Publisher Comments:

Veteran rider and trainer Charlene Strickland takes you on a fascinating tour of Western contests and society, and teaches you the skills and practices that make Western judges sit up and take notice.

From learning the rules to preparing to show to riding in show ring traffic, the author gives you everything you need to know for dressing the part and practicing the patterns.

This guide brings you all the information you need to be a successful western competitor.

Charlene Strickland is a well known western class rider and trainer. She explains the do's, don'ts and details of all western show classes and events including trail riding, working horse competitions, timed events, rodeo and more.

This book also includes suggestions for appropriate show tack, information on correcting common mistakes, basic show and event patterns, and even a reference section of horse show/breed associations.