When it comes to ranch pleasure, dress “ranchy” good!

Question:

I am going to show in ranch pleasure and was wondering what the proper show attire is for the class? I used to show pleasure and horsemanship, but switched over to reining last year. I know it is a new class and had no idea what I should wear.

For the answer to this question, we spoke to AQHA Executive Director of Shows Patti Carter-Pratt.

Comments

3 Comments on “Ranch Pleasure Show Attire”

• Karlie
  September 10th, 2012 at 9:32 am

  Wow… a class where flashiness, sparkles, glitter, and obnoxiously bright colors don’t decide you’re placing? Sounds too good to be true. Every show I’ve been to in recent years, it seems that he/she who has the most expensive, flashy clothing and tack wins. When I started showing years ago, it really was all about the horse and rider. This ranch pleasure sounds like a class I could really get into. Any other information you can add about what is expected of the horse and rider? Gates, head sets, hand placements, seat?

• holly
  September 10th, 2012 at 2:48 pm

  Hi Karlie,
  You can download the full ranch pleasure rules at http://www.aqha.com/handbook. You want to click on “Show Rules,” and the ranch pleasure entry begins on Page 217. It should offer the guidance you’re looking for! Good luck!
  Holly

• Lauren
  February 4th, 2013 at 10:41 am

  Would a sparkly belt be a fault in Ranch pleasure? I invested in a flashy belt this year and would be disappointed if this was not allowed, thanks.