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Liz Howe
Username: Lizh
Registered: 10-2007
| | Posted on Monday, 24 November, 2008 - 05:52 pm: | |
I went hors concours last season because I didn't carry a groom with my 36" Shetland pony. I did the P&P test, cones and the obstacles. I received my score sheets and could see the overall placings at the end of the competition. The only thing I was not eligible for was a rosette or the possibility to qualify for the championship. As it was our first season this did not matter, both me and my pony learnt a lot and gained valuable experience.
Thankfully this season the small pony rules have been changed so that ponies put to 2 wheelers do not have to carry a groom on the carriage, my groom stands by the door to assist if he's required. It's twice the fun now!
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Guest
Username: New
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Monday, 24 November, 2008 - 02:21 pm: | |
Thank you Julie.. for your help !
also fantastic!! help Fiona many thanks
i wont now be afraid to ask in future for explanations of any of the disciplines
thanks again xx
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Fiona Powell
Username: Fionap
Registered: 12-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, 23 November, 2008 - 06:16 pm: | |
Hi, I hope you (and anyone) will post with questions on any topic! We do want people to understand what we do and why.
In case you are thinking, why would you enter a competition and yet not be in it?, entering hc is a useful way of getting a new or young, inexperienced horse (or indeed, driver) out into the world of competition without the pressure of striving to win. IMHO it takes a season or two before your horse "gets it" and can be pushed to go fast in obstacles and it's important not to blow his brains by doing this without the basic groundwork and event experience - of course, it depends on the individual horse!
We all perform the same dressage test indoors, however "outdoors" going hc is useful because, for example, an open driver can enter a lower class in order to perform a simpler dressage test, more in keeping with an inexperienced horse's level of training.
When you enter hc you might choose to do only part of an event. Usually you won't win points or get a rosette...
In East Anglia region (indoors) we run a club class for newcomers or people who'd otherwise be hc so you can, if you wish, enter that and win a rosette! It's a bit more relaxed than the novice classes (they say) but you can't qualify for the Finals.
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Julie Hoskyns
Username: Julieh
Registered: 08-2008
| | Posted on Friday, 21 November, 2008 - 07:52 pm: | |
Hi, it means non competetive. You are in the competition for experience, not to compete for a placing. Hope that helps |
Guest
Username: New
Registered: 12-2006
| | Posted on Friday, 21 November, 2008 - 05:15 pm: | |
Can anyone Please tell me what this is
'hors concours'
and what is involved in the ring as new to the whole driving schene
many thanks
apologie's in advance for ignorance |
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