A Judge's Perspective: 2018 AQHA Select Working Cow Horse World Champion

For the second year in a row, Darleen Wood gets the gold in working cow - this time with 2014 sorrel gelding Cat Walks Into A Bar,
AQHA Judge Bobby Hunt breaks down what it took for this pair to claim the world championship. #SelectWorld #GetThatGlobe

[@MichelleJosephLongFineArt]

Anyone else notice that her stirrups are way too short. They need dropped at least one, possibly two, notches. Because of this, she isn't able to use her legs correctly to control her seat. I was quite surprised by the horses ability to work the cow considering his size and long legs. He does a pretty nice job. I personally feel that the riders balance isn't making the horses job any easier. I also felt that the rider could stand to give the horse a clear leg command and rather than using coaxing type commands. At least that is my interpretation. I agree, with others, I think the cow was a bit difficult to work but the horse was giving a good effort.

[@nailadee]

Loved watching how willing the horse was. His responses were slow but solid, especially loved the 360’s . The first thing I noticed about the rider was her stirrups need to come down a notch. She wouldn’t have bounced in the saddle as much if they were longer.

[@deannazandi1797]

She is working to keep him moving.

[@slytherinslocket272]

I'm sorry, I really like that horse and his calm attitude, but that cow. Wonderful little thing, I like its temperament even though it is challenging to work on

[@nataliakropackova5712]

That stop was awful a she touch the cow