National Show Horse
…of classes including Halter, English Pleasure, Country Pleasure, Three Gaited, Five Gaited, Hunter Pleasure, Western Pleasure and Show Hack. Famous Horses: Power of Love–Show horse excelling in many different divisions…
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USEF Announces 2015 Equestrian of the Year Nominees
…& Region 10 Championships, Deeney scored the Champion titles for Western Pleasure Open, Region 1 A/L Geldings, Region 1 A/L Pleasure Driving, Region 1 A/L English Pleasure Hunt Seat, Region…
Click ‘n Learn: Teach Your Horse Self-Carriage
[flipbook speed=”400″ coverurl=”/wp-content/uploads/2010/01/self_carriage_robin_gollehon.jpg”] SELF-CARRIAGE Robin Gollehon [/flipbook] Teaching your horse self-carriage isn’t always easy, but it’s an imperative skill for Western pleasure competition. Often horses learn to rely on their…
Eight Great Rider Makeovers
…she might make a show horse. Tia and Michelle went on from there to compete successfully in Western events–showmanship, horsemanship, trail and Western pleasure–at AQHA-approved events and local/regional open breed…
Western Saddles Are (Slowly) Changing
…old western saddle or buy a new saddle for the show circuit, take the time to check and be sure the saddle you select is a pleasure for your horse….
Judging Western Dressage
Last weekend I had my first venture into judging western dressage. I’ve gone on record as not being particularly happy about the term “western dressage.” To me dressage is dressage,…
Western Horse Show Fashion Clinic 3: Western Hats 101
…legal for use in most Western show events, no manufacturer has yet made a Western safety hat that combines both impact resistance and a classic Western silhouette, so we will…
Chat Transcript: Debbie Cooper
…dramatically… Debbie Cooper What I mean, for instance, with Western Pleasure horses they move slower, with a lower head position, basically, we have learned how to improve techniques, equipment, and…
Topline Talk with Bob Avila
…in a balanced, athletic—and attractive—frame. That’s key whether you’re riding cutters or hunters, reiners or Western pleasure horses. To learn more from Champion Western horseman Bob Avila, download a FREE…
Western Back Cinches: Key Facts
…doesn’t shift forward during maneuvers. Because it’s unlikely your saddle will shift in certain show events, such as Western pleasure or horsemanship, a back cinch isn’t commonplace in these classes….