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  2. Western riding (horse show) - Wikipedia

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    A western riding pattern. Western Riding is a competitive event at American horse shows, particularly those for stock horse breeds such as the American Quarter Horse.It is not to be confused with the general term "western riding," referring to the many forms of equestrianism where riders use a western saddle; instead, it refers to a particular class where the horse and rider complete a pattern ...

  3. American Quarter Horse - Wikipedia

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    The American Quarter Horse, or Quarter Horse, is an American breed of horse that excels at sprinting short distances. Its name is derived from its ability to outrun other horse breeds in races of 1 ⁄ 4 mi (0.40 km) or less; some have been clocked at speeds up to 44 mph (71 km/h).

  4. Western riding - Wikipedia

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    "Western Riding" Western Riding is a class that judges horses on a pattern, evaluating smooth gaits, flying lead changes, responsiveness to the rider, manners, and disposition. Team penning: a timed event in which a team of 3 riders must select 3 to 5 marked steers out of a herd and drive them into a small pen. The catch: riders cannot close ...

  5. American Quarter Horse Association - Wikipedia

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    Outside of the American Quarter Horse Association's Hall of Fame & Museum in Amarillo, Texas. The American Quarter Horse Association was born at a meeting on March 15, 1940, in Fort Worth, Texas. The original idea had come from articles published by Robert M. Denhardt during the 1930s about the history and characteristics of the quarter horse.

  6. Working cow horse - Wikipedia

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    Arabian horse competing. Reined cow horse events which are "open" to all breeds and held by the National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA). [1] Working cow horse events are also held at breed specific shows, such as at an American Quarter Horse Association [2] or Arabian Horse Association show, [3] The general rules between various organizations are usually similar to the NRCHA in that the ...

  7. Equitation - Wikipedia

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    A western equitation rider Video of a rider performing a western equitation pattern. Western equitation (sometimes called Western horsemanship, stock seat equitation, or, in some classes, reining seat equitation) competitions are judged at the walk, jog, and lope in both directions. Some classes require individual patterns.

  8. National Reining Horse Association - Wikipedia

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    Reining is a western riding event that judges the athletic ability and willingness of the horse to perform patterns that each consist of certain maneuvers. [5] To rein a horse is not only to guide him but to control his every movement, the best reined horse will guide with little or no apparent resistance and will be dedicated to completely.

  9. Zippo Pine Bar - Wikipedia

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    He was the 1972 AQHA High Point Junior Western Pleasure Stallion and the 1972 AQHA High Point Junior Western Riding Horse. [3] [4] In 1992, he was inducted into the National Snaffle Bit Association Hall of Fame. [5]