Which Show Classes?

[WispyBegs]

Good morning!

Looking to the future today...

I am looking for a little advice on what ridden classes (local or count) my horse and I would be suitable for.

My horse is an unregistered Welsh D x TB (10 years old)

Due to this I know we would be unsuitable for many of the classes especially if we were to look at county level.

We are not looking to win but purely get some positive experiences under our belts.


Thanks in advance!

 

[Meowy Catkin]

Could you post some decent side on photos of the horse?
Plus how tall is he?
Does he jump?

There are some good showing people on here but they need more info I would think.

 

[WispyBegs]

Apologies, this is the best photo of side profile I have at the moment! He still has his winter fluff in this pic....

He is 15.2hh

He is a very brave jumper

 

[AShetlandBitMeOnce]

Deleted - Cross posted with above before forum caught up with recent replies!

 

[conniegirl]

Being unregistered does not normally preclude you from classes at county level.
Only certain classes require full breed registration.

Edited because photo was added whilst i was typing

 

[Meowy Catkin]

The local shows in my area used to run a Riding Club Horse class that he would have been ideal for as a jump was part of the individual show.

I'm sure the showing people will be able to give you much better advice when they see the thread but they may want better photos.

 

[WispyBegs]

Being unregistered does not normally preclude you from classes at county level.
Only certain classes require full breed registration.

Edited because photo was added whilst i was typing

I attached a picture in a reply above

 

[Elf On A Shelf]

At local level you can do pretty much any plaited horse class. If you up a gear you can do Part Bred Welsh, Small Hunter or Riding Horse depending on how thick set he is and working hunter if he jumps well.

 

[Pearlsasinger]

I would start him at local level and see how he does, not all horses enjoy showing. Elf has listed several useful classes but if you both enjoy jumping, I recommend WH.

 

[fetlock]

Start at local level - RC horse, riding horse, small hunter and working hunter, and see how you both get on.
Hard with Covid probably to do this as a spectator this year but ordinarily would recommend visiting a few county shows to watch and learn too - look at type, way of going and turnout (of horse and rider) - even if deciiding from that, that county level wasn't going to be for you or the horse, you'lll pick up lots of tips to help you with local showing.