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Justine Armstrong-Small reveals what she looks for in working hunter pony classes, and shares her advice for first-timers


  • The judge and leading producer shares her thoughts and tips in this exclusive article for H&H subscribers

    If you’ve spotted that Justine Armstrong-Small is down to judge your pony in working hunter pony classes, then you’re in luck. I caught up with her to find out what she’ll be looking for on the day.

    About Justine Armstrong-Small

    Justine Armstrong-Small is a showing judge and leading show horse producer who has won accolades at all major shows. She’s won the Royal International Horse Show (RIHS) several times, and she’s reigned at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) before, too, which includes lifting the supreme horse of the year accolade in 2003. She has ridden many top working hunters, including the legendary Zin Zan, and more recently, the prolific middleweight Carlingfords King.

    Justine is on the judging panel for the following showing societies:

    A headshot of ZinZan, a working hunter who was champion at HOYS ridden by Justine Armstrong Small

    Former HOYS supreme champion Zin Zan, who was ridden to glory by Justine Armstrong Small.

    What does Justine Armstrong-Small look for when she’s judging?

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