hunter or riding horse? Pic

[pootleperkin]

ok crew, what class (hunter/riding horse) do you think my boy is best suited to? He is 16.1/2 hh, though not terrifically big. Photo is of judge riding him at Northumberland county show this weekend where he did ok, though not placed.

He did really well as a youngster in hand in hunter classes, but judges don't seem to look at him sooo much now, though all comments are complimentary.

He is still improving under saddle, so as I say, mainly advice as to what class/ what type he is?

 

[Pixxie]

riding horse, too fine for a show hunter IMO

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[brighteyes]

Riding horse. He's not really big enough or carrying enough condition to be a hunter - but don't worry about the condition remark. I'm happy to see a nicely covered, fit-looking horse whose conformation isn't buried under a shedload of fat. He looks lovely!

Oh stuff the showing and sell him to me

Does he jump? Workers?

 

[k1963]

I agree - riding horse & what a super one at that !

 

[amycov]

Lovely riding horse.

 

[WishfulThinker]

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Riding horse. He's not really big enough or carrying enough condition to be a hunter - but don't worry about the condition remark. I'm happy to see a nicely covered, fit-looking horse whose conformation isn't buried under a shedload of fat. He looks lovely!

Oh stuff the showing and sell him to me

Does he jump? Workers?

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Just out of curiosity....how much more condition should the horse have? As he seems well covered there, and I wouldnt think you would want much more weight on him.

It alway puzzles me this showing lark, as a REALY hunter is never as fat as those in the show ring, so its rather daft really.

 

[Silverspring]

LW hunter or riding horse, I wouldn't expect to see much more condition on either.

 

[ironhorse]

Riding horse. I think his condition is just about right for his size and frame - lovely bloom to his coat.
Looks like he has a good temperament too, maybe you caught him at a bad moment, but the ride judge doesn't look the most talented rider I've ever seen (ducks for cover as he's probably someone's husband or son!)

 

[moocow]

I was just going to ask about the Judge. Do you know who he is? Lovely looking horse though!!!

 

[somethingorother]

ironhorse, i was just thinking the same. I think he's going nicely to say how that rider is sat on him. He's a gorgeous boy, and soooo shiny! No good at advice for what classes as i don't show, but he's really lovely.

 

[FrecklesMum]

Riding horse but def needs a lot more topline for show ring. Very nice though and will make up in time.

 

[pootleperkin]

Freckles Mum, I agree with you on the topline and it is coming! He is a bit tight at the bottom of his neck there, when he is more relaxed he looks more up and through if you like, but I can see his neck improving along with his work.

For those of you wondering about the judge, I do know him as I used to team chase against him back in the day - Clive Storey, nice guy - and he is from a making horsies go fast over jumps background, as he is a succesful ptp jockey and trainer. I believe he hunts rather a lot! I think Gully's big warmblood trot caught him out a little to begin with!

 

[rocketdog69]

Definately a Riding Horse. Just been to two county shows and even the lightweight hunters need to be 17.2 and built like brick out houses!