Class#315-Roadster In Hand,Over- Nationals Class??

[MinisOutWest]

A couple weeks ago I saw the boo boo OH! , where there are 2 Ladies Western Driving over classes, so they fixed it. Now after 2 or 3 weeks, I am looking again and there is a 'Roadster In Hand , Over ' class.....??? that is interesting, huh? boy, if I practice for that , I will be at my High School weight before you know it. ha ha. wonder if footwear is optional, that would definately require track shoes huh?? hope Mary and Bob Sansevere / along with the kids/ do not see this class, they will whoop our butts, ha ha

OH! Just found out, there is such a class !!!!!!!!!!!! OH!

 

[CLC Stables]

Yes it is a class they are bringing over from the Shetland side..................

 

[MinisOutWest]

PLEASE EXPLAIN !!!!!

 

[Leeana]

Roadster in hand is my faverite class to watch at congress and at the shows

. I think the "mini" people are really going to like it

. I have a gelding that is a perfect candidate for this class.

Sheryl, we are watching this class at Nationals

 

[MinisOutWest]

since no one wants to explain it to a Western Pleasure slow poke driver. I am headed to the rule book now. wish me luck I do not get lost. when I find something, I will post it for all of us pokey drivers.....

P. Shetland Pony Roadster In Hand – Exhibitor to

wear stable colors – tailer, colors are optional. Pony

must show in a Roadster performance class at the

same show. Pony shall be shown with boots and

roadster bridle. Overcheck is optional. Pony shall be

led with a lead shank attached to a bit ring. Pony to be

shown on the rail at a jog and at speed. To be judged

60% on conformation and 40% on way of going.

So after reading that little paragraph. I totally understand !! NOT !!!!!!

So I have to show/drive in the Nationals Roadster class to be eligible to show in this 'halter' class? but have to use the bridle as a halter??? and dress in my silks?

still confused.....

right there in black n white. so I am calling the office again and asking where the rules are for this class. I am sooooo confused with the fine print, let alone the large bold print.

OH MY GOSH-

I just re-read that paragraph' at a jog and at speed'!!! HOLY COW. I was right, if we do have to lead them, but no one has answered that for me yet. that means we are flat out sprinting down the rail? I am out of breath just typing this. ha ha

 

[Keri]

There was a discussion on this class a few weeks back. If you search roadster in hand, I'm sure you'll find what others have said to the first post. Looks like a fun class though!

 

[MinisOutWest]

thanks and COUNT ME IN, if I can figure out what to do. I will look at old posts.

OK, read the old posts, still a little confused. but I am going to try it. Don't laugh, at least I am giving it a try for the first time at Nat's.!!!

Anybody else trying it???

 

[Cedar Ridge Farm]

sounds like fun! To watch, that is!!! I don't think I could run that fast. OH!

 

[Leeana]

Yes you better have your running shoes on

I would imagine it being tons easier with the minis, compared to a modern pony. There is an older gentleman, i cannot remember his name or horses nam ..but im sure someone will, but there as a photo of him and his pony in the Journal last year or the year prior of him winning his class and giving the pony a big kiss on the nose

. I got to see them together last year at congress and he loves that pony.

 

[disneyhorse]

Basically yes, you do wear your silks and run along the rail with your horse, who is in a bridle. You do this at the trot and at speed.

Generally you do not run the entire class, the judge watches you run up the rail and then back one at a time, and then you get back in line and set up your horse.

I wonder why the Nationals premium does not have a special class description if they are adding it?

Andrea

 

[susanne]

I think this class would be loads of fun for Keith and Mingus to enter and for me to watch, hehe...