AQHA Professional Horseman Tom McBeath of Union, Mississippi, makes sure that showing is both fun and educational for youth. He sees to it that his youth riders get the most out of their horse show experiences, because he believes firmly in the benefits of youth showing. It builds character, confidence, leadership, responsibility, persistence and countless other life skills. Tom offers some tips on how to help kids succeed in their show ring endeavors.
Find the Right Horse
For kids to have fun in the show ring, they’ve got to have the right teammate, and they’ve got to start with classes they’re interested in, Tom says.
“I always give them the option to do what they want, and I try to find a horse for it,” he says. “We try to buy horses that have a foundation that we can shape.”
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