Your showing Advice please - with pics!!

[AnnieD]

My daughter is desperate to compete in a HOYS qulaifier this season, and being the dutiful parent, I'm bound to assist.

Question is, what should she enter? We have done some local WHP and done fine, but as he's quite strong, I feel she should probably avoid jumping this year at least.

Do you think they could compete in the SHP, or would we just get laughed out of the ring? Your advice greatly appreciated....(coloured cob pony - follow link below)

http://www.thefotografer.co.uk/Gall...ng+Hunter+-+IMG_1473.jpg&album=Working+Hunter

 

[team barney]

What about chaps classes?

p.s gorgeous pony

 

[partyangel]

I would try the coloured CHAPS classes. Defiantly not show hunter pony. Also swap her black show jacket to tweed and a navy hat. Black is a big no no in the show ring x

 

[Erin]

I think he's possibly a bit heavy for a SHP? Plus you would need to grow out his mane and plait it.

Your best bet is probably coloured classes. He'll need a height certificate and be registered with CHAPs to do HOYs qualifiers.

She'll also need a whole new outfit and different tack.

 

[AnnieD]

Thanks guys, will look into CHAPS, appreciate we have some work to do but that's half the fun right

 

[Walrus]

If she wants to do top level stuff you might be best finding a professional producer near you and having some lessons with them and getting some advice from them re classes, turnout ringcraft etc. Also, some do showing clinics as well which might be good. If she hasn't done affiliated showing before wont it be a massive jump to do HOYS classes? How about a season of affiliated CHAPS, PUK, BSPS, NPS classes, go to the summer champs etc. and see how you get on before heading straight for HOYS classes?

 

[minesadouble]

If she wants to do top level stuff you might be best finding a professional producer near you and having some lessons with them and getting some advice from them re classes, turnout ringcraft etc. Also, some do showing clinics as well which might be good. If she hasn't done affiliated showing before wont it be a massive jump to do HOYS classes? How about a season of affiliated CHAPS, PUK, BSPS, NPS classes, go to the summer champs etc. and see how you get on before heading straight for HOYS classes?

I have to agree with this. There is a big jump even from 'local' BSPS shows to HOYS Qualifiers. I don't think your pony is a typical SHP, CHAPS classes would probably be your best bet.

If your daughter does want to contest WHP the BSPS courses quite often tend to be up to height - 1m for 14hh and 1.10 in 14hh HOYS qualifiers, with some decent spreads too.
My daughter did 14hh Workers with her pony and had a fab time - he had a couple of splints and was lacking in quality for top level stuff but still had a good level of success because of his jumping. If you get the brakes sorted workers are definitely where the fun is in affiliated showing

 

[AnnieD]

That's great advice thanks guys! I know it will be a big jump for her (no pun intended) but she's so ambitious, and as a parent I don't want to quash that drive, I have to encourage her and guide her as best I can!

The pony jumps like stink to be fair, it's just the brakes that are the problem. We have him in a continental Waterford for jumping which does the trick but wouldn't be suitable for the show ring obviously.

I think I'll guide her down the CHAPS affiliate route for the time being, and see how we get on. She'll still do workers locally because they really enjoy them.

Busy season ahead then

 

[Walrus]

I believe (although I'm no expert) that you can have any bit in a WH class - including continental gags. It's not like dressage - even in a leadrein class a waterford snaffle counts as a snaffle!

 

[AnnieD]

Interesting! I always thought at the higher levels they should be in a snaffle or a double? Great news if this isn't the case though

 

[be positive]

Yes in open Whp classes any bit/ noseband/ running martingale allowed and you will be surprised what gets used.

 

[cheeseandhorses:)]

yes in opens your allowed to use any bit within reason, but if i was you , i would try a pelham or double as it does look more professional, and far smarter than a dutch gag
Pony looks lovely, but i would suggest, maybe to late now, that you grow his mane out and plait it as it is the norm, also means you can inchance the look of pony for those few extra marks.
I would suggest a bridle from flyde, look really really smart, not bad price wise either, and if you use a pelham and flash, they do the smartest stiched on ones
Saddle wise if in 13hh or 14hh classes, go for a small neat jumping saddle, have a look as pessoa's, and look for second hand. They're great saddles, and smart while still being forward cut. Leather girth to match saddle also completes the look, and a saddle pad which can hardly be seen.

Daughter wise, tweed jacket, velvet hat with a flesh coloured strap if you can sretch cream/yellow shirt, and nice tie. Hair always in a bun and net.

If you go onto, equipics - photoraphers, and have a look at lincs show,or other countys , you can get a general idea of turnout and what you have to do to look the part.

The only otherthing you need to do is have fun, and accept that there will be judges that don't like the pony however it goes you win some, you lose some