Western Pleasure

The Western Pleasure class is often the largest performance class at any horse show, be it real or model. This is a basic rail class with the horses competing in a group, at three different gaits and in both directions of the arena. The ideal pleasure horse should exhibit smooth, relaxed gaits and perfect manners. In other words, he should be a pleasure to ride! All of today's photos were taken at the Rocky Mountain Quarter Horse Association's Youth and Amateur Show held last month at the…

It's time western pleasure riders get the respect they deserve! Every time I post something about western pleasure it sparks a debate. Whether you love it

Christine Harrison and her AQHA gelding "Good For The Ladys" (Red) in Escondido, California. Chris and Red show under the guidance of Tonya Brown Quarter Horses.

Shannon Castaneda Photography is the official photographer for the LAJUF Shows at Fannin Hill Farm in Brooksville, Florida. We also offer private client coverage at select horse shows in the state of Florida.

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Q. I am training my 4-year-old horse for western pleasure. She has the headset and the nice slow speed at the walk and the jog; however, no matter what I do, her head is high and she is really fast at the lope. Is there any advice that you can give me to slow her […]