COWGIRL LIFE The Need-To-Know On Schooling Shows By Paige Brandon | March 2, 2021 Photo courtesy of AQHA. Share Let’s talk about schooling shows! Schooling shows, also known as shaggy shows, are smaller, fun type shows that take place in the early spring before the season starts. View this post on Instagram A post shared by American Quarter Horse Assn (@officialaqha) Most schooling shows allow for you to train in classes without getting disqualified. For instance, you can ride a bridle horse two-handed, if needed. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Alyssa + Her Equines (@double.a.equine) They don’t expect you to show up with your horse fully clipped or riding in full show attire, hence the nickname shaggy shows. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Paige Brandon (@paigembrandon) They’re a great place to haul your young horses or even to prepare your seasoned horses for the show season! Contact your local breed organizations to see if they are putting on schooling shows and prepare for the season. Looking to try another discipline? What about reining? Cowgirl HotlistEmail address:* NameThis field is for validation purposes and should be left unchanged. COWGIRL LIFE | cowgirl horses horse shows horses schooling schooling show shaggy shows