The ABCs of Showmanship by Laurie Truskauskas provides step-by-step instructions for teaching showmanship maneuvers such as stop, stand, back up, walk, trot and turns.

PREPARE YOUR SHOW HORSE

• Use lesson plans for basic class maneuvers

• Teach the Quarter Method

• Master cadence changes and working the cones

• Practice the five patterns (illustrated)

• Review self-test questions

This inexpensive guide was out of print and is available for the first time in eBook form. Illustrated with photos and pattern diagrams, the pages can be printed as needed and carried out to the ring. Create your own patterns and practice until they are as smooth as if you are dancing with your horse. This book is sure to be a big hit with anyone exhibiting in showmanship or halter classes.

eBook, PDF format (download), 32 pages, illustrated

 
AUTHOR: LAURIE TRUSKAUSKAS

Laurie Truskauskas trains and exhibits horses and teaches showmanship and riding at her Silver Creek Farm in Athens, Texas. She writes extensively for major periodicals and has written three other books, all available through Alpine Publications. Her writing is noted for its clarity and ease of understanding and is especially popular with novice horse people.