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HorseQuest Learning Lesson: New and Prospective Horse Owner’s Lesson
The New and Prospective Horse Owner’s Learning Module is comprised of a series of lessons designed to introduce new...
Competitive Western Horse Events
Competitive Activities Many people choose to enjoy their horses in competitive events. These activities can be either...
Judging Horse Events – Equitation over Fences
Equitation over Fences is judged primarily on how riders are positioned on the horse and how effective they are in...
Judging Horse Events – Western Riding
The western riding class is one of flying lead changes. It is a combination of control and skills, mixing techniques...
Judging Horse Events – Reining
The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) has set the generally accepted description of a reining horse in A....
Judging Horse Events – Timed Event Classes
Timed event classes may also be referred to as "games," "gymkhanas," or "O-Mok-See." Generally the fastest time wins...
Horses and Humans for a Healthy Habitat
Ways to keep our planet beautiful for us and our horses Manure Management More than just cleaning stalls… Composting -...
Judging Horse Events – Cattle Classes
While cattle events at a rodeo or jackpot event are based on time. Cattle classes at a breed association shows are...
Judging Horse Events – Jumping
Several competitive events involve horses jumping over an obstacle or a series of obstacles. Although they all involve...
Judging Horse Events – Hunter Hack
The purpose of hunter hack is to give horses an opportunity to show their expertise over low fences and on the flat....
Judging Horse Events — Hunter under Saddle/Hunter Pleasure
The purpose of the hunter under saddle or hunter pleasure class (different terms are used by different organizations)...