m/w cob in working hunter classes?

[cluelessmolly]

would i be able to show a 14.2 medium weight cob in a working hunter class? he can jump etc but i cant remember ever seeing one .. if i could would i have to have him hogged and feathers off or would i be able to leave them on?
thanks x :)

[Nik-n-Kia]

I show Kia in working hunter he's a 15.2hh welsh sec D

http://i126.photobucket.com/albums/p120/Nik-n-Kia/DSC00255-1-1.jpg

This is us in the final judging after jumping, conformation and individual show.

We came 4th as only 3 above me got clear rounds and managed to do an individual show.

Nikki xxxxxxx

[keep the faith]

yes you can show a cob in working hunter classes. theres usually a class for cobs and at most of the bigger shows over here theyre in against small hunters under 158cms.

have a go and see what you think.

[Daffy Dilly]

Depends on the show, as some state they should be plaited. You can in most, but I wouldn't expect to be placed above a proper hunter type if it's the same standard as your cob, although this largely depends on the judge.

Turnout wise it would depend on the individual horse. If it's a proper show cob type, then hogged and trimmed. If it's a hairy, then au natural, and if it suits neither state, then it needs plaiting. Bear in mind that going in with mane and feathers flying wont look quite as neat as a plaited or hogged horse, but if it's local level, it doesn't matter so much.

[cluelessmolly]

thanks for all the replies .. not sure what im going to do yet but it would be nice to add some wh classes to his cv!

[Iron Maiden]

I used to take my old h/w cob in local wh classes, he was fully feathered & had a full-on hippy mane! He usually got a ribbon & won a class once because he'd been the only horse to go round the jumps without a stop. We also did a working cob class at a big show & came 4th. If your cob jumps well you might surprise yourself how well you do!

[Eventer_Gurl]

I've taken my M/W Irish Cob in WH at county level, and much to my surprise, she wasn't the only cob entered!