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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2012 9:31:29 GMT -1
www.dalespony.org/Events.htmlWe are a bit low on entries for the Dales Midlands Show 8th July 2012, held near Tewkesbury, Gloucestershire We have extended the entry deadline to the end of June! Its a very friendly , relaxed and welcoming show-do come along-all kinds of classes apart from showing- Handy Pony. Timed Trot, Dressage ( Walk and Trot, Prelim and Novice) , Best Unshod and Best Shod, Long Reining and a very very small WHP course including some poles on the ground (Novice qualifier also) Please do come and support us ! More info from Fiona on 01684 290087 or email brookesfam@tiscali.co.uk
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Post by cadeby on Jun 25, 2012 10:14:41 GMT -1
Hope you get more entries. I love Timed Trot classes. They really showcase the Dales breed and are such good fun  |
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Post by harveydales on Jun 25, 2012 11:21:43 GMT -1
Yes, I do hope you get more entries. I wish I was nearer because I'd love to go.
By the way, what are timed trot classes?
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Post by zeldalithgow on Jun 25, 2012 16:50:16 GMT -1
Sounds like a nice show, with different classes to the norm - yes what is timed trot ;D
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Post by Deleted on Jun 25, 2012 21:31:10 GMT -1
Timed Trot is just when someone with a stopwatch times you trotting over a certain distance and at the end of the entries the one who took least time wins!
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Post by harveydales on Jun 26, 2012 5:07:49 GMT -1
Ahh, no good for Harvey then as he doesn't do Dales trot but Dolly would love this...........
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Post by cadeby on Jun 26, 2012 5:51:22 GMT -1
I don't know how Timed Trot classes are carried out at modern shows but when I was a child in the early 70s my Grandad used to take me to shows all over Yorkshire (which involved a bus trip and very long walks  ) The trot classes were held over a straight course, probably about 100 yards(?) and the rider just belted along the course in trot as fast as possible. If the pony broke into canter you were eliminated. The races were timed and the fastest horse won, but the most exciting races were where they had 2 ponies racing side-by-side. The losers of each race would be eliminated and the winners would go on to compete against each other in a knock-out competition. It used to draw massive crowds (and lots of dodgy betting  ). Nowadays it's most frequently seen in the Gypsy community. I'd love to see Timed Trot classes reinstated at the Spring or Summer Shows or the Performance Show as they do showcase a proper Dales trot to perfection and are really great fun which anyone can have a go at (unless they do it bareback which would be me on the floor  ) I think the trophy for the Timed Trot class is in memory of Tony Debell who bred the Twywell Dales Ponies. Tony was very interested in action and proper use of the hocks, so I hope there are lots of entrants for this class at the Midlands Show. |
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Post by April on Jun 26, 2012 19:40:07 GMT -1
Timed trot sounds so much fun Hopefully taking Coral next year, will get practicing! Shame Jester's not registered he does the fastest trot ever, especially when the little sod's too lazy to break into canter haha |
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Post by DalesLady on Jul 16, 2012 7:20:20 GMT -1
You could always take Jester to the Dales Pony Performance Show! There are classes for Dales types there, they take part in the same classes as the registered ponies and work towards their own championships with the points they earn!
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