The Western World in Maryland, continued...
levels will be implemented in 2013. T e leveling program will continue to be tested at vari- ous shows in 2012 with the goal of getting more new people involved in showing American Quarter Horses.
Cross-Training Through Working Cattle
Working cattle may have be- gun as the actual job of being able to physically move cattle from one location to another. But today, the concept of working cattle has developed into its own sport and is a great way to cross-train horses and riders. “Cutting” can be found at most rodeos around the country and other Western competition venues. How- ever, how does one learn how to work cattle or teach the horse how to cut? Corey Jackson of Corey Jackson Horseman- ship in Upper Marlboro has been conducting horsemanship-based clinics for the past 11 years. Branching out beyond basic horseman- ship, Corey off ers clinics in working cattle. “T ere aren’t a lot of places to go and oppor- tunities to learn cattle working in the area, so I think people just want to work cattle but learn
Corey Jackson teaches members of the Old People’s Riding Club how to work cattle.
how to do it properly. It’s extremely fun!” Corey said. Recently, the Old People’s Riding Club (an adult pony club organiza- tion), attended one of these clinics and learned about the importance of clear, concise communication be- tween the rider and the horse. Corey added that working cattle can show “endless possibilities of what a horse and human can accomplish togeth- er.” As for the horse, Corey says that cattle work teaches them how to be patient as well as independent. “It’s a good way to further a horse’s edu-
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cation and make a good well-trained, versatile horse,” he added.
Maryland’s Quarter Horse Queen
Caitlin Ginn was crowned as the
2011 Maryland State Quarter Horse Association queen. In her new role, she will be attending various shows and functions throughout the year, includ- ing the All-American Quarter Horse Congress. At the Congress, held from October 7-30 at the Ohio Expo Center in Colum- bus, Ohio, Caitlin competes for the title of All-Ameri- can Quarter Horse Congress Queen. To fi nd out how she did, as well as other Maryland competitors at the Congress, T e
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