7 expert tips on training your show hunter to thrill and delight the ride judge

Hunter supremo Robert Walker rides the exceptional lightweight View Point under the HOYS spotlight.

For any show horse producer or competitive amateur, the hunter weight classes at any county show or major championships are regarded as one of the most prestigious sections to reign in on the circuit. Training for show hunter classes requires an all-round, mannerly performance, demonstrating comfortable, ground-covering paces and providing a great ride, not just for the producer, but the judge, too.