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Horsemanship

Horsemanship Clinic Held in Jonesboro, Arkansas

The Extension Horse Program offers any number of levels of horsemanship skill development for youth and adults.

There a wide variety of topics available. They are hands-on in nature and will often involve guest speakers, depending on content.

General Horsemanship
Speed Events
Roping
Working Cow Horse
Ranch Horse
Ranch Cutting
Western Pleasure
Showmanship
Colt Breaking
Yearling Sale Prep
Ground work for Young and Older Horses
General Show Prep
Reining
Search and Rescue Team Training
Mounted Patrol and Security
Dressage

Articles Relating to Horsemanship

Care and Storage of Tack

Halter Breaking Your Horse

Getting Those 2's Ready to Ride

Choosing the Correct Bit and Maximizing Flexion

Using Our Legs for Power Steering

Perfecting The Whoa

For more information contact:

Dr. Mark Russell

Associate Professor - Equine Extension

University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture

Cooperative Extension Service

2301 S. University Avenue

Little Rock, Arkansas 72204

Phone: (501) 671-2190

Fax: (501) 671-2185

Email: mrrussell@uaex.edu