Learn, Ride, Have Fun… 

Even Win Scholarships!

The Horsemastership program tests the participants’ knowledge of proper horsemanship, horse anatomy, basic horse health, grooming and safety.

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It is essentially an educational program, offering the beginning horseman the opportunity to acquire a solid foundation of equine knowledge and skills while it challenges the more experienced horseman to build upon their knowledge to achieve excellence and distinction. Best of all, this is done in a supportive team environment as you will study and train with other riders in your Region. Any CSHA member in good standing may participate.

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The competition involves three tests: written, riding and grooming. Each State Region with an active Horsemastership program  will offer all three tests to determine their Region’s Champion and Reserve Champion who can go on to compete at the State Championship.

                                       

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The REGION 4 Horsemastership program meets on the second Saturday of each month

 

Requirements:

• Must be a CSHA Member in good standing (pay yearly dues)

• Pay Region 4 Program Fee of $35.00

 

We are looking for all level and ages of riders! Peewee Lead line Riders, Junior Riders (Under 18 January 1, 2025) and Adult Riders.

 

We ride patterns for our chosen Discipline, do a written knowledge test, and a grooming/handling test.

Champion Adult and Champion junior riders who score 600 points or more at the State competition can win state-sponsored scholarships. 

 

Choice of 5 disciplines

1) Western Riding

2) English 1 (Jumping)

3) English 2

4) Gymkhana

5) Combination (1 pattern from the other disciplines)

 

August 9th 2025 is Region 4 finals

Location TBD

 

State Horsemastership Finals

October 2025

Location TBD