Are you a fan of Western Horses...like those on a very popular television series?

Then this is the coloring book for you! Hop on board for an artistic riding adventure on Reining Horses from all around the United States from Hawaii to Florida. Get ready to color 100 hand drawn from real life images of reining horses, cowboys, and cowgirls.

Reining horse competition originated from cutting and cattle work. It is a western riding event where riders guide their horses through a specific pattern of circles, run downs, lead changes, roll backs, spins, and stops. The goal is to demonstrate the horse's ability to perform a variety of maneuvers with finesse, control, and athleticism. Judges evaluate the horse and rider on criteria such as smoothness, finesse, and willingness of the horse, as well as the rider's position and use of aids. Reining is often considered the western equivalent of dressage, showcasing the partnership and communication between horse and rider. It is a thrilling and dynamic sport that requires skill, precision, and dedication.

• • Spins - a series of full 360 degree turns and sometimes a partial turn. The horse keeps one hind leg stationary as it turns quickly around that leg.
  • Stops - where the rider brings the horse from a gallop or lope (slower than a gallop) with the horse's hind end locked underneath almost sitting, still maintaining forward motion with the front legs until stopped. This is most known as a "Sliding Stop."
  • Circles - executed at the lope or gallop, depending on what is asked for speed wise. They must be performed at the required location and size as the pattern required. They also have a center point that must be maintained. There are fast and slow small and larger circles.
  • Lead Changes - when a galloping horse changes the direction of the "lead front and rear legs. Known as a "Flying Lead Change" this is literally done at mid stride at the center of the arena at a lope or gallop
  • Roll Backs - 180 degree reversal of forward motion on the based on the turn on the haunches and without pause, immediately starts loping or galloping the other direction.

Artist, Kirsten Hammer, of Paintbrush and Camera LLC., is an award winning equine fine art artist and photographer. She has been involved with horses her entire life around the world. From western, dressage, reining, cutting, sorting, jumping, and more, her goal is to bring the little known equine competitions to the public. Each page is carefully drawn out to get the most for your coloring pleasure