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| phoenixbruka |
Posted - 12 Jan 2011 : 10:13:48 PM
Having just had a nasty accident im not sure if I'll be fit and well for the showing season, how much does it cost for a good rider to show your horse? any recommendations for a well schooled boy with a light as a feather mouth?? ( no fixed handed bullies!)
Thanks, susie |
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| birdof1977 |
Posted - 21 Jan 2011 : 07:34:44 AM
Its a shame that you're so far from me, I wouldn't call my self a pro rider, but I have shown my lad last year (his first year), and we did quite well, also used to show my old PB years ago affiliated and we were always placed. I still don't know if I will be able to get my lad out at all this year due to his current injury. 6 weeks and still lame :(
Looks like I will be missing out this year. I still have my daughter and her new pony to get out though. |
| alypie |
Posted - 14 Jan 2011 : 2:42:20 PM
o, he's lovely! a real sweet look on his face, and he looks so happy, you've obviously done a good job with him. i unfortunately dont know anyone in your area. but if i find anyone, il let you know. if you do any of the north west or north wales shows, pm me and i might be able to help? xx |
| phoenixbruka |
Posted - 13 Jan 2011 : 5:20:04 PM
im sheffield / chesterfield border,
he is ridden regularly and will continue to be so hopefully by me eventually when im better but for the moment by one of the girls at the yard and my dressage instructor in a few weeks ( she's just had a knee op!)
hes 5 years old and didnt get out much last year, although he was shown at the nationals by me as a 4 yr old under saddle (I backed him myself ) and got placed 5th and highest placed amateur in the novice class which i was really proud of as it was a BIG class!
He's a big impressive boy and stands at just over 16hh at the mo so looks better this year as he's filling his frame- at last
I also show in under saddle in crabbat classes as he's over 85%
This is boysie at his first ever show which was northern group at weatherby..
http://www.sweetphotography.com/Galleries/Galleries%202009/Horse%20Shows/Northern%20Group%20AHS/In%20Hand/slides/IMG_0247.html
susie |
| zelus |
Posted - 13 Jan 2011 : 2:32:28 PM
Hi there what kind of showing do you do? Is it affiliated level and if so is your horse a novice or open horse? Also will your horse be exercised in between the shows you want to go to? ( so many questions...)
Kathryn Oldroyd |
| alypie |
Posted - 13 Jan 2011 : 2:28:08 PM
where abouts are you based? |
| Vera |
Posted - 13 Jan 2011 : 09:18:40 AM
If you're looking for a pro rider to cold show you're looking at about £50. However they'll probably want to ride your horse before the show to assess them.
However there are quite a few, what I call pro amateurs - and I mean that with the greatest respect, that might do it for you cheaper.
What I mean by a pro amateur is that the person doesn't make a living producing horses but you can't tell that they are a amateur because they look so professional!
Quite a few amateurs look like amateurs and can be spotted a mile off! |
| moatside |
Posted - 13 Jan 2011 : 06:45:15 AM
Sorry no info re show rider but my son was knocked off his motorbike 20th June - fracture to his neck, 2 fractures to his spine and a fractured heel and wrist - he started to ride 5 months post accident and nearly 7 months on he is pretty much back up to fitness and riding with no ill effects.
Good luck - I hope your back heals as well as his and that you are fit enough to get out and about |
