How is western inhand sowing different?

[Btomkins]

Hi, so I would really like a go at showing my yearling inhand next year, and being a part bred Appaloosa I think it would be fun to give western inhand showing a go...only problem is I've never done/seen it.

How is it different and what is expected of horse and rider? Any advice appreciated!

*title is obviously meant to say Showing! Doh!*

 

[Enfys]

You may find this helpful

http://wes-uk.com/

 

[jinglejoys]

Do you mean the Showmanship classes?

 

[Hen]

I don't know how English in-hand showing works but with the Western shows you have a choice of halter classes (divided by age and amateur/open handler status), which are your conformation classes, and showmanship (an amateur class) which is an in-hand pattern-based showing class judging the handler's capability. Some shows also run in-hand trail classes for youngstock where you negotiate a pre-set pattern of obstacles with your youngster in-hand.

Halter classes are simple: individually, you walk your horse in a straight line towards the judge and will pick up a jog as the judge steps to one side. You'll jog straight and make a 90 degree turn around a cone and continue in jog towards the line-up. You'll then follow steward instructions about where to halt your horse and set up for judge inspection. You may be asked to show your horse's teeth. You are allowed to handle the horse (ie pick up and place hooves and touch the horse so that it sets up square). But a disruptive horse may be disqualified.

Showmanship classes depend on the complexity of the pattern but typically involve setting up square awaiting judge's permission to start your pattern, walking and jogging elements around cones; backing up a certain number of steps; turns on the haunches to the right between 90 and 360 degrees; setting up for judge's inspection.

Horses are expected to be presented immaculately and shown in a correctly fitted leather halter with lead line. Silver decoration is not required but it can get quite 'blingy'. Mane style can vary from banded manes to loose or braided depending on your horse type.

There was also some longe line classes run a couple of years ago but I don't recall seeing any at UK shows this year.

 

[Btomkins]

Thank Hen, that info is really useful I have had a look on the WES website, but all the info on the is quite hard to access and complicated. Youve set it out in an easy to understand way...very greatful!

 

[Enfys]

http://www.wikihow.com/Compete-in-a-Western-Showmanship-Class

If you do a search for Western Showmanship it will throw up some useful info, Hen obviously knows her stuff too

 

[perfect11s]

Hi, so I would really like a go at showing my yearling inhand next year, and being a part bred Appaloosa I think it would be fun to give western inhand showing a go...only problem is I've never done/seen it.

How is it different and what is expected of horse and rider? Any advice appreciated!

*title is obviously meant to say Showing! Doh!*

It depends on what you want, showmanship is to show you as a handler, turn out and manners the horse is an accesory !!,
the halter classes are to show the horse its conmformation etc, WES dosent do this class its done by the relevant breed socicity if you have a appploosa I would check out
www.aphcuk.org good luck and enjoy