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Horse Show Safety
Our third installment in the Horse Show Leases Safety Series is Horse Show safety! While it’s true that following the same rules and protocols that...
USEF Safesport
Everyone is talking about Safesport at horse shows right now. It’s a new policy in effect as of June 1, 2019, mandated by US Congress and regulated...
Safety Series: Barn Aisle Safety
The way a person interacts with horses says a lot about them, and a lot about their program. Further, a barn’s safety practices and rules say a lot...
Best Practices in Riding Arena Safety
When you work with horses every day, it’s easy to become complacent. But as soon as you do, you will find that the horses will teach you....
Does a Horse Trainer Need a College Degree?
It’s somewhat of a contentious question. Many horse professionals do not have a degree and a few don’t have a high school diploma either. Yet many...
In Appreciation of Beginner Riders
Sometimes in this business, the more advanced students seem to get much of the glory and attention. They have program familiarity, a developed work...
Presentation for the Hunter/Jumper Pro: Part II
Last week’s blog post began the conversation about professional presentation in the equine industry, specifically for the hunter/jumper. The...
Professional Presentation in the Hunter/Jumper Industry: Clothing
Does professional presentation really matter? Should you worry about it? Absolutely. This is crucial in any industry, but particularly if you are,...
What is a “Made” Show Horse? The Top 4 Qualifications
If you spend a lot of time at horse shows, you start to pick up the lingo. There are a lot of terms that and phrases that have become commonplace in...