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Origins of Western Riding |
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 NEARLY two and a half thousand years ago a Greek cavalry officer by the name of Xenophon described in writing what he regarded as the qualities of a well schooled horse. One that would move under weight transference, away from leg pressure, and be supple through its head, neck, shoulder, rib cage and hip. One that ultimately would be so light and responsive that it could be ridden one handed, and yet perform correctly enough that a man's life could depend on that horse working with his rider as a harmonious team. What words they were and, in nineteenth century America during the hey day of the cattle industry, they were never more true.
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AQHA Show Information |
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Pure bred horses and those with appendix papers can compete in AQHA Shows, AQHA.UK affiliated shows, AQHA.UK shows, Western Equestrian Society shows and any open competitions. Part bred horses (Section II & III) can only compete in AQHA.UK shows, AQHA.UK affiliated shows, Western Equestrian Society shows and open competition. Ask to see the horse's AQHA and AQHA.UK papers and check that transfer records are up to date and show the correct current owner. If there is any doubt call the Administrator for verification.
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