What a bloody good idea!!

superb idea
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What a fantastic idea would be lovely if there was a class like that near me as would give us a chance to do some showing... hope it catches on around the country
 
My horses always need these classes, shame the BSHA does not agree. Lets hope some of the Local show societys can put them in their schedules.
 
I think it is a brilliant idea.. This bit annoyed me somewhat: A spokesman for the British Show Horse Association said similar classes are run at fun shows, but said it was not a concept they would pursue. (makes him sound like a right high and mighty pr*t)

I suppose expecting them to pursue this idea would be like expecting them to stop grossly overweight horses showing too!!

BooBW: I agree it is very badly written and part of it makes no sense!
 
Don't know if I am allowed to do this but there is a discussion about it on a different board http://www.newrider.com/forum/showthread.php?t=202104
It is causing a bit of a cuffufle (sp) to say the least! Apparently this class makes a mockery of all of the hard work put in by others?!! I put in plenty of hard work on my youngster and make her look beautiful and she has decided that a splint is to be her latest fashion accessory so I am a bit t'd off to say the least.

One of the members on the other thread suggests that you should just get another horse and try again if yours gets a blemish.. obviously has a far healthier bank balance and a far smaller heart than the likes of me!
 
May I explain that this All But Perfect Section is for ponies and horses with scars and blemishes which were caused by injuries, operations, accidents, etc.
A Splint is a fault - as are curbs and spavins.
 
I have tried to access the "New Rider Forum" but with no success whatsoever - so perhaps you could pass on please. I think that some people have totally grabbed the wrong end of the stick here. This All But Perfect Section is for equines with what one would term "honourable scars". As a Judge, I have often had to place a horse with "a scar" - but with far superior conformation and movement, below other seriously mediocre horses. However, inferior conformation and movement, together with faults such as splints, curbs, bog spavins, etc will not be overlooked by the Judge of this Section. There are lots of quality, good-looking equines out there who simply cannot compete on a level playing field with their unblemished competitors. I am one of the few Judges who will, sometimes, in a Worker Class, place a horse or pony with "an honourable scar" above those which are unblemished - but NEVER in a Flat Class. Thank you all for your comments - any further queries, do please, email me at chrissiechambers@tiscali.co.uk
 
Thank you for your comments. Why not write a Letter to The H&H with your comments about "Mr High and Mighty"? I NEVER put up overweight exhibitors (4 legs that is, not two!!). Please look at my last post. Best regards. Chrissie
 
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I think it is a brilliant idea.. This bit annoyed me somewhat: A spokesman for the British Show Horse Association said similar classes are run at fun shows, but said it was not a concept they would pursue. (makes him sound like a right high and mighty pr*t)


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Great minds think alike! LOTS of people have a horse with a scar so they can't show! Maybe if they caught the showing 'bug' through classes like these, their next horse would be 'perfect' (at least for a while!) With stuck-up, pompous a*ses like this running the show, these people take up hunter trials, or Trec, or whatever!

I personally think it's APPALLING that many judges will put up a horse with less good conformation that can't move to save its life because the BEST horse in the class has a blemish! A blemish SHOULD be used to seperate two horses who are equal in all other regards! And fat pigs should go in the back line - horses are MEANT to be athletes!
 
Ah ok. So judges now come above vets. A false splint is caused by impact to the splint bone and a true splint is caused by bad confo putting excess pressure on the splint bone. Lets just hope they judge it on the differences and it only comes down to it when they can't split two top horses. But hey ho, I'll find out soon enough how much they are frowned upon. I can't believe how touchy people are about this subject.
However, fat horses should really be taken more seriously Than they are but that's a whole different discussion. It is right though, horses are meant to be atheletes not fatties! And it's unhealthy!
Anyway, at the end of the day we all know it isnt just perfection that wins prizes! Oooh, I'll prepare to be shot now
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Ah ok. So judges now come above vets. A false splint is caused by impact to the splint bone and a true splint is caused by bad confo putting excess pressure on the splint bone. Lets just hope they judge it on the differences and it only comes down to it when they can't split two top horses. But hey ho, I'll find out soon enough how much they are frowned upon. I can't believe how touchy people are about this subject.
However, fat horses should really be taken more seriously Than they are but that's a whole different discussion. It is right though, horses are meant to be atheletes not fatties! And it's unhealthy!
Anyway, at the end of the day we all know it isnt just perfection that wins prizes! Oooh, I'll prepare to be shot now
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I am not even going to dignify the first part of your rant with a reply but I do totally agree with your comment re: overweight horses. However, from the latter part, do I understand that you consider udges judge "faces" rather than the equines?
 
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Ah ok. So judges now come above vets. A false splint is caused by impact to the splint bone and a true splint is caused by bad confo putting excess pressure on the splint bone. Lets just hope they judge it on the differences and it only comes down to it when they can't split two top horses. But hey ho, I'll find out soon enough how much they are frowned upon. I can't believe how touchy people are about this subject.
However, fat horses should really be taken more seriously Than they are but that's a whole different discussion. It is right though, horses are meant to be atheletes not fatties! And it's unhealthy!
Anyway, at the end of the day we all know it isnt just perfection that wins prizes! Oooh, I'll prepare to be shot now
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As you obviously have very strong views on this subject, why don't you apply to a Panel to become a Judge? When you pass the assessment, you can then make your views known where they count - in the Ring, with a Judge's Badge on your jacket.
 
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