From the Center of the Ring: An inside View of Horse Competitions

Winning a blue ribbon can be one of the high points of horse ownership. Cherry Hill, horse show judge, breeder, trainer, instructor, and trophy winner herself, here shares the inside secrets of horse competition -- the fine points that distinguish a winner and the tips that can improve anyone's performance.The author's philosophy is that good horsemanship and a cooperative working partnership between horse and rider are more important than winning, and require dedication, discipline, and a conscientious training program.She covers subjects ranging from paperwork to protocol, training to trailering, and discusses in detail the major showmanship, halter, equitation, and performance classes in today's horse competitions. You'll learn how to choose a horse suited for your particular event, select the appropriate tack for class specifications, and groom your horse for the winner's circle.Also included:-- The pre-purchase exam-- Safety-- Working with professionals-- Minimizing the stress of showing-- The roles of show officials-- Winning and losingHill, Cherry is the author of 'From the Center of the Ring: An inside View of Horse Competitions' with ISBN 9780882664941 and ISBN 0882664948.