How to Judge Western Riding
The western horse is a pleasure to ride— responsive to the rider and has excellent manners.
Riders must showcase these qualities as they follow a precise pattern while the horse is evaluated for:
An equine expert explains how to score the pattern based on AQHA rules and regulations.
Horses illustrate desirable and undesirable pattern maneuvers. A practice class with official placing and critique, as well as maneuver scores for each run, is included.
The student examines factors that should be taken into consideration when judging Western Riding.
Objectives covered are:
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