Showmanship: Thinking a Step Ahead

…30 years, she’s developed numerous national and world champion showmanship horses in several breeds. Last year, she trained A Sudden Attraction to the ApHC national championship in novice non-pro showmanship….

The Psychology Behind Showmanship Classes

…all-around amateur at the AQHA World Show. Holly has helped transform many exhibitors into showmanship champions with her collection of showmanship psychology tricks. Her tricks include handwriting analysis, dressing for…

Choosing Women’s Showmanship Pants

Pant Picks In local open or 4-H shows, jeans with extra-heavy starch and razor-edge creases down the leg fronts create a crisp look that’s acceptable in showmanship. For breed-specific competition,…

In-Sync Showmanship

…this year, as well. One of her top students, Erin Farnsworth, won her ApHC supreme non-pro championship award in 2005, which requires a minimum of 25 national points in showmanship….

Square Up Your Horse

…Farms in Powell Butte, Oregon. Showmanship classes, also known as fitting and showing classes, emerged from halter classes as a test for halter handlers. Originally designed for youth contestants, showmanship

Chat Transcript: Debbie Cooper

…Cooper Horsemanship is a class that is where you RIDE the horse. Showmanship is where you LEAD the horse only. Gail: I read an article on halter showmanship and it…

Seven Great Horse and Rider Makeovers

…tail lets you slip halter on over the head without untying. $24.95 Leg Up on Competition Leg solutions needed for both rider and horse Jodie Pedersen, 25 AQHA Showmanship, Hunt…

2006 AQHA Regional Experience Region 5

…and hunt seat equitation, but we also compete in showmanship, and we’re slowly working into trail and horsemanship. What has been your most memorable moment in the saddle? My first…