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What is a versatility horse class?
The Versatility Ranch Horse competition promotes the athletic ability and versatility of the American Quarter Horse as demonstrated in six classes – ranch riding, ranch trail, ranch reining, ranch cow work, ranch cutting and ranch conformation. There are divisions for open, amateur, cowboy and youth.
What is working ranch horse class?
Working ranch horse – The horse runs a reining pattern, followed by cow work that includes boxing the cow, turning it both directions on the fence and roping the cow. Amateurs and youth are allowed to circle the cow instead of roping.
What is ranch riding competition?
Ranch Riding is a relatively new pattern class of riding, where the riding style of horse and rider is smooth and efficient as if they were working on a ranch.
What does it mean if a horse is Ranchy?
A ranch horse has mastery of basic maneuvers for safe riding and a diverse set of trail-specific skills. He trail-rides every day as he works cattle, drags steers, and covers diverse terrain.
What is a one hand broke horse?
The term “broke” refers to a horse that is considered safe to ride and has all his basic manners. A broke horse should be fairly well trained and responsive to the rider. Breaking a horse is the practice of training him to be ridden. This process is also referred to as saddle breaking.
What is ranch horse pleasure?
The ranch rail pleasure class measures the ability of the horse to be a pleasure to ride while being used as a means of conveyance from one ranch task to another and should reflect the versatility, attitude, and movement of a working horse. The horse should be well-broke, relaxed, quiet, soft and cadenced at all gaits.
What are the classes in the versatility ranch horse competition?
The Versatility Ranch Horse competition promotes the athletic ability and versatility of the American Quarter Horse as demonstrated in six classes – ranch riding, ranch trail, ranch reining, ranch cow work, ranch cutting and ranch conformation.
What does versatility mean for a Quarter Horse?
Versatility Ranch Horse competition allows American Quarter Horses to demonstrate their ranching abilities in these classes – ranch riding, ranch trail, ranch reining, ranch cow work and ranch conformation.
Who are the riders for the versatility horse competition?
The rider of the horse must either be an owner, family member or full time employee of the ranch that owns the horse. Employees must have been employed for a minimum of 90 days prior to competing in the ranch horse competition.
How much money do you have to have to ride versatility horse?
The rider must have less than $15,000 per association lifetime earnings in any of the following: NRHA, NCHA, NRHA, ACHA, RHAA, ASHA, NRSHA or SHTX or less than 25 AQHA or American Paint Horse Association open points in reining, working cow horse or Versatility Ranch Horse within the previous 10 years.