Saskatchewan Quarter Horses - Photo Essay

The Saskatchewan Quarter Horse Association held their show on Saturday and Sunday.

There were plenty of riders and their horses all dressed up as the horses went through their routines.

The horse and rider went through adjudicated runs with prizes given out.

A rider and her horse getting set to head out on a run - MJ Independent photo

A saddle with a competitor’s number - MJ Independent photo

Stopping for the judges to be adjudicated - MJ Independent photo

Starting out for a run - MJ Independent photo

A close up look at a horse - MJ Independent photo

Waiting for the opportunity to be adjudicated - MJ Independent photo

In the lineup - MJ Independent photo

Waiting - MJ Independent photo

Talking between riders as they prepare to hit the riding ring. Most riders know each other, many for years, so there is a social element to the sport - MJ Independent photo