IT takes years to prepare a horse to reach the top levels of the sport – and it's not a process that can or should be rushed. Some horses might need more time, mentally and physically, than others before embarking on a competition career, while others might show maturity and the glimmerings of what's to come early on.
Many producers look towards tailored competitions to showcase potential future stars. On the Continent, young horse classes are a prestigious affair, notably Germany's Bundeschampionate, while the Netherlands hosts the Pavo Cup finals, held during the KWPN Championships.
Britain's own offering continues to expand, with the likes of the Equine Bridge and Nexgen adding to the long-established Burghley Young Event Horse and the national age classes and championships run by the governing bodies.
THE Equine Bridge was co-founded by World Breeding Federation vice president Eva-Maria Broomer. It's open to the highest-scoring British Breeding Futurity graduates and provides a training opportunity for horses and riders.
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