Learn To Show

Here is the basic set-up that every horse showing pro uses. From American Quarter Horse Journal

Ready to get started in the Western show ring? The American Quarter Horse Journal has the information you need.

Whichever way you look at it, you have to find whatever works for you to bring success.

Make the step up from local schooling shows to USEF-recognized competition with confidence, using these tips a licensed steward, judge, and course designer.

Ensure that your next show outing is a positive one with these pointers from U.S. Dressage Federation gold medalist Courtney King.

Whether you and your horse are show ring rookies or seasoned pros, show time jitters can send you both on an emotional roller coaster. Here's a timeline to help make your show day a success.

Nervousness hindering your performance? World-champion pro and coach Carol Metcalf helps you kick those horse show jitters and nerves to the curb.

Writing for America's Horse Daily, equine events coordinator Nancy Easton tells how to prevent accidents at shows.

AQHA judge Holly Hover has helped transform many exhibitors into showmanship champions with her collection of showmanship psychology tricks. Her tricks include handwriting analysis, dressing for success, body language and positive thinking.

To present themselves as relaxed but attentive equestrians ready to take on the challenges of a class, youth riders must convince judges they understand the nature of their event and how best to position themselves in the saddle for effective commands. From America's Horse Daily

When looking for a horse to use in pleasure driving there are several things to consider first. From America's Quarter Horse Journal.

Six growing sports offer hot new opportunities for Western riders. By Gavin Ehringer for Horse&Rider magazine.

Try these proven methods for overcoming dressage show anxiety to help you perform at your best. From Dressage Today.

Basic training in English riding can enhance your western performance. English riding offers a lot to both beginning riders and more-experienced riders who have primarily ridden western. Christine Hamilton for the American Quarter Horse Journal.

Out of the many stars at the 2008 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show, one exhibitor shone in a special way. Like many young people, Cassidy Miller of Carlsbad, California, began riding at age 7. But her start was with a therapeutic riding instructor.

First-time reining event contestants are eager to compete and eager to learn how to perform better. Reining competitions can be stressful, however, for even the seasoned competitor. Here are tips to better prepare newcomers as they get ready for their first reining competitions.

Sometimes horse owners become so wrapped up in the care, comfort and performance of their horses that they forget that they are half of the competitive team. The rider?s physical fitness, nutrition, rest and overall health also play a determining role in the overall show ring performance. Here are ways competitors can consider their own personal care during competitions. From America's Horse Journal

Al Dunning names a critical quality for anyone who wishes to succeed at the sport of reining. In the clip, featured on EquiSearch.com, he also stresses the need for a secure, well-balanced seat.