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Learn the fine art of presenting your horse in Showmanship Classes. • Twenty things you need to know to score high in Showmanship Classes • Four factors that make for a winning presentation • Six basic patterns you can practice • Three key things to consider when selecting a horse for showmanship • Why clothing and accessories can make or break your presentation • How to put winning touches into your show grooming • The quarter method and how t… More >>
Understanding Showmanship: Everything You Need to Know to Win in Showmanship Classes
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I purchased this book for my 13 year old 4-h daugther to help her fine tune her showmanship skills. Not only does it teach the basic manuver of pivoting it offers tips on grooming as well as conditioning your horse. It gives good info on how to prepare yourself in terms of clothing and color choices, hair, makeup, and your stance. There are lots of little tips throughout the book that were very helpful that we wouldn’t of thought of. It’s all in the details the author says and she provides lots of that in the book. Well written although the photos could be more updated since this is a reprint.
Rating: 4 / 5
We have been showing for a few years. There was a lot of very helpful tips in this book. We learned alot in the grooming section, which is where I wanted to get more proficient.
Rating: 5 / 5
This book is valuable if you know nothing about showmanship, but I was looking for a more instruction-centered book. I’m teaching my mare showmanship to show this summer and was looking for a step-by-step guide rather than a synopsis.
I have trained two three-year-old paints in showmanship previously but their skills were never as refined as I would’ve liked. I’m looking for help in finishing skills and this book didn’t give that to the degree I hoped for.
It is well written and covers everything about showmanship. My only warnings to potential buyers is that the photos sometimes do not correspond to what is being discussed on the pages and the show clothing is dated. Keep up with current trends and use this book as a tool for beginners. Overall it wasn’t a bad addition to my library, just would’ve liked a little more. : )
Rating: 3 / 5
A very comprehensive approach to showmanship. I have asked that the youth in my 4-H group purchase this book. I am using it to help in teaching showmanship.
Rating: 5 / 5
Showmanship was something I never understood when I was growing up. It seemed like it was unspoken gospel. People told me that this was the way to do things and that was forbidden in showmanship classes, but still I never really understood why. Finally now I have a concise guide to every question my students can ask me about this mysterious and until now dreaded class!!
Rating: 4 / 5