Day: November 14, 2006

FORT WORTH, TEXAS—Bringing horse shows a step closer to old West traditions, the American Paint Horse Association’s (APHA) third annual Working Ranch Horse Clinic & Competition, held Oct. 28 and 29 at the National Ropers Supply Training Center in Decatur, Texas, gave exhibitors the opportunity to test their horse’s versatility both in and outside of the arena. The two-day event promoted practical ranch skills in unique classes like the Stock Horse Versatility class, which incorporated natural terrain into its outdoor obstacle course. The indoor classes—Stock Horse Pleasure, Working Stock Horse and Stock Horse Reining—were also designed to showcase