Equitation Saddle What should I look for in a show hunter?
I might get a horse within the next 6 months (I'm still saving) and I want to buy a horse to compete in hunter shows with. Such as hunter under saddle, hunter pleasure, equitation, student hunter. I would jump up to, but not higher than 3ft.
I'm just wondering what to look for in a horse. What height should it be? What else should I look for? Square knees when jumping, etc. Size? Most hunters I see are 16+h.
Of course when I go to look at a horse I would take my trainer, but I search for horses online.
Also, could I get a good hunter for around $5000?
What type of shows are you wanting to enter? Breed shows such as AQHA and APHA, or Open hunter/jumper type shows? I suggest you spend some time going to shows similiar to what you want to attend, and watch, watch, watch. Try to judge the classes and see if you can decide which one the judges will choose. This will help you learn what the judge's like - their way of movement, their general confirmation, the way they jump. You can also take your trainer and get her info as you watch, an educated person's verbal comments during a show can teach you more than a week of straight lessons! Perhaps you'll see or hear of a horse for sale at a show. There are big advantages to this - you can see the horse in action and your trainer or friends will likely know alot about that horse's stall manners, behavior in the warm-up pen, etc. There are many horses that behave well at home, but are totally different at shows! But even if your goal is to shop online, watching at shows will give you a big education. Different areas and types of shows have different styles. It will do you little good to buy a super Canadian Paint show hunter under saddle if you want to show in California against a field of thoroughbreds and warm-bloods. So be sure exactly where you want to show, and where. In my opinion, there used to be a bigger need for a horse to be tall than there is now. It used to be that tall won, now people are becoming more educated about actual movement and tall isn't necessarily the BIGGEST factor (Aren't I funny?!) Look for the best horse you can find, and keep height far back on your list. (But I would avoid an extremely small horse such as 14.2 or so, tough to compete when they're that small!) Look for a horse with excellent movement and don't settle for less. You need one that is flat kneed, uses its back end well, moves effortlessly, has a natural headset for breed standard, and one that is generally attractive. Even more important, find a good minded horse. Since you are just starting out, you need a horse that is sensible and broke. A pretty horse will catch a judge's eye, but if they are silly, high-strung, spooking, or resistent, the judge won't look any farther. And you are going to be scared and miserable. Can you buy a good hunter for $5000? I doubt you can buy a broke, top quality horse for that money. Unless you're very lucky, or a skilled shopper. You probably do not want to buy a young horse or prospect, either, they may be in your price range but they probably won't suit you as a beginner in that area. So consider looking for an older horse that's been there/done that. Maybe even consider a horse with a flaw or two, you might be able to find a horse that is no longer totally sound for jumping really high, but still plenty sound for flat work and low hunter classes. Or find one that is getting up in years. It won't have huge resale value when you are finished with it, but it will teach you alot. Good luck. I encourage you to take your time and not buy the first good looking horse you see. Make certain you have your trainer assist you, and get it vet checked as well.
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What are some English events that involve low level jumping?
hunt seat equitation? hunter under saddle? I want to know the type of shows I should be looking for. If yall could please give a description of whatever class you leave, that'd be great. thanks or hunter/jumper? what does it mean?!?!?!
Schooling show often offer cross rail classes that are good for beginners. Also "grasshopper" level eventing is under 2'6" and has inviting fences both cross country and stadium type.
Shooting well is just a matter of instruction and knowing what to do with your body. I was amazed how my body just popped me into what, had I been in the saddle, is a very strong, safe position.
Again, I puzzle over why, when there are things women can easily do to be stronger (that men take the doing of for granted, which I think makes at least as great a contribution as testosterone) are we so reluctant to do them?
I'm backed up by a couple essays, but I haven't forgotten this one.
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Shooting well is just a matter of instruction and knowing what to do with your body. I was amazed how my body just popped me into what, had I been in the saddle, is a very strong, safe position.
Again, I puzzle over why, when there are things women can easily do to be stronger (that men take the doing of for granted, which I think makes at least as great a contribution as testosterone) are we so reluctant to do them?
I'm backed up by a couple essays, but I haven't forgotten this one.
Cheers,
Erin