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For many horse owners and horse lovers, horse shows are the best part of horse ownership.  Horse shows can demonstrate the skills or beauty of a horse, and usually prizes are awarded to the top horses in the horse show. 

If you are new to horse shows, it is best to begin with local horse shows.  Local horse shows can be immensely competitive, just like larger horse shows, there are often handsome prizes available.  If you are new to horses and horse shows, you should research horse shows as much as possible.  You can do research on horse shows in books at your local bookstore or library, on the internet, at your local feed store, or even at a nearby stable or neighbor's house, if they own horses.  If you choose to do your research on horse shows by reading about them, be sure to also speak with an experienced horse owner who has participated in horse shows.  As with other things, you can learn about horse shows in a book, but it is essential that you speak with experienced people before making any decisions. 

Regardless of the source you choose, you will likely find a great deal of information about local horse shows.  Because there is such a vast background to draw from, nearly everyone has information or anecdotes about local horse shows to share.  These local horse show tips generally come from experience, but can also be taken from research, or even stories passed down within a family. 

If you are considering entering your horse into local horse shows, you can find out more by looking at horse shows online.  There are a number of websites with information about horse shows online.  Many of these sites list dates and places of local horse shows, as well as award information and requirements.  You can even find out about larger, non-local horse shows by looking at horse shows online.  Additionally, you can look at previous winners of various horse shows online, allowing you to analyze the performance of your horse before entering into a local horse show. 

Local horse shows can also be fun, even if your horse doesn't win.  Local horse shows can be a chance for your horse to show off, and for you to meet other horse owners interested in local horse shows. You may also be able to pick up tips and anecdotes from other horse owners at local horse shows. Be sure to look for information about horse shows online to find out when your local horse shows take place. 

Of course, as with most things, it is best to take the information you find useful about local horse shows and ignore the rest.  If it is not useful to you and your horse, then it should be disregarded.  It would be too challenging to take all of the information you obtain about local horse shows and apply it to your own situation.  The useful information about local horse shows can depend on the breed, age, size, and even temperament of your horse.  Gather all of the horse care information you can, but remember that every horse is unique.