Performing Horse vs. Performance Horse

We usually hear the term Performance Horse, not Performing Horse. So, why do we talk about Performing Horse?

Think about it. Can a horse that is not performing be a performance horse? What does to perform mean? Dictionary.com explains it this way:

 perform / per-fawrm  

 –verb (used with object)

1. to carry out; execute; do: to perform miracles. 

2. to go through or execute in the proper, customary, or established manner: to perform the marriage ceremony. 

3. to carry into effect; fulfill: Perform what you promise. 

4. to act (a play, part, etc.), as on the stage, in movies, or on television.

5. to render (music), as by playing or singing.

6. to accomplish (any action involving skill or ability), as before an audience: to perform a juggling act. 

7. to complete.

Performance on the other hand is explained this way

performance / per-fawr-muhns 

–noun

1. a musical, dramatic, or other entertainment presented before an audience.

2. the act of performing a ceremony, play, piece of music, etc.

3. the execution or accomplishment of work, acts, feats, etc.

4. a particular action, deed, or proceeding.

5. an action or proceeding of an unusual or spectacular kind: His temper tantrum was quite a performance. 

6. the act of performing.

7. the manner in which or the efficiency with which something reacts or fulfills its intended purpose.

8. Linguistics. the actual use of language in real situations, which may or may not fully reflect a speaker's competence, being subject to such nonlinguistic factors as inattention, distraction, memory lapses, fatigue, or emotional state.

When we start a performance with a horse that is able to perform at the top of its genetic potential we have a good chance for a Top Performance.

We, at PerformingHorse.com are concerned with the well-being and perform-ability of the horse; whether it is a Dressage horse, a jumper, an eventer, a reiner, roper, barrel racer, a packing horse, endurance horse or just a pet.

We will constantly update our site with new findings, tips, techniques and ideas to help you help your horse be at the top of his game – happy, healthy and strong.

 

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