I would like to start taking lessons, and eventually I want to go to competitions. Do they have competitions for beginners/intermediates or are there only competitions for the very advanced people?
There are all levels of competition. They have different skill classes for different disciplines. For example, for jumping, they have Walk classes, Walk/Trot, Walk/Trot/Canter, Cross Poles, Beginning Hunter, etc. No matter your skill, you can always compete. Good luck!
August 16th, 2010 at 12:36 am
There are all level of competitions. You still need to have some experience before riding though. you need to be able to control your horse and look decent. Your trainer will help you but yes, you will be able to find novice competitions.
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August 16th, 2010 at 12:48 am
My first competition took place 2 1/2 months after my first lesson. It was poletrotting. Different events are for different skills and they range from EXTREME begginner to very advanced
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August 16th, 2010 at 1:27 am
There are competitions at all levels, although even at a novice level you will need to have a fair bit of experience.
Once you are confident try http://www.bsja.co.uk
I believe classes start with fences at 90cm for adults and 85cm for juniors, although I may be wrong!
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August 16th, 2010 at 2:07 am
they have classes from on the lead to jumping high courses if you are riding with a trainer they will tell you which classes will be best for you
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August 16th, 2010 at 2:25 am
Compititions are for any riders. There are compititions were it it only where some one holds you on a lead line and walks you around and there are walk and trots but they have age limits at some shows so for your first show, you should start with the walk trot when you are expiriernced with trotting, but you have to be confident! Good Luck!
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August 16th, 2010 at 3:02 am
they have age groups like little trainers: 0-8 pee wee/ youth- 0-12 (1996-2007) juniors- 13-18 (1995- 1989) intermediates- 19-29 (1988- 1978) sr.a- 30- 41 (1977- 1966) sr. b- 42- 49 (1965-1958) super sr 50+ (1957 and before) that’s the age group where i compete. in 4-h and stuff there’s beginner, novice, and regular. walk-trot, canter, and hand gallop are the increasing levels. you should be fine
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August 16th, 2010 at 3:50 am
They have competitions for all skill levels, maybe no so much at breed level shows, but at open shows they do.
They have green walk/trot, green horse, green rider etc.
Many more. Just start out at your local open shows and work up from there so you know what to expect.
Oh and have fun!
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August 16th, 2010 at 4:03 am
There are all levels of competition. They have different skill classes for different disciplines. For example, for jumping, they have Walk classes, Walk/Trot, Walk/Trot/Canter, Cross Poles, Beginning Hunter, etc. No matter your skill, you can always compete. Good luck!
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August 16th, 2010 at 4:53 am
There are lots of beginner shows, but will want to have a basic knowledge of horsemanship. walk/ trot is the lowest level, there is no juping required. i would say at least six months or more before you start to show, for your own safety and the horse’s
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August 16th, 2010 at 5:42 am
There are age groups as well as level of achievment classes at shows. A wonderfull place to begin is with your local 4-H club, learning horsemanship from the basic stable care,grooming and proper use of horse tack and equipment to show jumping! Also learn to become a Judge yourself!
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August 16th, 2010 at 6:09 am
Their are many levels of competitions, enough for even riders in lead ropes. I find personally that the best barns will offer small competitions/shows for the riders at the barn to compete in for free, or a small fee of 5$ and such. These shows usually offer divisions for riders still on lead ropes, walk/trot and trotting poles to an X.
Things like these will get you more in tune with what it’s like to enter real competitions, use these as practise. As you get better at ridding, learning how to jump and canter and such you can go into more complex competitions off property, usually you will show for the barn you work at, but sometimes it varies.
Look around for barns who offer small in-school competitions if you are interested in it, basically.
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Show Jumper. (Me)