he won't be.

Don't forget we need lots pics of posh Horrid Herbs at his party!...pref. with ribbons!
 
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