Performance Review: 6-year-old Horses for the 2023-24 Season.
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As we delve into the detailed analysis of the performance of 6-year-old show jumping horses for the 2023/24 season, we embark on a journey to uncover these young equine athletes' remarkable achievements, challenges, and potential. Show jumping is a sport that requires precision, agility, and a strong bond between horse and rider; evaluating performance is a complex and fascinating endeavour.
In this comprehensive review, we will explore in-depth performance analysis, statistics, and key performance indicators that shed light on the progress and capabilities of these promising 6-year-old horses. Each jump, each competition, and each rider-horse partnership contributes to a rich tapestry of data that can unveil trends, strengths, and areas for improvement.
By meticulously examining performance metrics such as clear rounds percentage, average jump height cleared, speed, agility, and consistency, we aim to provide a nuanced understanding of the performance landscape for 6-year-old show-jumping horses in the 2023/24 season. By identifying patterns, outliers, and correlations within the data, we can glean insights that inform training strategies, breeding decisions, and competition tactics.
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Overview Metrics.
During the season, 47 horses started in the six-year-old class, of which 28 (59%) obtained any points. Horses had, on average, 4.6 starts in the class, with an average of 1.7 clears. All 47 horses had a sire recorded; 46 horses had a dam sire, and 44 had a breeder recorded. 42 events took place that held a 6-year-old class.
Clear Rate (%)
The population's clear rate was 25%. Two horses had a clear rate of 100%, and 21 had a clear rate of 0%.
Clear rate of the sub population by location. (UNI = Upper North Island, LNI = Lower North Island, SI = South Island)
Average Faults
The average fault for the 6-year-old population was 9.1; on average, these horses had 6.2 faults per start.
Location
The location is divided into South Island, Lower North Island, and Upper North Island. Of the starters, 6 were based in the South Island, 16 in the Upper North Island and 25 in the Lower North Island. This is the location where the horse is based/trained.
Breeding
The most prominent sire was Euro Sport Centavos, with three progeny represented, with several sires with two progeny.
Chasseur I was the most represented dam sire, with three progeny and Kannan, Mr Blue and Salute The Stars, with two progeny.
New Zealand Performance Horses (NZPH) was the most represented breeder, with five progeny represented, followed by Takapoto Equestrian with Three.
The gender composition was 29 geldings, 15 mares and 3 stallions.
Clear Rate and Series Point of Six-Year-Old Horses. Shows a moderate positive linear relationship.
This is the first year the data from the six-year-old series has been recorded, setting the benchmark for trends going forward.
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