1. Selecting the Right Horse
Gary Gibson
Gibson Training Center

2. Key Questions to Ask What do you want to do with your horse?
Showing
Trail riding
Pleasure riding
Is this horse built to do what I want to do?
What’s your experience and comfort level?
Is he a match for my riding ability?

3. Key Questions to Ask Is his behavior consistent?
Is the horse responsive, respectful and willing?
Will the horse pass a vet check?
What can you afford? Remember, the actual price of the horse is only a small fraction of your expense!

4. Western Pleasure

5. Ranch Horse

6. Reining

7. Showmanship

8. English

9. Pleasure Riding

10. Same horse, different disciplines

11. What do you think?