Showmanship Basics
January 29, 2013
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
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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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.
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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
January 30th, 2013 at 9:29 am
link is not working, really sounds like a great read
March 20th, 2013 at 3:51 pm
I am confused about something in the showmanship report. It says on page 6 to lead your horse standing halfway between eye and shoulder. Then on page 7 in the pattern practice it says in #2 when you lead stay even with your horses throatlatch. Which is correct? Page 6 shows standing at throatlatch as too far forward when leading.
April 14th, 2013 at 4:57 am
I have always taught my students to stay between the throat latch and the eye of the horse. It makes for a better line of communication. Also be very consistent in where you stand while doing the haunch turns, setting up and backing. Horse are a creature of habit.