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Video: Training the Showmanship Turn

Teaching the Showmanship Turn

Training Your Horse to Turn for a Showmanship Class

Training Your Horse to Turn for a Showmanship Class

Updated:

April 4, 2013

Halter, Pattern

Train your horse to turn (or pivot) for a showmanship class with these tips from Howard Cormier, from the LSU Ag Center, provided by eXtension.org.

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