Measuring advice please

[kmk1]

I have a 10 year old 14.2 who I need measured to enable him to continue competing at BS once he has won £50 I believe. I’m a little muddled about the measuring rules. As he’s over 7 years old can I get him measured twice by different vets in one year to achieve his life height certificate or do I have to have a measurement in separate years? Any info would be gratefully received as I’ve read the JMB rules and am struggling!! Thanks

 

[be positive]

You will need 1 annual measurement this year, next year will be the life one, they cannot be done in the same calendar year unless you have a gold one done which probably costs far more.

 

[kmk1]

Thank you. I wish I’d had him measured in December!!

 

[Shay]

An annual measurement is just the same as a life height. The process for challenge is exactly the same. Measure him when it suits and if you are still competing BS in a year then go again. There is nothing magic about an LHC for an older animal. At 10 he is not going to grow more!

 

[kmk1]

Thanks you’ve made it all make much more sense. My next challenge is to stop him growing an inch when they bring the stick near him �� Practice here we come!

 

[Shay]

Lots of practice - but vets are very understanding. See if you can find one who will let you lunge before they try - and don't forget you have to take the shoes off so you'll need farrier visits to bookend the measuring if you are normally shod.