Horse Show 101
The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo™ hosts a premier Horse Show and brings some of the nation’s most popular breeds to the Houston area. Horses from the American Paint Horse Association, American Quarter Horse Association and the Palomino Horse Breeders of America boast impressive classes in conformation, horsemanship and horsepower.
Unique classes such as “most colorful,” costume, jumping and speed, with traditional classes of halter, reining and English events, entertain the audience while showcasing these versatile animals. Show visitors can cheer their favorites as these top competitors vie for a champion title and other prizes.
A Donkey and Mule Show features classes of talented donkeys and mules jumping, pulling carts and competing with the nation’s top animals. In addition to the horse and donkey and mule shows, a National Cutting Horse Association-sanctioned cutting is held the first week of the Show. Cutting horses are among the most athletic and energetic when shown.
In the hard-riding Team Penning contest, a team of three riders cut and pen three head of cattle with the same identification number from a larger herd — all within a 60-second time period! Two riders move 10 head of cattle in numerical order down the pen in the Ranch Sorting competition. This precision event gets the crowd going! The Ranch Rodeo showcases “cow work” at its finest! Teams are invited to compete in Old West type events such as calf “branding.”
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