Time scale from Novice to PSG?

[Cheiro1]

Just a general pondering from me really.

I know there are SO SO many factors which can affect, the horses temperament, its ability, luck etc...but;

How long would you say it would take to take a horse from novice to PSG? (just an average).

Got the ride of a very talented little gelding and obviously I will listen to him and it may never happen, but I have this little dream of wear top and tails, just the once so just pondering the future

 

[itroteverywhere]

Interesting question - i'd love to hear some more replies to this aswell.

Maybe 7-10 years? Assuming you go up a level or so each year?

Valegro is 9 at he's competing at gp

 

[camilla4]

Assuming that everything is "correct" and with no hold-ups due to lameness/illness etc, then, providing the riding and training are good and the horse is physically and mentally capable then I would reckon on roughly one level per year - this really is a guideline only though!!

 

[daffy44]

Assuming everything goes to plan, no major disruptions, horse has a good attitude etc. About 4 to 5yrs should get you from Novice to PSG.

 

[Cheiro1]

Thanks for your replies guys

Gives me something to ponder

 

[rowy]

I think it's 1 level a year though some do advanced medium and advanced during 1 year so 5-6 years.

 

[carthorse]

I went from novice to PSG in 4 years but he had evented as a 5 year old. Started pure dressage at 6 after a small tendon problem. Sold him at 10 when I was offered a lot of money.