Natives flying high
DO you have an in-height native pony who is over-height for the mountain and moorland (M&M) working hunter pony classes? This is the question one exhibitor posted on social media that has led to a debate on the current structure of the classes. The current system used in qualifiers for both the Royal International (RIHS) and Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) has been in place since 2013, but a survey launched on Facebook could suggest a shake-up is needed.
Helen Gheorghiu Gould presented a survey to competitors in these classes to gauge how many would like to see a change, how they would implement it and what advantages could be gained.
“I wanted to see if people thought the classes were excluding in-height native ponies,” explains Helen.
The M&M working hunter pony classes are open to all the native breeds, from the very smallest (the Shetland pony) up to the largest (the Welsh section D). As in plaited workers, the class is judged on a jumping round over rustic
