Oh and I forgot to say, hunters is not that political. Really it isn't. Some judges suck, and will pin wrong all day, but there are some that will love you. Trust me its more about the judge's personal preference than your name/money. Story time:
Second A show ever I got champion. I will not deny that I have money, but I was not known in the A show world then. I had NO connections. Offcourse can verify that my trainer is awesome, but having her at the rail won't put me in the ribbons.