How many ridden showing classes would you do in a day? And showing tips?

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ponyforever

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Hi
I was just wondering how many you would do in a day?

My 15 year old son wanted to do: pony club pony, family pony and ridden veteran on our 16 year old, 14.2hh, grey gelding. One after the other.

Do you think this is too much, he is a fit pony though!

Also any tips for showing and the individual show for the above classes?

Thanks!
 
If he's fit, then 3 classes shouldn't be a problem workwise. However, if they're big classes then boredom could set in resulting in fidgeting, napping etc from pony and much the same from child!
Don't know much about pony club pony as every class of that type I've seen has been different. Family pony has to show that they're suitable for the most novice up to the most experienced, sometimes you have to have an over 16 and under 16 ride said pony. Assuming he will do ridden veteren, there will probably be walk, trot and canter round in a group, may have to strip horse and run up in hand and/or do individual show. Judge should be looking for a relaxed walk, a good, forward trot and a balanced canter (shouldn't extend in this type of class) as well as good manners for the individual show.
Good luck! I've just got back into showing this year with my 19 year old cob. We tend to do just 2 classes (veteren and coloured or cob classes), he could easily do another one but he gets quite strong during the second class canter round! Best tip I can give is to give the pony plenty of room, avoid being right up to the horse in front, so that the judge can really see him.
 
I stick to a maximum of two flat classes per pony, for concentration/focus/boredom reasons rather than fitness.

Most ponies wouldn't mind doing a 3rd class if it was jumping / clear round / dressage - just not yet another hour of standing still in a line up. Also bear in mind your jockey may need a comfort break and 3 classes in a row is a long time to go without!
 
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