Pls read Showing my yearling

[Aleshiaburtx]

So.. it’s my baby’s first birthday next week he’s turning 1!!
hes been castrated, trots on command and honestly is got a good temperament around other horses.
I live in north east and do you think it would be suitable putting him in a yearling class end of July august time. Giving time for practice for in hand.
If so I was just wondering what do I need to wear aswel as him as I’m not ready to bit him yet

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

I took my yearling colt out for the first time yesterday and I was pleasantly surprised at how well he behaved. Don't get me wrong he wasn't an angel by any shakes of the imagination! He screeched and screamed, he learned that he was a proper boy and he could show his willy off to the world, he got a bit bolshy at times etc. But he walked out, trotted out and stood nicely for the judge when he needed to whilst showing a bit of spark. I bitted him as I prefer colts bitted from yearlings up.

I am used to taking out youngstock and entries though.

What type/breed is your yearling? Mostly you will be fine with short boots, smart trousers (not black) shirt, tie, tweed jacket, gloves and hat. Being a gelding you can either show him bitted in an inhand bridle or in a filly slip. When you feel ready to take him out to play kick on and do it. It's a good education for youngsters. Mine had to learn about planes as we were parked right next to the runway of Edinburgh Airport ? as well as lots of people and other ponies.

 

[Aleshiaburtx]

I took my yearling colt out for the first time yesterday and I was pleasantly surprised at how well he behaved. Don't get me wrong he wasn't an angel by any shakes of the imagination! He screeched and screamed, he learned that he was a proper boy and he could show his willy off to the world, he got a bit bolshy at times etc. But he walked out, trotted out and stood nicely for the judge when he needed to whilst showing a bit of spark. I bitted him as I prefer colts bitted from yearlings up.

I am used to taking out youngstock and entries though.

What type/breed is your yearling? Mostly you will be fine with short boots, smart trousers (not black) shirt, tie, tweed jacket, gloves and hat. Being a gelding you can either show him bitted in an inhand bridle or in a filly slip. When you feel ready to take him out to play kick on and do it. It's a good education for youngsters. Mine had to learn about planes as we were parked right next to the runway of Edinburgh Airport ? as well as lots of people and other ponies.

He’s a Connemara, so just a filly slip for him then my showing clothes. How do I practice as I’m unsure what u do all I know is u walk trot stand ect which he can do at home and on walks ect.
Where will I find local I hand shows near me and that. As u can tell this is my first horse therefore first show haha x

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

It was a very long time ago but I did show my Arab he was 2 but although he was very polite around mares he could still be a handful, I remember going to a clinic with him and he used to stick his tongue out to anyone who approached him, the people running the clinic thought it was hilarious, his now a gelding and 17 and he still bloody does it he almost goes into a trance like state.

He does it so you massage it my friends kids love it and he never bites he just loves it.

Clothing I wear the oldest comfiest bòots I have with Arabs you have to run, but my in hand outfit is light coloured cords yellow shirt navy waistcoat and tie with a navy beagler.

 

[Aleshiaburtx]

Ahhh thanks so much, where would I find my local inhand show, not doing it til end of august maybe I just want to have a look xx

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

So long as he can walk out and trot out nicely and stand for the judge you will be fine.

A basic inhand class runs thus:

All walk in one behind the other, horse to the inside of the ring. Continue to walk round.
A steward will stop you in a corner and everyone stops behind in a long line round the edge of the ring.
When told proceed to trot round the edge of the ring to the back of the line up. Don't go from standstill to trot, take a couple of strides of walk then trot on.
Stand at the back of the line and keep shimmeying along as and when the others do until the last pony has trotted then you will all be walking round the edge again.
The judge will call in - usually in an order but some just pull in in the order you are walking round the ring.
Stand in line until it is your turn in front of the judge. The steward will tell you when to go.
Stand your pony up for the judge and stand in front of him so the judge has a good, clear view of both sides. When they want to look at the front of the pony take a step to the right.
When told walk away a good way, come out left and turn a small circle, walk a couple of strides straight back towards the judge then trot on again straight at the judge - they will move - past and round the edge to 1/2-3./4 way along the long side before coming back to a walk and back to your space in line.
Everyone will do this then you will all walk round the edge again and the judge will pull in their final places.
Once called in you will get your rosette and when the judge is ready they will dismiss you to do a lap of honour at trot with everyone else. Sometimes that turns into carnage with youngsters.

As to where to find shows - look on your local Facebook groups, pop a post on and ask if anyone knows of any. Have a look at the events calendar of your local riding clubs and equestrian centres. That is where you will find out about things.

 

[Aleshiaburtx]

Thank you so much this has helped incredible amounts. I’m going to get him a filly strip and start practicing. Not everyday but just a few times a week. Tbf I think he needs to work on standing more than the trotting cos he gets impatiant haha but thank you so so much x

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

Youngsters are allowed a little bit of hi jinks and misbehaviour so long as they are not dangerous and the judge can still assess their paces and them standing still long enough to have a good look. When I am judging I will always over look general high spirits and youngsters not being the most helpful to their handlers so long as I can still assess them.

 

[MidChristmasCrisis]

How did you get on yesterday Elf?

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

How did you get on yesterday Elf?

The mare was unplaced but I knew she would be, not sure why we took that particular mare as that judge has never liked her. The yearling, Dum Dum was a good 3rd! Flanked by 2 fillies either side of him so I am quite happy with his placing and his behaviour.