So next saturday my college is having a horse show that the equine students are required to be in. So I'm fine with all of it but showmanship is one of the required classes.
I have never done showmanship and neither has my horse I have been practicing and we have been doing well. Are there any tips you guys have? I have one of the people at the barn who was here last year and has done 4-H helping me so that working well.
So any tips for showmanship?
Always Watch the judge!! When I showed I used "the square" so I'd be in the right position. Imagine a line across your horses withers and through the middle of his face/butt (like a cross). If you're in the "left front" square then the judge should be in the "Right front"; ie he should never be in the same "square as you". When you cross over from side to side lead with your inside foot. Never touch your horse when you're in a class. Make sure both of you are as clean as possible .. Oh and when you're in the line up don't slouch even if you've been out there for AGES because the judge might see you. I wish you the best of luck:)
I have 1 simple tip.
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Be aware the the judge is watching you, don't slouch and keep your head up high! (Act snooty, when is comes to horse riding that's a good thing)
You'll do great!
