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Higher Farm, Cheshire

Working Hunter Horse Show at Higher Farm, Cheshire

Working Hunter is traditionally a showing class for the judge to choose which pony they would be most suitable for a child to go hunting with. There are 2 phases and we will have tw...
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Event dates

Sat, 09 Dec '23
09:00 am

Sat, 09 Dec '23
17:00 pm

Bookings open

Thu, 23 Nov '23
09:00 am

Sat, 09 Dec '23
17:00 pm Maximum spaces per day (for the event): 80

Notes
Working Hunter is traditionally a showing class for the judge to choose which pony they would be most suitable for a child to go hunting with.
There are 2 phases and we will have two separate rings for these phases:
Jumping phase:
This is over a course of rustic fences. The marking scheme is 50 points for jumping (10 marks deducted for a knock down and 15 penalties for a refusal). 3 refusals result in elimination. There is then another mark out of 20 for style of jumping. The judges are looking for a flowing round using the arena correctly with the pony jumping out of a balanced rhythm. The judges look for a smooth, careful jump suitable for hunting.
Flat phase
This is performed in a separate ring and is straight after the jumping round. The steward will direct you straight from the jumping ring into the conformation ring. If the pony jumps in boots these should be removed. Back protectors do not need to be removed. A show is then performed this is traditionally a walk away from the judge in a straight line and then trot back to the judge and then a figure of 8 showing trot on both reins and canter on both reins with a short gallop at the end and then halt and salute.
This is judged out of 20 for the conformation, paces and suitability of the pony. A mark out of 10 is then given for manners and way of going.
All these marks are then added together to give a score. If there is a tie on marks then the pony with the highest jump mark will be placed 1st. If they have the same jump mark then the pony with the highest manners mark will be placed 1st. If all the marks are the same then the judges decision is final. All the marks will be available after each relevant championship on the day.
Dress code
If the pony wears boots then these should be black / brown / white but no bling
Ideally brown numnah (but other dark colours are fine) no saddlecloths
Clean tack - any normal riding bit is allowed as are martingales
Rider
Tweed jacket
black / brown / dark riding silk if jockey skull or flat showing hat.
Back protector compulsory for all children under the age of 16
Shirt and tie (no stocks)
Brown / black / oxblood jodphur boots or long boots (clean)
Beige or yellow jodphurs / breeches (not white)
brown ideally whip (no schooling whips)
Hair tied back in pony tail / plait(s) / hairnet and bun
WE HOPE YOU HAVE A REALLY ENJOYABLE FUN DAY. If you have any worries or concerns please ask we are here to help!!
Finally the JUDGES DECISION IS FINAL - any aggression or unsportsmanlike behaviour will result in elimination from the competition and you will be asked to leave.

Refund policy

Refunds will not be given with in 24hr of the start of compeition. 

Who & where
Organiser contact
Phoebe Harper
Mobile: 07751639863
Email: phoebe@higherfarm.uk
Venue
Higher Farm, Cheshire
Higher Farm
Byly Lane
Byley
Cheshire
CW10 9LN
07789823115
events@higherfarmequine.com
https://www.higherfarmequine.com/