Refined Horse Versatility (RHV) Whether you ride dressage, western, or hunters, the USRHA offers you a competitive path through Refined Horse Versatility (RHV).

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Stewardship Our passion for horses places us in the unique position of stewardship to the horse. As stewards, we take on many roles: Caretaker, leader, teacher, and advocate ... to name a few.

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Horsemanship The evolution of horsemanship, from Xenophon (400 B.C.) to now, has produced many philosophies, training methods and disciplines.

Too often, riders focus on the differences among them, and lose sight of the shared ideas.

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Versatility "Who doesn't love to handle and ride a horse who is relaxed, responsive, and confident?" asks Linda Hoover, founder of USRHA. Of course, we all do!

To create rewarding, safe, and lasting partnerships with our horses, we must prepare our horses for today's world.

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Welcome to the United States Refined Horsemanship Association

The United States Refined Horsemanship Association (USRHA) is about helping you create, compete and enjoy horses who are...

willing partners
prepared for life
refined in their responsiveness
confident in their abilities

... both in the show ring and on the trail.

Through education and competition, the USRHA is dedicated to making an extraordinary difference in the lives of equestrians, their horses and the industry. With Stewardship, Horsemanship and Versatility™ as the cornerstones, the USRHA promotes rewarding, safe and lasting partnerships.