Working Hunter for novice 13 year old

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Fizzandfun

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Hello, my 13 year old daughter is keen to try some Working Hunter classes locally. I don’t have a clue! She does general PC and local SJ - noting super competitive but likes a day out!

Can she complete on her 14hh cob? He’s not polished - clipped and hogged - but while he’s as safe as they come, he’s not what you’d call a competition pony. He never goes on the bit and he seems to have developed his own gait. He also loves a day out though so I want them to have fun.

Any advice would be appreciated.
 
Go to one of the shows and see what is expected. There is likely to be a novice class at a height he'll manage.
 
I'd have a look at riding club level - there are two classes that she could do at our RC that are ponies/horses any height and rider any age, jumping 40 and 50. Other classes have height and age restrictions (e.g. a 14hh pony might be expected to jump 70cm for example), but there are would likely be a couple at riding club level that would be suitable.
 
Fizzandfun said:
Just a little update - they won their class and it’s given her such a confidence boost. Judge told her that pony looked lovely and like he’d look after her so she was super proud of him.

Now she would like to do more showing classes so thanks for the advice on here.
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What a lovely update, well done to you all. I think the showing bug may have bitten ☺️
 
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