A WORKING HUNTER class is an attractive proposition for equestrians because horses don't have to be quite such beauty kings and queens as in the weight classes. Rather, they need to be able to do what it says on the tin — work — so displaying performance and athleticism is the name of the game. After all, they have to jump a good round of fences before they progress and the very best working hunters are the ones who look like they could stand — and enjoy — a good day's hunting.
Working show horse classes run in an identical format to a working hunter, but all types, not just hunters, can turn out to compete, from cobs to hacks to riding horses. This only helps to broaden the appeal of a workers class, and it is up to the judge to assess the entries according to type. However, it is also important that riders do homework beforehand to ensure that they are prepared for every element of the workers class as a partnership.
Before the beginning
Consider the specifics ofaworkers class — entrants are marked out of 100, and the usual format is…
1 Individual round of jumping (worth 60% of the marks).
2 Group ride — during which
