I would like to start taking lessons, and eventually I want to go to competitions. Do they have competitions for beginners/intermediates or are there only competitions for the very advanced people?
There are all levels of competition. They have different skill classes for different disciplines. For example, for jumping, they have Walk classes, Walk/Trot, Walk/Trot/Canter, Cross Poles, Beginning Hunter, etc. No matter your skill, you can always compete. Good luck!
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There are all level of competitions. You still need to have some experience before riding though. you need to be able to control your horse and look decent. Your trainer will help you but yes, you will be able to find novice competitions.
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My first competition took place 2 1/2 months after my first lesson. It was poletrotting. Different events are for different skills and they range from EXTREME begginner to very advanced
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There are competitions at all levels, although even at a novice level you will need to have a fair bit of experience.
Once you are confident try http://www.bsja.co.uk
I believe classes start with fences at 90cm for adults and 85cm for juniors, although I may be wrong!
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they have classes from on the lead to jumping high courses if you are riding with a trainer they will tell you which classes will be best for you
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Compititions are for any riders. There are compititions were it it only where some one holds you on a lead line and walks you around and there are walk and trots but they have age limits at some shows so for your first show, you should start with the walk trot when you are expiriernced with trotting, but you have to be confident! Good Luck!
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they have age groups like little trainers: 0-8 pee wee/ youth- 0-12 (1996-2007) juniors- 13-18 (1995- 1989) intermediates- 19-29 (1988- 1978) sr.a- 30- 41 (1977- 1966) sr. b- 42- 49 (1965-1958) super sr 50+ (1957 and before) that’s the age group where i compete. in 4-h and stuff there’s beginner, novice, and regular. walk-trot, canter, and hand gallop are the increasing levels. you should be fine
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They have competitions for all skill levels, maybe no so much at breed level shows, but at open shows they do.
They have green walk/trot, green horse, green rider etc.
Many more. Just start out at your local open shows and work up from there so you know what to expect.
Oh and have fun!
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There are all levels of competition. They have different skill classes for different disciplines. For example, for jumping, they have Walk classes, Walk/Trot, Walk/Trot/Canter, Cross Poles, Beginning Hunter, etc. No matter your skill, you can always compete. Good luck!
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There are lots of beginner shows, but will want to have a basic knowledge of horsemanship. walk/ trot is the lowest level, there is no juping required. i would say at least six months or more before you start to show, for your own safety and the horse’s
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There are age groups as well as level of achievment classes at shows. A wonderfull place to begin is with your local 4-H club, learning horsemanship from the basic stable care,grooming and proper use of horse tack and equipment to show jumping! Also learn to become a Judge yourself!
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