Taking the reins directly from the cowboys of the old west, the Western discipline showcases the specialized skills that riders and horses needed to have when they were working cattle on the ranch.
Click on the pictures below to watch some of the best in the business show you why they have slid, cut and loped their way to greatness.
Click on the pictures below to watch some of the best in the business show you why they have slid, cut and loped their way to greatness.
Upon the conclusion of watching the three videos above answer the following questions:
What is a common characteristic of the Western horse?
What different tasks must the Versatility Ranch horse be able to do?
How does the western horse's conformation contribute to it's ability to do it's job correctly?
What is a common characteristic of the Western horse?
What different tasks must the Versatility Ranch horse be able to do?
How does the western horse's conformation contribute to it's ability to do it's job correctly?
Training the Western horse requires patience and time. Just as with any other style of training, step by step training allows the horse to tell you just what division suits him and the way to success.
Research and find three examples of training the western horse.
- What do western training methods have in common with each other?
- Which training method do you like the best and why?
- If you were going to train western horses, which discipline would you like to work in?
Tack and Equipment of the Western discipline
It is important for each and every western riding enthusiast to remain current with the fashion trends not only in clothing but tack. Each and every show season brings new and different styles to the show arena.
To stay aware of the latest happenings in the world of Western riding click on the links below:
The Equine Chronicle
http://www.equinechronicle.com/
Quarter Horse News
http://www.quarterhorsenews.com/
The Paint Horse Journal
http://phj.apha.com/
Working Horse Magazine
http://workinghorsemagazine.com/tag/reining-horses-2/
The Equine Chronicle
http://www.equinechronicle.com/
Quarter Horse News
http://www.quarterhorsenews.com/
The Paint Horse Journal
http://phj.apha.com/
Working Horse Magazine
http://workinghorsemagazine.com/tag/reining-horses-2/