Is it too early?

[benson21]

Donovan was backed around 8 weeks ago, and is doing just fine. He is really enjoying his jumping! We have a clear round evening tommorrow night at a yard just down the road from us. is it too soon to be taking him? Or would it do him good?You can choose whatever height you want, so could just be poles on the ground if we wanted!

 

[FanyDuChamp]

Personally I think it never hurts to get youngsters out to shows and show them the world. As for jumping well if you can choose the height why not? The least he will get out of it is some experience of being away from yard.
FDC

 

[rhino]

How old is he? Personally I would not jump a 3 year old under saddle

 

[benson21]

He is 5. He has been to lots of in hand shows, and |I just thought it might be nice for him....and me!!!

 

[flying solo]

If he's 5 I would take him do a small clear round. Ride around the warm up area's just to get him used to horses passing him etc. Then come home knowing that I hadn't asked to much of him x

 

[rhino]

He is 5. He has been to lots of in hand shows, and |I just thought it might be nice for him....and me!!!

In that case, crack on!

ETA I would have agreed with the above poster if I didn't know you had done a lot of showing with him so he should cope with a competition atmosphere without problem.

 

[MerrySherryRider]

Go and have fun.
I suspect you have a great attitude in seeing it as a nice opportunity for him to experience something new without the pressure of going with the intention to win.

 

[devilwoman]

Nooooooo it's not to early, go and enjoy yourselves and good luck

 

[benson21]

Oooo, excited now!! You may well have lots of proud mummy posts on Thursday!!! (or maybe he was a little git posts!)

 

[lyndsayberesford]

ooh yes go for it! great experience for you both!

 

[Queenbee]

Oooo, excited now!! You may well have lots of proud mummy posts on Thursday!!! (or maybe he was a little git posts!)

Can we have picture posts too? have a great time, I am sure he will be ace