How does Newcomers and Foxhunter BSJA work?

[GreenEyedMonster]

So I am aware that Newcoemrs is 1.10m and Foxhunter is 1.20 (for seniors)
And that you need 4 double clears to qualify for any second rounds.
The second rounds starts at 1.20 or 1.30 depending on class and increase by 10cm each round yes? And there are three rounds.

What confuses me is do the fences really get this big? Because you see 5/6 yo horses at the finals at HOYS and surely this is a hell of a lot to ask a horse of this age? Regardless of its breeding, talent or who is riding it?
These horses will be jumping 1.45/1.55m tracks!

Am I correct?
Has anyone any experience of taking a young horse to these second rounds and how did they cope?
Or at least know of anyone who has jumped their youngster this big?

I am hoping to get a show jumping prospect aged 4/5 yo with the hopes to jump international and 1.50 tracks in the future, I was shocked to think it would be asked to jump these second rounds at such a young age, as I have full intentions to ask this of the horse if it is capable.
Thanks all!

 

[pigsmight:)]

The NC final is 1.35 at HOYS and is mostly dominated by pros, the second round is 1.25 I think, hope that helps

 

[GreenEyedMonster]

Ah right okay, so not too bad, but I was sure it was a full up 1.40 course at the second rounds?

 

[pigsmight:)]

I think the starting height is 1.25 and it goes 3 rounds?

 

[digger2]

Few years ago since I jumped newcomers and am sure plenty on here jumping now, but yes you'd be expecting a huge course at second rounds. The warm up courses were 1.25 classes and big enough but course builders still found a magic measuring stick so the newcomers final could go up a hole for the first of three rounds!!, and challenging tracks too.

By the time you get to the HOYS final you'll find most of the fox horses will be grade A.

Both finals really are aimed at good young horses capable of international classes. Hope that helps.

 

[Jane_Lou]

By the time you get to the HOYS final you'll find most of the fox horses will be grade A.

Both finals really are aimed at good young horses capable of international classes. Hope that helps.

Am i imagining it or are they now age restricted for the finals - as in a top age for both?

 

[GreenEyedMonster]

Sorry but i am even more confused now! Age limits?
Yes i am aware its the talented youngsters that jump that height but the thing is i am hoping to jump international (sunshine tour etc.) if or when i purchase a 4/5 yo prospect for what i think to be quite a hefty sum! Should i expect to have it jump this big before it is 6?! Oh dear, poor chap!
But thank you nonetheless!