A Hunter/Jumper Show!

9/10/2014

No, no, no. The big, brown OTTB didn't go jump any fences, and neither did my rock star pony. It was just me supporting JL's students at a local schooling show.

As many times as I've gone to watch, these shows still confuse the heck out of me. And no matter how many times I ask what's going on, I never can figure out the order of go, this show was no exception.

Little A riding her adorable pony. Her mom is also one of JL's students.

This show was at PDM, a local riding stable. There were two rings. One was for the jumpers and the flat classes while the other seemed to be for the hunters. JL had quite a few students showing on Sunday, at least eight. She has more students, but I didn't really get a chance to ask where everyone else was.

Little A and N, her mom.

Even though I couldn't tell the difference between the eq classes and the classes where the horses were judged, I still enjoyed watching and supporting the riders. It was a very friendly show with a casual attitude.

N finishing a line.

Some of JL's students.

JL on James with a student helping. N on her palomino, Gold, in the background.

Dressage or jumping, it's all the same. There were boot polishers, trainers shouting out directions, and nervous riders. Sometimes, it's a lot more fun to just be a spectator without the pressure of watching the clock!

Amanda Chance link

9/10/2014 12:26:40 am

"I never can figure out the order of go" There isn't an order of go, that's why! LOL

Bakersfield Dressage link

9/10/2014 11:28:23 am

With the open cards and ticketed rides, I can't figure out what is going. Even with friends trying to explain it, I was still a bit confused as to who was riding what class! :0)

jenj

9/10/2014 12:45:46 am

H/J shows do take a bit to get used to, and it REALLY helps to go with someone who can explain. I always imagine it would be super confusing for someone to go to a dressage show and watch us all do circles ad nauseum, unless someone was explaining what it was all about!

9/10/2014 11:30:27 am

There were riders helping to explain, but what it comes down to is each rider can show over and over because they might be in a junior class followed by a short stirrup class followed by an under saddle class, etc. I just kept watching the same riders go over and over!

I always enjoy it, but the order in which everything is run is quite confusing. ;0)

Lauren link

9/10/2014 03:12:49 am

I love watching just about any horse show...even if I don't understand it!

9/10/2014 11:30:48 am

ME TOO!!!!!!

emma link

9/10/2014 04:09:33 am

that pony is too cute!

9/10/2014 11:31:19 am

And his rider is a very dedicated student. :0)

Sarah link

9/10/2014 05:10:39 am

Anytime I go to watch the show, I really wish I was riding in it. Even if its a completely different discipline! =) I just love shows I guess.

9/10/2014 11:33:15 am

I like being a spectator because I get to enjoy the show from a different perspective. I love being a gopher, boot polisher, or cheerleader. When my own horse is involved, I can't be as "present" as I can be when I am just watching.

While I love to show, just hanging out and watching is a nice break. :0)

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