Region 5
Horsemanship
Horsemanship
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The program is open to all region members, children and new horse owners
are especially encouraged to participate.
This is an excellent program for everyone. It gives youngsters a good
foundation in horsemanship and the opportunity to earn something for their
future. It also provides a "refresher course" for those that have been around
horses for a while.
There are several categories: English, Western, Gymkhana, and Combined
(English & Western). Each category is divided into four divisions: boy, girl,
man, and woman.
At study sessions, participants learn about horse health, maintenance and
feeding, tack, grooming, etc.
In July participants compete at Region level by completing a riding and
grooming test where they are judged by approved judges on the type of riding
they normally ride/compete in (i.e., English, Western, Gymkhana) and how
well they groom their horse.
They also complete a written test covering health, safety, grooming and the
horse in general. The combined scores of the riding, grooming and written
tests are used to determine place standings.
The top placing participants of each category division become the Region
Champions and receive a Region award. Champions under 18 years of age
also receive a scholarship. The Region Champions are eligible to compete at
state level at the State Championship Show for additional awards and
scholarships.
Scholarships are redeemed and used for the continuation of the participants
education after graduation from high school.
are especially encouraged to participate.
This is an excellent program for everyone. It gives youngsters a good
foundation in horsemanship and the opportunity to earn something for their
future. It also provides a "refresher course" for those that have been around
horses for a while.
There are several categories: English, Western, Gymkhana, and Combined
(English & Western). Each category is divided into four divisions: boy, girl,
man, and woman.
At study sessions, participants learn about horse health, maintenance and
feeding, tack, grooming, etc.
In July participants compete at Region level by completing a riding and
grooming test where they are judged by approved judges on the type of riding
they normally ride/compete in (i.e., English, Western, Gymkhana) and how
well they groom their horse.
They also complete a written test covering health, safety, grooming and the
horse in general. The combined scores of the riding, grooming and written
tests are used to determine place standings.
The top placing participants of each category division become the Region
Champions and receive a Region award. Champions under 18 years of age
also receive a scholarship. The Region Champions are eligible to compete at
state level at the State Championship Show for additional awards and
scholarships.
Scholarships are redeemed and used for the continuation of the participants
education after graduation from high school.
For more information, contact:
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