Showmanship Basics
September 27, 2011
Learn the fundamentals of showmanship so your next pattern is perfect.
AQHA’s 2008 showmanship world champion Nicole Barnes knows how to perform a perfect showmanship pattern for the judges. Learn her secrets in AQHA’s FREE Showmanship Basics report!
In this valuable report, Nicole’s trainers, Brad and Valerie Kearns, explain:
- The basics of the quarter system, the established method for inspecting and showing horses at halter
- How to get your horse sparkling clean and outfitted in a well-fitting leather halter
- How to attain the correct positions beside your horse
- The many maneuvers judges can call for in a showmanship pattern
- How to practice a pattern at home
- How to streamline your routine for quickness and accuracy
- And more tips for gaining an edge on other showmanship competitors
Plus, Brad and Valerie explain why showmanship is the perfect event for people who can’t afford an expensive horse.
“Showmanship is a class where you can be on a limited budget, work hard and be competitive even at the national level,” they said. “The class isn’t judged on who has the most expensive outfit or fanciest halter. The AQHA rulebook calls for you to be neatly attired and your horse to be well-groomed.”
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The Showmanship Basics report offers numerous full-color photos of Nicole and her Quarter Horse, Zippos Ace Of Spades, modeling correct and incorrect showmanship positions. You’ll also get a detailed practice pattern to help you polish your skills at home.
You’ll also get a good grasp of what judges are looking for.
Showmanship is the perfect starting point for anyone interested in showing their horse in competition. And with a little guidance, you can be on your way to a blue ribbon!
“To win in showmanship requires practice at home,” the Kearns said. “You can’t win if you and your horse can’t complete every maneuver with precision. Think of the show as a job interview, where you and your horse should look your best. In the end, it isn’t the competitor with the most expensive horse or outfit who wins. The gold buckle or trophy goes to the person who was the most effectively prepared on any given day.”
“People often ask me where I learn the many tips I suggest to them. All I have to say is that I am an avid reader of Americas Horse Daily. Americas Horse Daily has proven to be a great resource for me. I especially enjoy the training and showing tips. I am one of those people who likes learning and trying new things with my horses. I love how I can print out the free reports and have a written copy to take out and use in the barn. The articles and tips are brief but detailed enough for anyone to use. This is ideal for my busy lifestyle. I often find myself sharing the free reports with my daughter and her 4-H friends at clinics and other events. The greatest reward is to place in the show ring, and I find satisfaction in knowing that I did the work all by myself, without the use of a costly professional trainer. It just goes to show that you can be successful with good information and the ambition to see it through. The difference between try and triumph is a little ‘umph!’ “
Julie Kunz
Clear Lake, MN
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March 24th, 2009 at 5:22 pm
Link is broken to download free report
March 24th, 2009 at 10:14 pm
Sorry about that, Bruce. It should work now! Thanks for letting us know.
March 25th, 2009 at 9:37 pm
I think the link is broken again.
March 26th, 2009 at 7:44 am
Hi Julie,
hmmm I’m not sure what’s giving you problems now. I just entered my e-mail, clicked download, followed the link and got my pdf with no trouble. Try again?
April 1st, 2009 at 8:40 am
I cant get this report to download.
April 1st, 2009 at 10:52 am
Can’t get this to download!
April 1st, 2009 at 3:37 pm
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April 1st, 2009 at 5:18 pm
Still trying to download this report.
April 1st, 2009 at 6:12 pm
Are you guys able to read pdf’s on your computer? I just downloaded it with no trouble…
April 2nd, 2009 at 7:28 am
I downloaded the halter horse expression file with no problem last week but I’m unable to download anything from here now?
April 14th, 2009 at 7:33 pm
please email me the showmanship information as I cannot get the file to open. Thanks!!
April 24th, 2009 at 7:15 am
It won’t open for me either. Please email. Thanks!
May 7th, 2009 at 7:34 am
Just tried and it comes up blank. I DO normally get PDFs.
May 15th, 2009 at 5:51 pm
Comes up blank for me as well- it loads and then is blank. Seems like there’s a glitch.
May 16th, 2009 at 3:35 pm
Is it up? I am trying to download and just get a dark page.
June 17th, 2009 at 2:33 pm
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June 27th, 2009 at 1:04 am
i would love to read this but i can,t down load it
July 2nd, 2009 at 3:22 am
Hi there! I am an avid reader and fan of America’s Horse Daily, and find your tips and advice very useful. I live outside a mid-sized town in the winelands area of the Republic of South Africa and one often has to put in the work yourself rather than box long distances to a good trainer. Your free reports are therefore most welcome and very helpful, so please keep the tips and support coming!
I am having some trouble downloading the Showmanship Basics report, it comes up blank. I do have pdf so maybe it is a problem with the link.
Cheers, Sylvia.
August 29th, 2009 at 5:16 pm
report loaded fine for me
looking forward to reading it
October 28th, 2009 at 7:01 am
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October 29th, 2009 at 7:11 am
I tried to down load it and it wouldn’t come up. Would you email it to me and see if that works.
Thanks
November 13th, 2009 at 8:42 pm
I tried to download Showmanship Basics report and there is a blank page, please e-mail it to me.
February 9th, 2010 at 10:57 am
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June 2nd, 2010 at 6:35 pm
I downloaded the Showmanship Free Download today, but have no idea where it would have downloaded to…….can you help please? Also some time ago I downloaded the free download on How to Tie a Rope Halter and that never showed up either……..Thanks.
June 16th, 2010 at 6:01 am
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September 2nd, 2010 at 7:56 am
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September 13th, 2010 at 2:24 pm
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October 12th, 2010 at 2:19 am
anyone having issued downloading, try using Explorer as your browser. I switched over from Firefox when it would not download for me and it worked right off on Explorer, as much as I dislike using that slow browser.
October 12th, 2010 at 2:19 am
anyone having issues downloading, try using Explorer as your browser. I switched over from Firefox when it would not download for me and it worked right off on Explorer, as much as I dislike using that slow browser.
December 29th, 2010 at 5:18 pm
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April 27th, 2011 at 4:03 am
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July 12th, 2011 at 9:15 am
I cant even add my name or e-mail to accuire the free Showmanship report. plx send via -mail, tx
January 13th, 2012 at 9:32 pm
What do I need to do for showmanship download to work.
April 4th, 2012 at 12:22 pm
I think the link is broken again. It came up and then froze and won’t allow me to print it out.
April 4th, 2012 at 4:59 pm
I can’t get mine to download either and I don’t ever have any trouble
May 8th, 2012 at 11:09 am
Can’t get it to download, can i get it emailed to me?