What showing class for a cob.

[CloverRover]

Hi, I’m wondering what classes she would do best in and how to turn her out for them. Shes 14.1 but still bum high. Would have to be sedated to have feathers off or shes dangerous but doesn’t mind having them brushed and washed.
Thank you in advance!

 

[SEL]

I have one with all the hair and the other scratches out his mane so he gets hogged and feather off. If you don't want to clip then see how you do with mane and feather.

Most local classes have a cob class and some having 'driving type'.

I've also taken both mine in riding horse - but that depends what else is in the class and what the judge likes.

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

I would keep her as a traditional with hair as she is 14.1 and her colouring will stand out, she will grow a bit more and fill out but I think she will look nice with the flowing locks.

Just do ridden Cob classes in local shows and see how you go she is really pretty.

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

I'm being very critical here but in the last picture of you riding she is in a nice frame but your saddle looks a little too far forward, and you have lovely long legs so try and keep your lower leg and heel down especially when wearing spurs or you will be jabbing her in the side all the time.

And lift your hands up above the pommel of the saddle and keep your elbows bent back straight chest out head up and smile, and go in the ring like your enjoying every minute of it.

 

[CloverRover]

I'm being very critical here but in the last picture of you riding she is in a nice frame but your saddle looks a little too far forward, and you have lovely long legs so try and keep your lower leg and heel down especially when wearing spurs or you will be jabbing her in the side all the time.

And lift your hands up above the pommel of the saddle and keep your elbows bent back straight chest out head up and smile, and go in the ring like your enjoying every minute of it.

Thank you for the advice! Shes just gotten a new saddle although I think I’ve still put it too far forward. But heres her in a show saddle actually moving her shoulders!

 

[PinkvSantaboots]

Thank you for the advice! Shes just gotten a new saddle although I think I’ve still put it too far forward. But heres her in a show saddle actually moving her shoulders!View attachment 144085

Your position is much better there and yes it is a little bit too far forward but looks better than the other one,when you tack up always make sure the front is well clear of the shoulder to start with.

 

[CloverRover]

Also probably should mention, she has just turned seven so definitely has more filling out to do. Also has had lots of breaks this summer so is missing muscle she’d usually have.

 

[ihatework]

At local level you should have lots of choice
Cob/cob type

Often the coloured horse classes allow palomino at local level

Riding/Pony club horse

Have fun!

 

[hollyandivy123]

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[rara007]

Tgca and palomino classes Hairy for both!

 

[I'm Dun]

Shes much better with the hair, it balances her out. I would put in a ton of work to get her fit and well muscled, get your saddle back about 4 inches and really work on her schooling so she gives the impression of lightness in the hand and power coming from behind and she will do incredibly well at local level and would probably hold her own in a bigger class even if she didnt win.

And get to work on the feather, wash it, oil it and keep it tangle free. Make sure she has enough protein in her diet and add some linseed, 50gms will do if shes prone to weight gain. You want to encourage as much hair growth as possible as shes not really hairy enough as a traditional, so really poof those feathers out on show day. And grow her mane and tail. You want her mane fluffy and long. Theres a multitude of things you can do turnout wise that make all the difference.