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Colour_Crazy_Gi
24th Jun 2006, 05:34 PM
Ok, first of all, i compete my pony at 2f6 atm, but i know for sure she could go bigger when my confidence improves, so probably 3ft 3 max, maybe bigger. Secondly, how big does a horse/pony have to jump to be able to affiliate? And thirdly, do you have to be a member of the BSJA of anything to be able to enter affiliated shows?
horseaholic
24th Jun 2006, 06:40 PM
Assuming she is a pony and you are under 16, the lowest official class you can do is British Novice, which is 85cm (about 2'10".) However many shows have unaffiliated warm-up classes before-hand at 70/75 cm (2'4, 2'6). Bear in mind though that the courses tend to be wider and more technical than at unaff - you probably want to be jumping slightly higher unaffiliated than you are planning to BSJA.

You don't have to be a member - you can enter on a day ticket, which you buy on the day. However if you compete regularly its more economical to become a member. Hope that helped!
Colour_Crazy_Gi
24th Jun 2006, 07:46 PM
Thanks! It really helped! You answered all my questions!
Sammii
24th Jun 2006, 07:51 PM
I'm glad you've got it sorted out!! Good luck, don't forget the piccies! :D
Colour_Crazy_Gi
24th Jun 2006, 07:53 PM
Lol, going to a PC rally this wednesday and a show this Sunday!! :D So excited!!
Tink!
26th Jun 2006, 09:21 AM
Remember if you do buy a ticket to compete on, you cannot collect any prize money, even if you win and it says prize money of £20, you can only get the rosette!
If your going to compete regually at Affliated, Register, if your ponies good enough you'll probably win back the registration fess in no time!
zizz
5th Jul 2006, 02:57 PM
Wider and more technical at affiliated? perhaps in the higher classes, but in the lower classes aimed at young horses and novice riders all you will find is nice simple fences with smooth turns and accurately measured distances at combinations. In fact unnaffiliated comps are often alot more difficult, especially the jump offs, which usually follow the twistiest course. how many times have you been unaffilliated and been beatem by someone galloping thier pony flat out and yanking them round corners?