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Post by Nessa (GER) on Jul 1, 2011 7:24:26 GMT
Hi there  I was just wondering, what exactly is the difference of Hunter and Showjumping ? I read an article saying Hunter has an age restriction of 21+ years (rider). According to the german magazine, Hunter shows have a fairly easy parcours of fences to jump over. The whole presentation will be judged afterwards (like "how do the riders sit on their horses" and so on). For me, it sounds like a normal showjumping thing, so where is the difference ? What does a good hunter horse need ? Can a horse with showjumper-parents be a hunter horse ? Can hunter horses go to showjumping events ? Sorry for all the question and thanks in advance  |
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Post by Meaghan-Admin (CAN) on Jul 1, 2011 16:56:20 GMT
Hi there I was just wondering, what exactly is the difference of Hunter and Showjumping ? I read an article saying Hunter has an age restriction of 21+ years (rider). According to the german magazine, Hunter shows have a fairly easy parcours of fences to jump over. The whole presentation will be judged afterwards (like "how do the riders sit on their horses" and so on). For me, it sounds like a normal showjumping thing, so where is the difference ? What does a good hunter horse need ? Can a horse with showjumper-parents be a hunter horse ? Can hunter horses go to showjumping events ? Sorry for all the question and thanks in advance OK I'll tackle this one! Hunters are popular in North America, but as i've come to see, almost non existent abroad... The difference between Hunters & Jumpers >>> Hunters are judged subjectively on the degree to which they meet an ideal standard of manners, style, and way of going. Conversely, jumper classes are scored objectively, based entirely on a numerical score determined only by whether the horse attempts the obstacle, clears it, and finishes the course in the allotted time. Jumper courses often are colorful, and at times, quite creatively designed. Jumper courses tend to be much more complex and technical than hunter courses, because riders and horses are not being judged on style. Hunters have meticulous turnout and tend toward very quiet, conservative horse tack and rider attire. Hunter bits, bridles, crops, spurs, and martingales are tightly regulated. Jumpers, while caring for their horses and grooming them well, are not scored on turnout, are allowed a wider range of equipment, and riders may wear less conservative attire, so long as it stays within the rules. Formal turnout always is preferred, however, and a neat rider gives a good impression at shows. This post goes into Hunters in more detail as well.
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Post by Nessa (GER) on Jul 1, 2011 17:29:37 GMT
aah many thanks !!! This clarifies a lot ! one last question, in Germany some people think all Hunter classes are for the typical western horses to prove that they can be ridden the way english horses are. Is that true? I dont think so, but Id like to know  |
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Post by Meaghan-Admin (CAN) on Jul 1, 2011 19:38:58 GMT
In 'open shows' you will see western pleasure/trail type horses slap a english saddle on their horse and enter into hunter under saddle, pleasure and hack classes. You rarely see a western horse in a hunter over fences class, just the under saddles. Most western horses don't have the training or ability to jump successfully, and if they try usually its a disaster Successful Hunter horses rarely cross disciplines. >> This is from real life experience, as I have been showing the hunter circuit for years. |
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Post by Nessa (GER) on Jul 1, 2011 20:02:48 GMT
many thanks for this, now I know as much about hunter as I wanted to know, great Real life experience is the best btw  |
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