National Western Stock Show, Rodeo, Horse Show: Education

	Interactive, educational and fun, Pony Trails™ is a treat for children of all ages.
Pony Trails™ is located in the paddock area of the Events Center, which is the location for the National Western Horse Show.

Check out what you can learn at Pony Trails™

Hands up, Pardner, how do you measure a horse?

With three horses of various sizes painted on canvas, children usually measure somewhere between a Miniature Horse and a Quarter Horse. FYI: Each hand measures four inches

Do YOU know the parts of a horse?

Test yourself on this display created by some of our wonderful volunteers.

What does it take to own a horse?

An average horse might eat 10 bales of hay and three bags of grain in one month. You do the math in Hutchison Mercantile.

English or Western - what's the difference?

Children have the opportunity to try out both equestrian disciplines.

Bring your camera…

Picture boards show four different breeds of horses.

How many bones are in a horse?

A horse skeleton, provided by Colorado State University, attracts even the avid horse enthusiast, who is enthralled with the bony structure and the placement of their saddle.

Colorado State University veterinary students provide a wealth of knowledge and an incredible amount of hands-on opportunities.

Horses on Display

Horses and information based on the breeds are shown during the 16 days of the Show.