Marialuisa, Yes the clip did look full on but it was sharply edited to make this trailer. Not sure what sort of background the production company have. They never seemed to be in the right place to film what we'd have considered interesting but hard to know what their agenda is.
Very suprised about the little girl being sick after the jumping because she is a very experienced worker. She is in our local area group and won the Areas Points Cup for workers so this was all a bit strange.
The bored dad was a bit of a cliche (liked him clutching his papers!) but I guess they can't all be keen.
At least they were at a top class show with lovely ponies rather than trying to make something of a more provincial show. Wonder where else they went.
Supposed to be a Sky show starting in May but don't know the channel.
DD (8) shows here M&M FR and we've bought her a 4yo 12hh SHP which hasn't been to a show yet (just being backed). The latter will be with pro producers all year but we'll have the M&M at home for the first time having been pro produced last year.
The most important thing about showing is how a) how the pony goes, b) how well the jockey rides and c) confirmation of the pony.
If any of these are not up to scratch then you'll struggle. The use of "products" can enhance the look of the pony but as long as it is good coat and shape then that is the most important (cleanliness if of course a given).
Makeup and gloss can depend on a pony. Bays tend to have oil round their eyes and muzzles to enhance their look whilst greys can have black makeup round their eyes to give them a better outlook. We do add some glistening oil and some "sparkle" to their tails but generally a judge will see through this. However they should look gleaming for in door performances under lights at night.