In-Hand Youngstock - North West

[Whoopit]

My friend has bought a 7mth Shire Colt and as neither of us have ever shown before we were wondering where, if anywhere, we could take him to show in-hand this winter?

He's got one black back leg so isn't going to win anything in a class of Shires as apparently they have to have two white hind legs. Any youngstock classes we can take him to so we can just take him to a day out? Anything that possibly runs some showjumping at the same time so I can take my horse to that at the same time would be a massive perk but not at all essential!

We're in Oldham so have pretty good commuting on the motorways.

 

[abbijay]

There are successful stallions with a black back leg but many judges can't see past it! How is he bred and is he otherwise conformationally a good example? As he gets older you can do the ridden/driven/harness classes and then such things hold even less weight.
If you are looking for an outing I would definitely consider the shire/heavy horse shows as he'll get a lot of exposure to life that is worth its weight in gold. Aim for the smaller shows rather than the biggies and you'll have a nice day out and hopefully meet lots of lovely people. Most agricultural shows have shire or heavy horse classes but I don't know what's left this year. There's certainly the foal sale and show at South View in October but that might be a bit big for your first outing - only one ring though and only shires all day. There is very little shire showing in the winter time.
Which is your local RC with shows? Most have a youngstock class but the judge may or may not know how to judge you!

 

[Whoopit]

Thanks for the reply abbijay.

We aren't aiming high, just some outings rather than being stuck on the yard all the time. Our local RC is Oldham & District but I've not seen anyone with babies attending the shows. We'd win in a foals class cos he'd be the only one!! Will ask on their Facebook page.

I'm hoping early spring we can find some little locals that are doing something - don't want to get him giddy even when gelded as he's about 15.2hh already and those feet are massive! 😂😂

 

[fishy]

Rochdale has a show on Sunday with a youngstock class, have a look at Oldham riding club and north west champs at croft top in October they'll probably both have youngstock classes. Good luck and have fun x

 

[Char0901]

North west champs at Croft top in Oct will probably have a class for you. Also Tudor Rose have a purely youngstock show in November at Croft Top (think it's the 27th)