Which section to enter at Futurity Advice ??

[LMsporthorses]

Thinking of entering My foal for futurity but not sure which section?

He is by Vangelis S (Showjumper) but out of a Dam whose line is mostly eventers.

So can you enter for both? Is that a good idea or is only one better?

Please could you futurity experts give me some advice?
You've all seen pics before but a couple to see which you think?

Can't see his head very well but he is standing up ok

Thanks

 

[eventrider23]

You can only enter one section now so personally I would go SJ and then if the evaluators think he is better suited as an eventer they can change him.

 

[Bedlam]

I think I agree - he's got a jumping bum! How does he move? Does he really cover the ground in walk and stretch out in an easy gallop when loose?

 

[LMsporthorses]

He has a huge walk and he does gallop well too from what i've seen, haven't practiced having him loose with mum trotting in hand yet as been showing him but will have a go this weekend and see if I can get a vid of him loose in the arena. Its hard to get a real impression of him in the field as its on a hill and is very uneven.

I was thinking showjumping too just wanted to give him the best chance and didn't want to get there and realise I was in the wrong section.

Didnt realise the judges can change them either so thats good.

Thanks

 

[nona1]

I love his chunky little legs - he's going to have terrific bone when he grows up.

I'd go SJ. To do very well in eventing they also need quite some of that floaty dressage movement, and I don't get that impression off him.

 

[Monkers]

You need to hurry up though, most dates are full or nearly full!

 

[LMsporthorses]

You need to hurry up though, most dates are full or nearly full!

I'm in for Richmond in the showjumping section entered yesterday thank god !!

nona:

He does move very well in trot not big enough for solely Dressage but he is by a showjumper so didn't expect him to. Wanted him to go in to the showjumping section really anyway as thats what I do mainly so although he may well event in the future and I think he will move well enough for it I would rather give him the best chance at the futurity.

Thanks for advice guys you helped me make my mine up !!

xx