Practice these AQHA horsemanship patterns designed for every level of exhibitor, from Rookie on up to world champions.
Horsemanship Practice Patterns
Horsemanship pattern
GoHorseShow would like to thank Congress Judge Kelly Boles Chapman for taking the time to break down the Congress Youth 12-14, 15-18, and Amateur Horsemanship pattern for us. A huge bonus is that Chapman is a judge at this year’s show. As an AQHA/APHA judge, she has had the privilege of judging World Shows and […]
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