Video: AQHA Western Pleasure Judging

What makes a correct walk, jog and lope for a western pleasure horse?

June 2011 Extra

Learn what western pleasure judges are looking for and see some of the common faults of gait that you should avoid with your western pleasure horse.

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Bailey Missoula, MT

6/13/2012 9:04:49 PM

Well this is some peoples talent just like your talent and don't think they just hopped on these horses and did this. At this level it probably took years to train these horses. These horses are amazing and they don't take that for granted.

BL CAZZ Cambridge, ID

6/6/2012 8:44:42 PM

OMG, you're still making your horses move like cripples. They're TRANSPORTATION, not DECORATION. Learn from the TWHA and fix your obscene judging before someone fixes it for you!!!

Ronnie Notquite, MD

4/12/2012 6:31:56 AM

Thank you for posting this video! I now better understand how I should be riding. With all of the not so pleasant stuff in the past of WP, I was a little confused about what they wanted to see now. Thanks!

Allan Salt Lake City, UT

10/12/2011 8:32:16 AM

Excuse me. Do these judges even read? NATURAL GAITS Check out the descriptions contained in the rules for WP and you will find that these presentations violate the rules. Such violations inflict pain and distress upon the horses.