competition

Next week Monday, INSP’s Ultimate Cowboy Showdown hits the screen. The competition will crown one talented Westerner the Ultimate Cowboy, but don’t be fooled; they’re not all men. J Storme Jannise and Tara Powers are two working cowgirls ready to take home the prize: $50,000 worth of cattle, bragging rights, and an honorary buckle. We...

Since 2007, the Extreme Mustang Makeover has been an opportunity for trainers to show off their abilities to train wild horses. This competition consists of 100 trainers from all across the United States. They select a mustang and have four months to prepare for the ultimate show. Jacqueline Donahue Zacharias entered the competition after much...

There’s a lot of reasons to love showing. You can put you and your horse’s training to the test. And what better reward than a blue ribbon! If you want to get a first place, then you better be prepared. Horse shows are not easy! Follow this advice in order to secure your favorite color-...

Miniature horses are the cutest! They add something special to the barn. It could be their humorous personalities, but I bet it’s all the fun things you can do with them! Halter classes (judges conformation and looks) Showmanship classes (judges handler’s abilities) Drive them Driving obstacle competitions Long lining Jumping Costume contests Liberty classes Trail...

The sport of horse pulling has deep roots in early farming. Back in the day, draft horses were used as work animals in the fields. Farmers would challenge each other to see what horse or team was stronger. Nowadays, the sport has involved into a serious competition among some of the strongest horses out there!...

Being a teenage girl isn’t easy…horses help though! There’s something special about the bond between a girl and her horse. It’s no mystery though that horses are hard work and expensive. You’ll have to weigh the pros and cons to ownership, but it’s definitely something to consider. 1. Responsibility: There’s no sleeping in late when...

You want the fastest and cleanest ride you can get! As a barrel racer, you need to be on your A game if you plan to beat the competition. This checklist will ensure you develop good riding habits so you can get more out of your horse. There’s nothing worse than having a bad run...

PC: BLMIdaho A trail horse challenge will put your horsemanship skills to the ultimate test! Riders and those leading their horses from the ground should expect a series of natural and manmade obstacles in an arena. Your job is to maneuver through them while being judged on how well your horse completed it and how...