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Pony Mania Part II: All About Pony Finals!
It goes without saying that Pony Finals is the year’s most exciting event for competitive pony riders. However… it’s actually just generally...
Pony Mania Part I: Understanding Pony Hunters
If you aren’t familiar, you might think that pony classes, since they are only for riders under 18, are kid stuff. Not even close. Ok, it’s true...
Horse Show Basics: Running the In-Gate
Paddock Masters, or staff who run the in-gate at horse shows, can be quite influential on the experience of exhibitors, spectators, judges,...
Horse Show Preparation
When we think of a horse show, or any competition going well, we think of riding well, our horse behaving, everything clicking, and perhaps winning...
Horse Show Basics: Who’s Who
Horse shows come in all shapes and sizes. There are schooling shows, regional shows, IEA shows, and A Shows. Bigger shows, of course, have more...
How it Works: Horse Show Judging
Have you ever been at a show and wondered what went into a judge's decision? Yes, we all know hunters and equitation are judged subjectively… but...
What is Equitation: Medals, Big Eq, and Tests
The land of equitation, especially "Big Eq," is a dazzling and confusing place- what is Big Eq? What are the tests? And how the heck are they...
Equestrian Scholarships: What to Know
As a high school rider, you may be able to turn your skills into scholarship money for college- if you prepare wisely. Here we’ve outlined the...
Prepare for Collegiate Riding: ISHA and NCEA
As a high school rider, you might be confused about collegiate riding, what types of opportunities exist, and how to prepare yourself for them....