What showing class for a cob.

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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.
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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.
 
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.
 
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.😁
 
Pinkvboots said:
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.😁
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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!IMG_7195.jpeg
 
CloverRover said:
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
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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.
 
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.
 
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!
 
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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.
 
So... we learned that she has arthritis in her hocks (now treated)... but that meant the top of her back legs was clipped out, plus her suspensory had to be scanned and treated as it has sustained damage so one back leg was clipped half way down for treatment. So in a moment of weakness I fully clipped her legs out. The question is are there any classes to suit her clipped out? She just looks like a (quite heavy) welsh pony for the most part but she doesn't have any recorded breeding. I would like to do a bit of showing this summer before going to Uni so no time to grow out. Definitely be doing lots of dressage but would like to have more than one class (besides pony club pony or prettiest mare or such) to do if I did attend a showing show.
 
CloverRover said:
So... we learned that she has arthritis in her hocks (now treated)... but that meant the top of her back legs was clipped out, plus her suspensory had to be scanned and treated as it has sustained damage so one back leg was clipped half way down for treatment. So in a moment of weakness I fully clipped her legs out. The question is are there any classes to suit her clipped out? She just looks like a (quite heavy) welsh pony for the most part but she doesn't have any recorded breeding. I would like to do a bit of showing this summer before going to Uni so no time to grow out. Definitely be doing lots of dressage but would like to have more than one class (besides pony club pony or prettiest mare or such) to do if I did attend a showing show.
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You can still do cob classes at local level, just be prepared that your turnout may not quite be what it should be and you may be a little further down the line up that hoped. If you can thin her mane enough to plait it and pull her tail hunter pony classes may be an option, but she wouldn’t be particularly true to type and that maybe a bit much for the sake of a couple of shows.

Otherwise, you can absolutely go out and do some equitation and riding club horse classes. Get out and enjoy, don’t stress too much on the turnout if you’re just wanting to have a good summer with her!
 
I have shown a clipped out cob in riding horse, hunter type (he was too small but we were already there!) and show cob. You've also got the fancy colour classes.

Tbh if you just want to have a go then find a show with a lot of classes you can enter and have fun.
 
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