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Working cow horse or reined cow horse is a type of
Reined cow horse events which are "open" to all breeds and held by the National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA). Working cow horse events are also held at breed specific shows, such as at an
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accessed on October 31, 2007 This is often referred to as the "dry work."Strickland ''Competing in Western Shows & Events'' p. 71-73 The other is the cow work, where a single cow is released into the arena and the horse is asked to first hold the cow at one end of the arena (known as "boxing") then run the horse along the rail of the arena, turning it back without the aid of the fence (known as "fencing"). Lastly, the horse maneuvers the cow into the center of the arena and cause the cow to circle in a tight circle in each direction (known as "circling"). All this must be accomplished before the cow is exhausted. In three event competition, a "Herd Work" session is also included. The herd work is similar to
accessed on October 31, 2007 (The Arabian Horse Association omits the reining work in its breed shows.) The horse is judged on the ability to control the cow, as well as speed, balance, responsiveness to the rider.
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National Reined Cow Horse Association Rules 19.2 Judging Reined Work
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National Reined Cow Horse Association Rules 19.3 Judging Cow Work
accessed on October 31, 2007 * Strickland, Charlene ''Competing in Western Shows & Events'' Storey Books, Pownal VT 1998
National Reined Cow Horse Association (Video)
What is Reined Cow Horse aka Working Cow Horse (Photos & Video)
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Western riding
Western riding is considered a style of horse riding which has evolved from the ranching and welfare traditions which were brought to the Americas by the Spanish Conquistadors, as well as both equipment and riding style which evolved to meet th ...
competition in which horse and rider are tested for ability to work cattle. It is organised by the National Reined Cow Horse Association in North America, and by the European Reined Cow Horse Association in Europe. Horses are judged on accuracy, timing, and responsiveness.
Competition
Reined cow horse events which are "open" to all breeds and held by the National Reined Cow Horse Association (NRCHA). Working cow horse events are also held at breed specific shows, such as at an American Quarter Horse Association
The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), based in Amarillo, Texas, is an international organization dedicated to the preservation, improvement and record-keeping of the American Quarter Horse. The association sanctions many competitive eve ...
AQHA Show Classesaccessed on October 31, 2007 or
Arabian Horse Association
The Arabian Horse Association (AHA) is the single national organization that is the only breed registry that registers Arabian horses in the United States. It also works with the United States Equestrian Federation to sanction horse shows and l ...
show,Andrew "Looking for an Adrenalin Rush?" ''Modern Arabian Horse'' Oct/Nov 2007 p. 128-135 The general rules between various organizations are usually similar to the NRCHA in that the horse is required to perform two or three different sorts of work in one or two sessions. One session consists of reining
Reining is a western riding competition for horses where the riders guide the horses through a precise pattern of circles, spins, and stops. All work is done at the lope (a version of the horse gait more commonly known worldwide as the canter), ...
work, where a reining pattern is performed.National Reined Cow Horse Association Rules 19.2 Judging Reined Workaccessed on October 31, 2007 This is often referred to as the "dry work."Strickland ''Competing in Western Shows & Events'' p. 71-73 The other is the cow work, where a single cow is released into the arena and the horse is asked to first hold the cow at one end of the arena (known as "boxing") then run the horse along the rail of the arena, turning it back without the aid of the fence (known as "fencing"). Lastly, the horse maneuvers the cow into the center of the arena and cause the cow to circle in a tight circle in each direction (known as "circling"). All this must be accomplished before the cow is exhausted. In three event competition, a "Herd Work" session is also included. The herd work is similar to
cutting
Cutting is the separation or opening of a physical object, into two or more portions, through the application of an acutely directed force.
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where a single cow is "cut" from a herd of cattle and prevented from returning to the herd by the intervention of the horse and rider. Herd work is most often included in three-year-old futurity and four- and five-year-old derby classes. Herd work is also included in a "Bridle Spectacular" class.National Reined Cow Horse Association Rules 19.3 Judging Cow Workaccessed on October 31, 2007 (The Arabian Horse Association omits the reining work in its breed shows.) The horse is judged on the ability to control the cow, as well as speed, balance, responsiveness to the rider.
Notes
References
* Andrew, Chandra "Looking for an Adrenalin Rush?" ''Modern Arabian Horse'' Oct/Nov 2007 p. 128-135accessed on October 31, 2007
National Reined Cow Horse Association Rules 19.2 Judging Reined Work
accessed on October 31, 2007
National Reined Cow Horse Association Rules 19.3 Judging Cow Work
accessed on October 31, 2007 * Strickland, Charlene ''Competing in Western Shows & Events'' Storey Books, Pownal VT 1998
External links
National Reined Cow Horse Association (Video)
What is Reined Cow Horse aka Working Cow Horse (Photos & Video)
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