Showing can be expensive so it’s nice to know there’s a way to cut trailering costs and stay at home to do it. You can even compete against riders from all over the country while you’re at it. Thanks to developments by the International Performance Horse Development Association (IPHDA), it’s now possible to show your horses in western disciplines from the comfort of your home.

Entering is fairly easy. Simply go to the IPHDA website and choose from one of their reining patterns. Then have a friend videotape your ride and upload it to YouTube or another video hosting site. Then post the link on the IPHDA website so a judge can view it.

The judge’s deliberation time can take up to 15 days. There are also over $1,500 in cash and merchandise to be won. This is great if you live in a far away place where finding a show is difficult. Unfortunately for now, only reining competitions are offered through these shows.

However hosting an online show would be a great business venture and fairly easy to set up. All you’ll need is a computer, a few judges and some prizes as opposed to riding arenas, a barn and everything else that’s necessary for a live show. And the best part is you can stay right at home to!

Here's the IPHDA link if you're interested: CLICK HERE