Hi all,
I’m an eventer (low-level), but I think my current horse might make a nice hunter. He’s a solidly built OTTB with a lot of presence. He’s green and started over jumps a few months ago. He pops around in steady rhythm and with good form and honestly just kind of strikes me as a nice hunter rather than a fearless eventer (he’s obedient, but not a bold horse). When I get up into cruising position/two point he kind of just ticks along nicely on autopilot, trot or canter, with a cute expression on his face.
I’m thinking of trying some local schooling hunter shows. I’ve read a little bit and I think I understand the format and tack/dress requirements, and which division to enter.
Any show ring tips on how I should ride a hunter round, as a person coming from eventing, and who has an eventing coach and no hunter coach? I have noticed that a hunter round is ridden less defensively (in regards to rider position). I usually sit right to the jump, but I think most hunter riders stay up in two point.
Thanks!