This past Friday, August 11th, was the annual Iowa State Fair Cowgirl Queen Contest, which we sponsor. This year 146 girls entered the competition. Each was an excellent representative and we are proud of each one of them. We want to extend a special congratulations to the queens and their courts: Junior Court Rebecca Ness [...]
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Iowa State Fair 2011 Cowgirl Queen Contest Results
Posted in Horse Show on August 15, 2011 | Leave a Comment »
Horse Show Safety Starts at Home
Posted in Horse Show on August 3, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
While horse show safety is important in the ring and venue, safety really begins at home (as the cliche says). There are a number of steps you can take to make sure you and your horse stay safe at the show. First, before you leave home, inspect your tack. It’s best to use the highest-quality [...]
Staying Safe at a Horse Show – Part One
Posted in Horse Show on July 29, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
While competing in and attending a horse show is a busy and hectic time, safety should still be at the forefront of everyone’s minds. Here are some tips to make sure you and your horse stay safe: Inspect the horse and tack stalls for any safety hazards. When you arrive at your event, make sure [...]
Dressing for Horse Shows – Conservative is Best
Posted in Horse Show on July 27, 2010 | 2 Comments »
While the most important thing you will be judged on at a show is how well you handle your horse, the proper appearance will also help you win points with the judges. Not having a sloppy appearance shows respect for the class you are participating in. Here are some tips to make sure you look [...]
The Horse Show Judge is On Your Side
Posted in Horse Show on July 22, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
When competing, it’s so easy to look at a judge and think they are against you. It’s difficult not to imagine them squinting to try to find the tiniest mistake they can, all so they can dock you points. But the exact opposite is actually true. In fact, most of the time your judges are [...]
How Not to Irritate a Horse Show Judge
Posted in Horse Show on July 20, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
While each competitor wants to do their best when they compete in a horse show, there are still some missteps that can be made which may irritate judges. In an article we found on horsechannel.com from Cindy Hale, she asked two judges, Nancy Frost and Jolene King, what irritates them most while judging a show: [...]
Competing in the A-Circuit Horse Shows
Posted in Horse Show on July 15, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Competing in the A-Circuit is competing in the cream of the crop, and it requires some huge commitments for riders. Knowing what you’re getting into is essential before commiting to competing in the A-Circuit. First and foremost, the cost to compete in the A-Circuit can be staggering. Not only does the cost of an A-Circuit-ready [...]
The B-Circuit Horse Show
Posted in Horse Show on July 13, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
After participating for a while in schooling shows with success, a move to the B-circuit may be in order. The B-circuit is another name for rated shows held localy, most often sponsored by county riding associations. The B-circuit has been gaining popularity because it is more inexpensive than the A-circuit and does not require as [...]
Participating in School Horse Shows
Posted in Horse Show on July 8, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
After participating in a 4-H project and seeing a budding interest in horse shows, a good place to head next is a schooling show. There are both rated and non-rated shows, with non-rated shows being more likely to be the ones to begin in as they are less intimidating for new participants. Schooling shows are [...]
When to Begin Participating in Horse Shows
Posted in Horse Show on July 6, 2010 | Leave a Comment »
As with any activity that requires a lot of skill, training and time to learn, a good time to begin is during childhood. Before entering local competitions, it’s good to get some practice under your belt, and 4-H is a great place to get some of that practice. In 4-H, one of the values emphasized [...]
