Best Practices in Riding Arena Safety
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When you work with horses every day, it’s easy to become complacent. But as soon as you do, you will […]
Does a Horse Trainer Need a College Degree?
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It’s somewhat of a contentious question. Many horse professionals do not have a degree and a few don’t have a […]
In Appreciation of Beginner Riders
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Sometimes in this business, the more advanced students seem to get much of the glory and attention. They have program […]
Presentation for the Hunter/Jumper Pro: Part II
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Last week’s blog post began the conversation about professional presentation in the equine industry, specifically for the hunter/jumper. The clothes […]
Professional Presentation in the Hunter/Jumper Industry: Clothing
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Does professional presentation really matter? Should you worry about it? Absolutely. This is crucial in any industry, but particularly if […]
What is a “Made” Show Horse? The Top 4 Qualifications
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If you spend a lot of time at horse shows, you start to pick up the lingo. There are a […]
Pony Mania Part II: All About Pony Finals!
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It goes without saying that Pony Finals is the year’s most exciting event for competitive pony riders. However… it’s actually […]
Pony Mania Part I: Understanding Pony Hunters
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If you aren’t familiar, you might think that pony classes, since they are only for riders under 18, are kid […]
Horse Show Basics: Running the In-Gate
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Paddock Masters, or staff who run the in-gate at horse shows, can be quite influential on the experience of […]
Horse Show Preparation
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When we think of a horse show, or any competition going well, we think of riding well, our horse behaving, […]
Horse Show Basics: Who’s Who
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Horse shows come in all shapes and sizes. There are schooling shows, regional shows, IEA shows, and A Shows. Bigger […]
How it Works: Horse Show Judging
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Have you ever been at a show and wondered what went into a judge’s decision? Yes, we all know hunters and […]