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Lillian J. Hunter
1344 Foust Hill Road
Hughesville PA 17737
570-584-6534
Lillian J. Hunter
1344 Foust Hill Road
Hughesville PA 17737
570-584-6534
YOU ASK ?
- WHAT IS REINING?
Reining is a western riding competition for horses where the riders guide the horses through a precise pattern of circles, spins, and stops. All work is done at the lope (a slow, relaxed version of the horse gait more commonly known worldwide as the canter) and gallop; the fastest of the horse gaits. Reining is often described as a Western form of dressage riding, as it requires the horse to be responsive and in tune with its rider, whose aids should not be easily seen, and judges the horse on its ability to perform a set pattern of movements. The horse should be willingly guided or controlled with little or no apparent resistance and dictated to completely. A horse that pins his ears, conveying a threat to his rider, refuses to go forward, runs sideways, bounces his rear, wrings his tail in irritation or displays an overall poor attitude is not being guided willingly, and is judged accordingly
WORKING COW HORSE?
Working cow horse is a type of competition, known also as reined cow horse, where horses are asked to work a single live cow in an arena, performing specific maneuvers that include circling the cow, turning it in a specified manner, and performing a reining pattern. Horses that can perform these tasks are called "reined cow horses," "cow horses," "stock horses," or "working cow horses."
RANCH HORSE?
Versatility Ranch Horse is one of the fastest growing segments of Western riding competitions in the world. Why? Because it’s FUN! Versatility Ranch Horse competitions encourage riders of any skill level to “play cowboy” for the day or the weekend, with a chance at winning, regardless of expertise. Expensive, fancy tack and clothing is not required—in fact, it is discouraged! Everyday working gear is the correct way to outfit yourself and your horse. Horses should be clean, with minimal trimming and without hoof or face polish. Riders should wear working jeans and a western work-type shirt. Tack should be clean working tack, without excessive silver. Even the halter in the Conformation class is expected to be a good regular working halter, not a fancy silver-trimmed leather device! With divisions appropriate for skill levels, any horse and rider team can participate. While some shows are breed-specific, many shows are “open,” which means any horse, regardless of breed, can participate.
The competitions consist of five classes: Ranch Riding, Ranch Trail, Ranch Cutting, Working Ranch Horse and Ranch Conformation. Placings and points are awarded in each class. At the end of the day, the horse and rider team with the highest average score wins the Versatility Ranch Horse competition. For example, the best cutting horse on the property might be terrible in Ranch Trail and Ranch Riding. You and your horse might place second or third in each event, and your average score could propel you to the top!
The competitions consist of five classes: Ranch Riding, Ranch Trail, Ranch Cutting, Working Ranch Horse and Ranch Conformation. Placings and points are awarded in each class. At the end of the day, the horse and rider team with the highest average score wins the Versatility Ranch Horse competition. For example, the best cutting horse on the property might be terrible in Ranch Trail and Ranch Riding. You and your horse might place second or third in each event, and your average score could propel you to the top!