“Ten Thoughts About Ranch Horses and the Resurgence of the CowHorse Industry in Australia”
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“Ten Thoughts About Ranch Horses and the Resurgence of the CowHorse Industry in Australia”
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“Ten Thoughts About Ranch Horses and the Resurgence of the CowHorse Industry in Australia”
1. Know the rules
– Events can be run under a number of different associations, typically AQHA or NRCHA rules – there aren’t too many differences, but you need to understand what the rules are.
2. Think about the intent of the ranch horse classes
– To demonstrate a horse who is an asset to your work and is a pleasure to ride. Move forward
3. Show the horse you have not the one you want
4. Show your strengths, hide your weaknesses
– at home do the opposite. Ranch horse events involve a variety of skills, identify what you’re good at and show that off, be aware of your weak points and manage those.
5. Light contact
– there are no points for draped reins, light contact is encouraged but avoid holding a horse in frame. Stay soft with your hands, a good judge will be able to tell the difference between a horse in self-carriage and one being forced.
6. Understand obstacles
– Efficiency is key here, we don’t want to have lots of stop start but do want the horses to wait for our cues.
7. Practice transitions
– Every event requires transitions of some form and having great transitions is a huge advantage, especially downwards transitions.
8. Multitask
– you need to be able to ride while working obstacles such as gates or a rope, working a cow or following a pattern, horsemanship needs to be second nature.
9. Enter everything
10. Have fun and ask questions!
Time Stamp
02:11 – 1. Know the rules
03:43 – 2. Think about the intent of the ranch horse classes
05:38 – 3. Show the horse you have not the one you want
06:52 – 4. Show your strengths, hide your weaknesses
07:45 – 5. Light contact
09:33 – 6. Understand obstacles
10:55 – 7. Practice transitions
13:08 – 8. Multitask
14:11 – 9. Enter everything
16:00 – 10. Have fun and ask questions!
18:20 – Contact details see below
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