Non Competing Horses at Recognized Events

[soloudinhere]

I’m traveling with a friend to a large event coming up fairly soon with my horse as a noncompeting horse. This event is not really a move up event and he’s a bit green for the level, and friend’s horse needed company.

It’s a good atmosphere, but I’m not finding anything about what I can DO with a noncompete horse - I know I am allowed to ride him, but am I allowed to ride him in a warm up ring? Am I allowed to jump warm up fences?

Are there rules governing noncompete horses or is it kind of up to the organizer?

[Manahmanah]

I wouldn’t plan on doing anything with him besides grazing. You really need to have a number identifying you when you are mounted and borrowing someone else’s is fairly shady. You can ask the organizers but they might tell you not to bring him at all.

[soloudinhere]

[QUOTE=Manahmanah;8207745]
I wouldn’t plan on doing anything with him besides grazing. You really need to have a number identifying you when you are mounted and borrowing someone else’s is fairly shady. You can ask the organizers but they might tell you not to bring him at all.[/QUOTE]

The horse is entered as a noncompete, I have paid the fee and have a stall, and he will be issued a number. I know how to enter a noncompete horse I am just not sure what I can do with him.

This was not a helpful post, thanks though.

[subk]

Ask the organier and try to be a good sport. Obviously you don’t want to interfer with competing horses, but at most facilities there are warm ups available when dressage is done for the day.

I would say I’ve never had a problem, but actually a resident trainer had a conniption fit and was incredibly rude when I was riding a non-compete exactly where the show office gave me permission to do so. The flip side on that is now I know what an ass he is and I can avoid him and not send work in his direction.

[soloudinhere]

[QUOTE=subk;8207780]
Ask the organier and try to be a good sport. Obviously you don’t want to interfer with competing horses, but at most facilities there are warm ups available when dressage is done for the day.

I would say I’ve never had a problem, but actually a resident trainer had a conniption fit and was incredibly rude when I was riding a non-compete exactly where the show office gave me permission to do so. The flip side on that is now I know what an ass he is and I can avoid him and not send work in his direction.[/QUOTE]

This is fine - I’d be fine with just having him in hand walking around while the place is abuzz and then getting him in the arena when things are done.

I’ll send an email to the organizer.

[yellowbritches]

I’ve ridden my noncompete horses around warm ups and hacked around the grounds, where it was ok to ride. Never jumped one, though. I like to hang around the edge of the warm ups on young horses so they can see the commotion without being IN it. Hang out around the show jump ring, that sort of thing. Typically don’t get too close to xc, but that can be tough, anyway. People I know who take older, going horses (ie, maybe an advanced horse goes along with a one star horse because it needs to keep schooling to prep for an event a week or two later), typically just school in the warm ups before or after the day is over. It shouldn’t be a big deal, especially if you have a number, but do clarify with the organizer where and when it is appropriate for you to ride.

[bornfreenowexpensive]

You can definitely ride in the warm up rings after competition. I typically waited until things were quiet but to me riding a non-competing horse is the same as those riding horses who are competing on different days. Definitely ask about jumping warm up fences after competition. I sat on one of mine during xc off in a quiet area (away and not a distraction for those competing) where I could work him but he could hear things and see horses galloping. It was very good for him.

[Winding_Down]

Yes, you should be able to ride him just as any other horse that is schooling and not warming up for a phase. He has a number so is entitled to all the same amenities as any other horse who is entered. I think I am repeating what others have said above!

I would take advantage of the opportunity and ride him in the warm up areas in the evenings when it is more quiet and then later in a busier time of the day. Great training opportunity!