Western & Leisure Presentation

The Reining Horse

Reining

The Western Show Horse

All Around

Reining

Governing Organizations &
Premier Events

12 approved patterns



Patterns

Western Pattern Classes
Trail

Quarter Horse
– AQHA (American Quarter Horse Association)

Color Breeds
Paint Horse
– APHA (American Paint Horse Association))
Palomino
– PHBA (Palomino Horse Breeders of America)
Appaloosa
– ApHC (Appaloosa Horse Club)


Common Breeds of Horse

Trail/ Leisure Riding

Horse/rider competing in multi-disciplined events
(e.g. Horsemanship, Showmanship, Trail, etc.)


All Around

Familiarity with the Western world
Understanding the target market
Creating a resource of knowledge
Improving communication w/ customers

Goals

AQHA World Championship Shows
Novice
Youth
Select
Open

TOP 3 SHOWS
Total Number Average Entries
Entries of Shows Per Show

All American Quarter Horse Congress 8,273
Columbus, Ohio

Arizona Sun Country Circuit

15,001
Scottsdale, AZ

Oklahoma QHA Redbud Spectacular 13,928
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma




Competition

Western pleasure

Halter & Performance Halter

Western Classes

AQHA
(American Quarter Horse Association)
AQHA Affiliates
All American Quarter Horse Congress
(Ohio QH Assoc.)
NRHA
(National Reining Horse Association)
NRHA Affiliates
NSBA
(National Snaffle Bit Association)

Arizona Sun Circuit
NRBC
(National Reining Breeders Classic)



Key Partners


2,437,642 Registered Quarter Horses Worldwide

253,579 AQHA members
Texas- 36,650
California- 14,930
Oklahoma- 11,594

Members in 86 countries

2,834 Total AQHA shows
(2,44 in the U.S.)

953,279 Total Show Entries



Additional Western Riding Styles

Ranch/Cow horse events
Cutting
Working Cow Horse
Roping
Ranch Riding


Riding Style Focus

Competitive All Around

Reining

Barrel Racing

Trail/Leisure


SmartPak Western

Official Supplement Feeding System of AQHA & NRHA


Association Partnerships

The Western World

Western Discipline Training

*Information taken from 2016 AQHA Executive Summary
Barrel Racing
Barrel Racing is a speed event in which a horse and rider attempt to complete a clover-leaf pattern around preset barrels in the fastest time. Fastest time WINS!
Team SmartPak Reiners

Tom McCutcheon





Tim
McQuay



Matt Mills
Competition
Team SmartPak All Around Riders
Jim & Deanna Searles
(Circle S Ranch)
Charlie Cole & Jason Martin
(HighPoint Perf. Horses)
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HA Members Save
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Western Patten Class
Western Riding
Western Pattern Classes
Horsemanship
Western Pattern Classes
Showmanship
Customer Demographic
Leisure Linda/Clinic Carol

Horses are kept at home

No full time trainer

Tendency to live a rural western lifestyle

Higher propensity to own multiple horses

Higher propensity to follow "natural horsemanship trainers"
Definition
Types of Horses
All types of horses but lots of Quarter Horses and Paints

Some Gaited Horses

Arabs in Endurance
Tack and Equipment
Functional, less tooling and bling

Brownband headstalls, easy boots, breast collars, saddle bags

Safety equipment such as protective vests are used by many
Popular Brands
Competitions and Events
ACTHA
(American Competitive Trail Horse Association)

AQHA Trail Challenge

Endurance

Simple FUN!!!
NBHA
Events
Divisional Format (4D)
WPRA
(Women's Professional Rodeo)
Rodeos and Jackpots
BBR
(Better Barrel Races)
Tack and Equipment
Tie Down
Single Reins (often with Knots)
Gag bits
Splint Boots
Western saddle with more forward strung stirrups
Attire
Typically more colorful w/ prints
Not afraid to rock the bling
Jeans & western boots
Western hat (felt or straw)
Hats often have stampede strap
Popular Brands
Flair Nasal Strips
Comfortable and Functional with a little
flair
Western Lifestyle Fashion
Jeans/Riding Tights
Sturdy Boots
Sometimes Half Chaps/Helmets
Those whose riding time is focused primarily on outdoor trails, navigating natural obstacles with the primary goal of having fun with their horse.
What questions can we answer?
An event designed to show the athletic ability of a ranch type horse within the confines of a show arena.
Required maneuvers in a reining pattern
Small slow circles
Large fast circles
Flying lead changes
Roll backs over the hocks
360 degree spins done in place
The ever popular sliding stops
Team SmartPak Leisure/Trail/Clinicians
Team SmartPak Rider Michele McLeod
Attire
“The Method is based on mutual respect and understanding and gives horse owners the knowledge needed to become skilled horsemen and train their horses to be consistent and willing partners. Clinton instructs horsemanship clinics, presents Walkabout Tours across the country, produces award-wining television show, hosts an internet TV website and is constantly creating comprehensive study kits and training tools to make learning horsemanship as accessible and easy as possible. “
The Method
Safety, Gaining Respect and Confidence

Accessibility to training information not found elsewhere
Minimal commitment

Breaking Colts
Why do people use the "Method"?

1,167 NEW SmartPaks started

583 NEW Customers
Lifetime Value of $645,381*

14,272 Raffle Slips collected

60% ride in Western tack
Walkabout Tours to Date

Clemson, SC

Harrisburg, PA

Las Vegas, NV


2017 Walkabout Tour Stops
Key learnings from listening sessions at Clinton's ranch and at a tour stops in Lufkin TX, Ogden UT,
Customer Listening Sessions
Why do they use the Method?
"#1 Goal is to have a
safe
,
sound horse
that is
fun to ride
!"
"Having a
well turned out
horse that is in
optimal

shape
and ready to do whatever, whenever"
Why do they use the Method?
Who are they?
95+% Identify themselves as Leisure/Pleasure riders

85% ride primarily in Western Tack

Varied levels of income

Most are re-riders or new to riding
Who are they?
High Propensity to own more than one horse (2-5)

Typically primary caregivers

Most keep their horses on their properties

All consider their horse's part of the family
Most don't compete in the traditional sense
of the definition.

They are active in Competitive Trail organizations "competing" in Trail Rides/Challenges


Do it for the fun/sport of it and not for the ribbons
Ulcers/Digestive Health

Colic

Injuries

Senior Horse Care

Vet availability
Finding quality hay

Time to ride

Safe places to ride

Proximity to tack/feed stores

Climate/Weather related issues

Challenges they face as horse owners
Horse Health Information Sources
Clinton Anderson

Google

Texas A&M- both their online resources and their facility

Veterinarian/Farriers

Feed stores
What other benefits do we see from our partnership with Downunder Horsemanship?
Downunder Horsemanship Mailing List
Access to 200,000 names

Our 2nd largest list provided by a sponsor
(only trumped by AQHA)

"Our horses talk to us every day, whether or not you hear them depends on how closely you're listening."
- Clinton Anderson
Ranch Horse Classes
How can we serve the All Around customer with TES?!
Closed Front
VS.
Open Front
- Shorter Drop
- Broader Chest
- Broader hindend
- Cut Back Withers
Western Tack Room
Not just one of anything
Agenda
Introductions
Leisure profile
ACTHA/AQHA Trail
Clinton Anderson Overview
Why Natural Horsemanship trainers
Tack and Apparel
What type of horses do you think are ridden by Leisure/Trail Riders?
Take 10 minutes to come up with a supplement program recommendation for:

13 year old retired All-Around Quarter Horse
Lives at home in Texas
Gets a full serving of fortified grain
Is out on pasture all day
Used for weekend trail rides
Take 10 minutes to come up with a supplement
program recommendation for:

13 year old retired All-Around Quarter Horse
Lives at home in Texas
Gets a full serving of fortified grain
Is out on pasture all day
Used for weekend trail rides
What keeps you up at night?
Dear Rider,
Congratulations on your recent adoption of your new horse! I am thrilled to hear that you are back in the saddle for the first time in 30 years and plan on doing ACTHA rides with him. At SmartPak we know how expensive it is to get back in to riding and wanted to make it as easy as possible. We have put together a list of all of the Tack and Apparel items that we think you will need to get started off on the right hoof and best of all, they are on the house!
Take 15 minutes to make a list for this rider who is back in the saddle. List should include Tack and Apparel as well as anything additional you think she would need for a trail ride.