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Conference noted::equitation

Title:	Equine Notes Conference
Notice:	Topics List=4, Horses 4Sale/Wanted=150, Equip 4Sale/Wanted=151
Moderator:	MTADMS::COBURNIO

Created:	Tue Feb 11 1986
Last Modified:	Thu Jun 05 1997
Last Successful Update:	Fri Jun 06 1997
Number of topics:	2080
Total number of notes:	22383

355.0. "Showing Rules for Adults Riding Ponies" by AIMHI::DANIELS () Tue Jun 06 1989 16:53

    I've been out of horses for a few years, and am now getting back into
    the hobby again.  I want to purchase a Connemare for showing, but was
    told this weekend that as an adult I cannot show a pony (14.2) in
    any adult pleasure, trail or jumping classes.  I know some Connemare's
    come just a bit higher over 14.2, but I'm not too interested in always
    having a measuring debate at a show.  Is any of this true?  Can someone
    give me what the rule would be as an adult showing a pony?
    
    Thank you,
    
    Tina Daniels

T.R	Title	User	Personal Name	Date	Lines
355.1	Connemara questions...	USWAV1::COBURN		`Wed Jun 07 1989 10:09`	15
	I think it depends on the shows you do. I show a 14.3 Standardbred mare, and it is never questioned that she appears awfully small. BUT, I only show her in small local shows, 4H stuff. I take her in jumping classes as well as equitation, but not pleasure, she is too hyper to pin well there... I also show a Thoroughbred gelding who is 16.1 and looks it, but I show him at ASHA rated shows and they are VERY picky about all sorts of things! There you may be questioned... Good luck, I used to ride a Connemara years ago, she was wonderful! Lyn
355.2		CSC32::M_HOEPNER	Sometimes the dragon wins...	`Wed Jun 07 1989 10:30`	14
	I would check the AHSA rule book for rules specific to the classes you wish to compete in. For breeds which tend to have many individuals 14.2 or under, the rules vary from general AHSA rules (Connemaras, Arabians, and Morgans to name a few). And not all Connemaras are 14.2 or under. Also, there is a division called Adult Amateur Hunter which in most zones allows adults riding ponies. In addition, most local shows tend to not be restrictive regarding adults riding "ponies" in open classes. Usually if there is a restriction, it is for classes open only to ponies.
355.3	Love those "Ponies"	PTOMV6::PETH	My kids are horses	`Wed Jun 07 1989 11:17`	7
	As a rider of a 14 hand "pony" the only restriction I have met is that I must show in horse classes not against other ponies. The pony classes in my area also have a rider age limit of 17 years. Moonshine doesn't care, he enjoys showing the big guys how its done. Sandy
355.4	HOME GROWN ARE ALLOWED	BELFST::MCCOMB	GARETH MCCOMB	`Wed Jun 07 1989 11:48`	7
	The rules here in Ireland are that "Seniors" ie. over 17 years old, cannot show a pony, however because the Connemara is a native breed in Ireland then the showing of a Connemara by a Senior is permissable. Possibly this is the same rule with your native breeds. Regards Gareth
355.5	Thank you	AIMHI::DANIELS		`Thu Jun 08 1989 16:06`	3
	Thanks everyone for the information. Tina Daniels