Fired Up Ranch

05/29/2026

🔺The Showmanship Pivot🔻

It’s one of the most anticipated Showmanship maneuvers to watch and often the most stressful to perform: the challenging pivot. The multi-tasking that is involved for exhibitors to execute this technical maneuver correctly can be overwhelming, and it’s equally as demanding for the horses that show in this class.

Three Showmanship trainers -- Clint Ainsworth, Jenny Frid, and Shannon Watters-- share tips in a 2024 issue about how to fix pivot problems and how to keep the right foot grounded–in practice and in the show ring.
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http://www.equinechronicle.com/the-showmanship-pivot/

05/24/2026

An oft-forgotten exercise, the 10m loop benefits every horse’s strength, balance and suppleness. They can also work as a gentle introduction to counter-canter. Plus, it’ll sharpen up a rider’s use of aids. Read more below

05/12/2026

We've been asked a lot about Ghost Girl's ground manners so here you go! She is available and ready to be someone's nice riding partner.

05/10/2026

Happy Mothers Day!

📸 RFF Delightful & her 2016 c**t Remus Lopin (Major Mac V)

05/08/2026

Our 24'' babies are beginning to look like grownups 🥹

04/30/2026

04/29/2026

Next up on the calendar; see everyone back at Longview in June!

Note for exhibitors: Due to USEF/AHA/WDAA requirements, the two days are separate shows. The stall fee covers the entire weekend. The other fees (secretary, results/resolutions fee) are per show. Please use a separate entry form for each day.