Ranch Riding

Ranch Riding is a competitive equestrian event that showcases a horse’s ability to perform a variety of tasks necessary on a working ranch. Riders are judged on their horse’s responsiveness, smoothness, and overall presentation while executing exercises like walking, trotting, turning, and stopping, often on loose rein. The focus is on demonstrating a calm, controlled, and versatile horse that can handle real-world ranch work with ease and confidence. It emphasizes harmony between rider and horse, highlighting their partnership and the horse’s training, responsiveness, and adaptability in a relaxed, practical setting.