What is a sports pony?

[Chunkie]

I am showing my mare in-hand at the end of July. One of the classes (which I have never seen in a schedule before) is "IN HAND SPORTS/COMPETITION HORSE OR PONY".

My girl is a 14.3 registered half-bred Sec D, and I will be showing her in the veteran, open and part-bred in hand classes. This is the final class on the day, so thought I might give that a go too, seeing as I'm there anyway.

Can someone give me an idea what the judge will be looking for so I can decide whether we will "fit in" with the class or not? I show her as a native, and would not plait for this class, so if it is a requirement I won't consider the class.

Thanks

 

[TelH]

A sports pony is judged on its suitability for eventing or dressage etc as opposed to the show ring. They should be plaited.

 

[Oddjob's Wife]

My small New Forest mare did this class about 3 years ago at a local show, shown unplaited as a native and came 3rd. It did look a decent class (as in some nice ponies in it) but fairly mixed.

Only way to know is to give it ago. It's good experience for the pony, if nothing else.

Have fun

 

[Waterborn]

Do you have photos you can upload ? Pure Natives don't have to be plaited but part-breds would.

 

[Chunkie]

Do you have photos you can upload ? Pure Natives don't have to be plaited but part-breds would.

I don't know how to upload photo's, but if you go to my profile there's a photo' of her standing at the trailer - can you get an idea from that?

Thanks

 

[CrazyMare]

The ponies in the link on my sig areall registered or graded sports ponies

 

[Chunkie]

Thanks Crazymare, but unfortunately I can't see your sig - I think I may need to throw my lappie out of the window. Will see if it wants to play tomorrow!

K xx

 

[rhino]

Thanks Crazymare, but unfortunately I can't see your sig - I think I may need to throw my lappie out of the window. Will see if it wants to play tomorrow!

K xx

Crazymare - your sig isn't showing up on forum

http://www.cherryhills-sportsponies.co.uk/

(on profile though)

 

[Waterborn]

Ah, Holly, such a lovely pony Crazymare
Chunkie, sorry, I still can't see your photo ?

 

[CrazyMare]

Ahh sorry, I'm using my iPod as I'm stuck in a hotel with work!! Didn't realise that his my sig!!

Waterborn - she is a very special mare, with a list of people who want her!