The University of Wyoming Ranch Horse Versatility Team provides students with opportunities to develop their horsemanship skills, gain experience in ranch horse competition, and expand their knowledge of the ranch horse industry. Members have the opportunity to practice and compete in events that showcase the versatility, athleticism, and working ability of the horse.
Interested in Joining?
Students interested in joining the Ranch Horse Versatility Team can contact uwranchhorseteam@gmail.com for information about practices, competitions, and membership.
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What We Do
The Ranch Horse Versatility Team provides students with opportunities to practice, compete, and develop their horsemanship skills. Team members participate in practices, clinics, and sanctioned competitions throughout the year. Students can compete in events including ranch horse pleasure, ranch trail, ranch reining, and working cow horse.
Ranch Horse Show Events
Ranch Horse Pleasure
Demonstrates the horse's ability to move smoothly and willingly through different
gaits while remaining responsive to the rider.
Ranch Trail
Tests the horse's ability to navigate obstacles and situations similar to those encountered
during everyday ranch work.
Ranch Reining
Features maneuvers such as stops, spins, rollbacks, circles, backups, lead changes,
and rundowns.
Working Cow Horse
Demonstrates the horse and rider's ability to control and work a cow through a series
of maneuvers.
You may find more information about eligibility, rules, and awards at the following
links:
American Stock Horse Association
Stock Horse of Texas
Slidin Daze Enterprises
Divisions
The University of Wyoming Ranch Horse Versatility Team strives to fill a full team
for each show. A full team consists of two Non-Pro or Open riders, two Limited Non-Pro
riders, and two Novice riders. We may enter more than one team and an unlimited number
of individuals in ASHA Collegiate and other sanctioned competitions. Below is a description
of each division.
Open – Open to professional and non-professional riders.
Non-Pro – For riders who meet ASHA non-professional eligibility requirements.
Limited Non-Pro – A modified division for eligible non-pro riders.
Novice – Designed for riders with limited showing experience.
Junior Horse- For horses five years old or younger.
* If you are a clinician and are interested in working with the UW Ranch Horse team, please contact us uwranchhorseteam@gmail.com *
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