by Tarrin Warren | Mar 9, 2022 | Featured
Working Horse Central is composed of four phases. However, you are not required to compete in all phases for your division/ level. We encourage everyone to give all available phases a try but it’s not...
by Tarrin Warren | Feb 28, 2022 | Featured, Functionality
Functionality is about testing basic skills for a balanced working horse. Some skills should feel challenging. That helps you grow! Don’t be afraid to ask our officials questions even at a show! Have ideas for a test? Write your own and submit for approval. If...
by Tarrin Warren | Feb 22, 2022 | Featured, Functionality
If you can’t perform a functionality movement in the correct gait, go to a lower gait. You will receive a penalty but we are about riders making decisions that are right for the horse. That’s what working horsemanship is...
by Dawn Swensson | Jan 17, 2022 | Featured, Show Day Tips
For competitions, Working Horse Central phases have scheduled order of go for competitors. Ride times (order of riders/competitors) are posted prior to a phase. Being prepared by moving from the warm up area to waiting quietly outside the competition area prior to...
