Needs some tips on competitions

[Naomi Hawthorne]

Okay, so I am at the stage now where I sooo regret giving up for a few years when I was younger, I believe I would have been at the stage I am now and doing so much more than I have the time to now! Anyway, I am now looking to enter some competitions and really start to get some showjumping underway(about time). At the minute I'm looking at buying a new horse and then work with it and begin competing. So, I would like some tips from knowledgeable people on what to start off with... without being with little ones who are most likely 10 times better than me! Thanks!

 

[Holly Hocks]

Do you have a riding club nearby that you could join? They often have different classes for different levels and are great for meeting people.

 

[Honey08]

Ditto. Definately join a riding club. Don't rush into things. Give yourself a couple of months at least to get used to your horse. Riding clubs will do lessons for you to do before shows. In the meantime go and watch a few local shows and activities to give yourself an idea...

 

[Naomi Hawthorne]

As in pony club? I do go to local shows and often help out with them and absolutely love it! I have big green eyes when I see people showjumping! Is it best to join a club first? I'm a member of a pony club centre as I'm not riding my own pony at the minute and looking to move up to horses...