Showmanship allows a handler to show a horse "in hand". Excessive speed (above medium trot) does not allow a handler to run along side the horse to show it in hand; therefore, only standing, walking and some trotting horses are appropriate for showmanship. Most gaited-breed specific gaits are done at speed and therefore are not appropriate for showmanship.

Traditional CM Adios with stock halter shown by handler.

Traditional CM

Traditional CM Hanoverian with snaffle bridle shown by handler.

Traditional SHM with stock halter, no handler.

Classic CM shown with snaffle bridle, no handler.

Stablemate CM Arab shown with native halter, no handler.

Liberty | Showmanship | Standing | Walking | Trotting | Cantering | Other Gait/Position
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