Jumper Shows in Calvert

[highnote]

I'd really like to see local jumper shows in the spring/summer rather than winter. I couldnt find any jumper shows locally in June/July/Aug this year, and ended up hauling 3 hrs away for several different eventing competitions. The weather this summer was very mild and nice! But sorry, I won't make myself miserable riding in freezing temps for a jumper show. It would be nice to have a jumper series sometime between May-Oct. I know a lot of people dont show at all during dec-jan-feb-mar, so if you want to have the best chance at a good turnout, wait till the warmer weather.

[zansgoodnews]

Originally Posted by highnote

I'd really like to see local jumper shows in the spring/summer rather than winter. I couldnt find any jumper shows locally in June/July/Aug this year, and ended up hauling 3 hrs away for several different eventing competitions. The weather this summer was very mild and nice! But sorry, I won't make myself miserable riding in freezing temps for a jumper show. It would be nice to have a jumper series sometime between May-Oct. I know a lot of people dont show at all during dec-jan-feb-mar, so if you want to have the best chance at a good turnout, wait till the warmer weather.

Where are you located? At PGEC during Spring/Summer there was SMHA, BEST, and MSA.

[highnote]

I did know about the shows up at PGEC... but none of those are dedicated jumper shows like the OP is organizing. Some of those series you mentioned didnt even have a jumper division. I wasnt just looking for ANY shows, I was looking for JUMPER shows. I dont do the hunter, pleasure, equitation stuff anymore.

[fredsaid2]

Originally Posted by highnote

I did know about the shows up at PGEC... but none of those are dedicated jumper shows like the OP is organizing. Some of those series you mentioned didnt even have a jumper division. I wasnt just looking for ANY shows, I was looking for JUMPER shows. I dont do the hunter, pleasure, equitation stuff anymore.

BEST, MSA & SMHA all have a full schedule of jumper divisions from beginner jumper at 2' up through high schooling jumpers at 3'9" to 4'. If you're looking to do jumpers they have you covered from early spring through the fall and it's practically in our backyard. I think you'll be hard pressed to find an only jumper show unless it's a small barn one. If you're beyond the high schooling you'll probably have to head out to Culpeper.

[paintedpony1234]

BEST and SMHA have a dedicated jumper ring.. I spent all spring and summer there.. there was a total of 8 shows.. and then MSA also has jumper shows.. check out their websites or google pgec and click on the links from the horse events tab..

I think CAVES farm does a early spring jumper show. and Frying Pan Park has soem winter series..

[BZHorseMomE (Premo)]

Why dedicated only jumper shows??? Even at rated shows they have the Hunter/Equitation/Jumpers going on at the same time. Were you looking for Eventer only jumper shows?

Agree with what Sadielady posted. Riders doing Jumpers want something closer to home, but when the time comes to have these divisions no one shows up. Cost the show management time and money for the ribbons.

[zansgoodnews]

Originally Posted by BZHorseMomE

Why dedicated only jumper shows??? Even at rated shows they have the Hunter/Equitation/Jumpers going on at the same time. Were you looking for Eventer only jumper shows?

Agree with what Sadielady posted. Riders doing Jumpers want something closer to home, but when the time comes to have these divisions no one shows up. Cost the show management time and money for the ribbons.

I agree there are a lot of people who say they will come and then don't. Does anyone know of any other jumper series running in the fall/winter other than FPP?

If not I may have to settle with dressage shows....

[Eventer29]

I know we might be taking a chance on few people showing up. Thats why we are asking around right now to see who might come. I know Marlborough Pony club used to have some nice little jumper shows but I heard they are no longer doing them. They had a pretty good turnout. We showed at most of them and it was great for the kids that were new to showing over fences or in the jumper ring or had greenies. That is our goal. To run a nice little jumper schooling show where people can get out and compete over the winter and have a little fun too.
We have our schooling "frostbite series" as well. We get enough entries to make it worth while. Quite a few of the riders are interested in jumper classes we offer at those shows so we figure why not try a jumper only show?

As far as ring size I am not sure exactly how big the ring is at Country Haven. It is a nice size though. BZ prob knows the actual size. They do have plenty of parking w/ the neighbor's field. I do worry about traffic control w/ the narrow driveway. I have heard they have done a good job w/ that at their shows.
Riverview's outdoor ring is approx 120x100 but I will double check that it is grass w/ mainly sand/gravel underneath. The ground held up great last year even after some heavy rainfall. There is also a gravel ring that is approx 80x145. for the Frostbite Series we use the grass ring if the footing is good, the gravel if it is questionable, and the indoor for most flat classes. The indoor is 60x 100, small but it works(and is warmer than being out in the wind/cold). The main problem with Riverview is the parking. It can be tight esp with a big trailer, but if we know ahead of time we can make it work. We are working on getting use of a neighbor's field for parking.
According to the KL website their ring is 150x300. There is plenty of parking space, and the grounds are easily accessed.
IF we do the jumper shows we will likely do one in Nov and Dec and have the frostbite shows at Riverview Dec-Feb. and maybe do another jumper show or two in Feb and March.

[dakamperin]

I'd love some local jumper shows! Especially for fall/winter.

[Eventer29]

Does anyone have contacts for the pony clubs? I know there were a few people dissapointed that MPC was no longer having their shows.