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Horse
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The horse is one of the most versatile athletes in the world, accomplished in everything from jumping to roping to reining to endurance racing. And the riders share in the glory, too. Other Horse Experience Subjects The
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Western
Horse Sports
The ranching culture was introduced to the Americas by the Spanish vaquero, the finest horseman in the world. Working the wild cattle required the ultimate equestrian skills and out of this, Western sports developed. |
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Bronc Riding comes in two variations, Bareback and Saddle Bronc. The Bareback rider has no saddle or reins. The Saddle Bronc rider is the "glamour boy" of rodeo as he spurs his horse from shoulder to flanks with the skill of an adagio dancer. |
 Barrel Racing. The rider performs at a full gallop around a three-barrel course. Winning or losing is gauged in fractions of seconds. |
 Western Pleasure. Not only is the horse decked out with a silver-laden saddle and bridle but the rider is attired in the latest Western haute couture. |
 Calf Roping. The roper bursts out of the gate, drops his loop on the calf, dallies, dismounts, flanks and ties the calf --- sometimes in as little as 8 seconds! |
Reining.
The
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brought to a perfect sliding stop by his very adroit rider.  |
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