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All Judges for a Working Hunter Event must be current financial members. 80m x 80m. The jumping arena should be a safe distance away from other activities. The course should be open and flowing and comprise of 8 obstacles and have at least one change of direction.
- How big are working hunter jumps?
- How big are working hunter classes?
- What is a working hunter pony?
- What bits can you use for working hunter?
- What height is intermediate working hunter?
- Can you wear a martingale in working hunter?
- How big is a small hunter?
- Can you wear spurs in working hunter?
- What height is Hunter?
- What height is open working hunter?
- How do you ride a working hunter class?
- What does Workinghunter mean?
- Do you plait for working hunter?
- What Colour is Numnah for showing?
- Can cobs do working hunter?
How big are working hunter jumps?
Working Hunter Jumps - SET OF 3 - 8 ft x 4 ft.
How big are working hunter classes?
Under British Show Pony Society (BSPS) rules, WHP classes are divided into height sections; 133cm, 143cm, 153cm and intermediates (horses exceeding 148cm but not exceeding 158cm.) Each class has relevant rider age restrictions. There are also two mini classes, cradle stakes (not exceeding 122cm.
What is a working hunter pony?
The working hunter pony (WHP) classes are some of the most popular on the showing circuit today. They are an all-round test of both pony and rider, with the judges assessing not only type, suitability, conformation, paces and manners, but also accurate and stylish jumping ability.
What bits can you use for working hunter?
Tack for working hunter classes should be plain in either dark havana or black leather. There are no restrictions on bits, martingales or nosebands. Bridles should be plain with no bling or anything coloured. Rolled or padded browbands and nosebands are acceptable as long as they are all in the same colour.
What height is intermediate working hunter?
max height of fences 95cms. Intermediate W.H. max height of fences 1m. THE B.S.P.S.
Can you wear a martingale in working hunter?
Working Hunter classes -
Running martingales are allowed in Working Hunter classes. All other tack should be the same as a flat ridden showing class. Brushing/ protective boots in the ring can only be worn for the Jumping phase of a Working Hunter class.
How big is a small hunter?
The small hunter must look like a "miniature middleweight". The maximum height is 15.2 hands (62 inches, 157 cm), and small hunters should have relatively short legs with a deep body.
Can you wear spurs in working hunter?
Well-Known Member. In 99% of the time you will be fine with spurs. Most of the riders competing in the HOYS qualifiers are wearing them.
What height is Hunter?
The four class divisions are: Not exceeding 122cm. Maximum height of fences 65cm. Exceeding 122cm but not exceeding 133cm.
What height is open working hunter?
CLASS 100 - UNAFFILIATED OPEN WORKING HUNTER
Minimum Height: 84cm, Maximum Height: 1.10m.
How do you ride a working hunter class?
When you enter the arena, present yourself to the judge and the steward, who will make a note of your number. Move off and establish a good canter rhythm before you begin jumping. Ride the course as if it were a normal jumping class – maintain rhythm and balance to help your horse jump to the best of his ability.
What does Workinghunter mean?
More for action heros than pretty posers, the working hunter class is the closest you'll get to eventing in a showring. Competitors tackle a round of jumps and are then put through their paces on the flat, making it an all-round test of a horse's performance.
Do you plait for working hunter?
Yes, do plait, and clean your tack to the best you can. Avoid coloured numnahs, a shaped one is best, and blingy browbands are also not correct.
What Colour is Numnah for showing?
There are variations in the type of tack used according to the class (cobs and hunters, for example, wear plain browbands; riding horses, hacks and show ponies/intermediate show riding types wear a coloured browband) but straight cut saddles with neat black or brown numnahs are considered the norm to best show off the ...
Can cobs do working hunter?
No, you cant take a cob in a hunter class. Isn't there a ridden coloured to do as well as the cob class. If its a decent show, you wont have to do an individual show in either. They will have a ride judge.
