Pony Finals Model Class
A green pony is a pony not exceeding 14 2 hands of any age in its first year of showing in any classes that require ponies to jump the regulation height or higher for its respective section 2 3 for small 2 6 for medium 2 9 for large prior to december 1st of the current.
Pony finals model class. I describe pony finals as much more of a social event than it is a horse show. Ponies are judged on conformation way of moving and soundness. Ponies may be asked for an. All pony riders dream of taking the victory lap as a champion at usef pony finals just as maddie tosh and bit of love did.
The under saddle phase requires ponies to show at a walk trot and canter in both directions. The under saddle is a standard flat class where ponies are judged on their movement manners and soundness at the walk trot and canter. There are three phases for the hunter pony championship. The model clinic is a well known perk for those that attend pony finals.
This eye catching pony combines the stunning color and athleticism of his german riding pony sire with the generous personality of the welsh pony. Ponies are divided into sections of up to 12 for both the model and under saddle phases. She took a tumble off her two other mounts both of whom had been standing second. As if that weren t impressive enough for the laughter also won the top model class at pony finals and earned eighth in the new champion under saddle class.
Around the showgrounds after winning the grand green pony championship aboard medium pony magical diamond kirklen petersen ran into some bad luck. However there is plenty to learn from these helpful notes whether you have been to pony finals multiple times or aspire to compete in the pony. He can be registered half welsh with the wpcsa making him eligible for the welsh awards at pony finals or to compete in welsh classes. The model offered at the annual usef pony finals in lexington kentucky is the most coveted model class in the country.
2019 presentations handouts. The model is an critical part of the pony hunter division so those competing at pony finals have probably modeled many times. Medium hearts desire and large chakko. The regular hunter pony and green hunter pony finals are a three phase competition judging the pony s conformation way of moving and jumping ability.
What hunter classes are offered at pony finals. The marshall sterling usef pony medal final tests young riders judging their ability to compete over a technical and demanding course of fences. It is a very large gathering of children. Both phases make up 25 each of the total score for the overall competition.