what to do with her *pics added*

[devonlass]

Did post pics on other thread,but couldn't edit title,so no one knew had been updated!!

So following on from other thread,in which all you good folks gave me some advice about what shows I could do with my filly,here are some pics,to hopefully determine her type,and give me some some ideas about what classes she could enter.So far there is youngstock and novelty classes,all of which sound good,but maybe there are some others she could enter?? Thanx again in advance for all your help,I am utterly confused by all this showing lark!!

Just to re-cap she is almost 2 year old highland x cob (not registered).Any thoughts on her general conformation and make-up would be great as well.
(Apologies BTW for pics afraid ground is very uneven in field,so she not standing exactly level in any of them.)

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[Denbenj]

not well up on showing, just wanted to add what a lovely variation in colours she has! .. just the sort I would go for, she looks so sweet!

[devonlass]

not well up on showing, just wanted to add what a lovely variation in colours she has! .. just the sort I would go for, she looks so sweet!

You and me both then!! Having been to any since I was a kid,but thought I might like to give it a bash!! Thank you for your kind comment,I love her colour too,and she really is very sweet,hopefully she'll stay that way;)

[Glider]

I'm sorry for missing this earlier. I think you're going to find it difficult to find classes for her since she doesn't fit well in to any particular category. She is of cob type, but much smaller than most judges will expect in a cob class. As well as the classes already mentioned, if they have a cob type class (rather than show cob) she'd be suitable for that, she could also do potential driving type classes and coloured or odd coloured classes where they accept duns (check the schedule or with the secretary, as local shows vary in what they accept as coloured). Some shows also have a part bred or part-bred m&m class, check the schedule again for whether they're required to be registered.

[devonlass]

I'm sorry for missing this earlier. I think you're going to find it difficult to find classes for her since she doesn't fit well in to any particular category. She is of cob type, but much smaller than most judges will expect in a cob class. As well as the classes already mentioned, if they have a cob type class (rather than show cob) she'd be suitable for that, she could also do potential driving type classes and coloured or odd coloured classes where they accept duns (check the schedule or with the secretary, as local shows vary in what they accept as coloured). Some shows also have a part bred or part-bred m&m class, check the schedule again for whether they're required to be registered.

Thanks Glider,was hoping you would comment.Is no problem not being able to do many classes with her,as long as can do some!! Can still concentrate on the youngstock ones for this year and next anyway,yes??
I never knew you know that dun's were eligable for certain coloured classes.Learn something new every day!!
Do you think then that her looks/build etc fit's the cob breed standard (apart from size),more so than the highland?? Doesn't matter just curious as have never been able to make up my mind what she looks more like!!
Am very interested in the m&m classes,as thought she might fit into that category quite well.Is she a good example for part bred m&m?? Or am I completely off the mark??!!
Many thanx again for your help:)

[Glider]

I'm no expert on Highlands, but apart from her colouring she looks more of a cob type than a Highland type to me. Cobs aren't a breed they're a type, so they don't have a breed standard as such, cobs are short legged, round barreled horses with lots of bone. Part bred m&ms aren't judged according to type - more on general conformation, movement (and performance in ridden classes), there'll be lots of different types in there from show ponies (usually welsh B crosses) to cobs and hunters etc. Yes, you can do the youngstock classes this year and next, and once she's being ridden you'll be able to do Best Turnout, Family pony, and Riding Club pony and working hunter pony if she's jumping, but I realise that's a few years off (but I just want you to know there will be things for you to do beyond youngstock classes!)

How you do will really depend on the judge and they're preferences. She's not got any major conformational faults as far as I can see, but she's not perfectly put together and isn't of a particular type. You may well find that one week you're at the top end of the line up and another nearer the other.

[coblover26]

Don't know much about showing but I would just like to say, your horse is GORGEOUS. Lovely colour :)

[ilostmymarbles]

At the moment i'd say to stick with the youngstock and novelty classes and see how she grows. At the moment she's lookingly gangly and young and has a lot of growing to do,so not the best time to decide on what type she is etc.

As glider says she doesn't really fit into any class and from what i can see her conformation os not brilliant either, the main problem is how upright her shoulder is, but that might change as she grows. She's not quite a cob, though that might change as she grows, but even then she would be at the smaller end of the hight range, but not an M&M as she's a part bred.
Cob type and coloured classes that allow duns would be your best bet.