Western Pleasure

Melissa Wilkes and VS Code Me Lucky are golden in Select western pleasure.

Christine Harrison and her AQHA gelding "Good For The Ladys" (Red) in Escondido, California. Chris and Red show under the guidance of Tonya Brown Quarter Horses.

It's time western pleasure riders get the respect they deserve! Every time I post something about western pleasure it sparks a debate. Whether you love it

Shannon Castaneda Photography is the official photographer for the LAJUF Shows at Fannin Hill Farm in Brooksville, Florida. We also offer private client coverage at select horse shows in the state of Florida.

The Western Pleasure class is often the largest performance class at any horse show, be it real or model. This is a basic rail class with the horses competing in a group, at three different gaits and in both directions of the arena. The ideal pleasure horse should exhibit smooth, relaxed gaits and perfect manners. In other words, he should be a pleasure to ride! All of today's photos were taken at the Rocky Mountain Quarter Horse Association's Youth and Amateur Show held last month at the…