The Equitation Look

The Equitation Look

Equitation can seem like a tricky class.  At Horse Show Leases, we’ve gotten it down to a science. A big part of it is just achieving the “Equitation Look.” The equitation look is about showcasing tradition, exuding polish and class, and carrying yourself with...
Balancing Riding with School

Balancing Riding with School

It’s that time of year again: time for students to get ready for new classes and school adventures. Often, that anxiety starts to creep in: how will I balance riding with school? And how can I keep up with showing? You’d think that as school starts, shows would slow...
Understanding Show Ring Timing

Understanding Show Ring Timing

One of the hardest parts of hunter/jumper horse shows is the timing. It’s very difficult, sometimes, to learn how to predict when classes will run.  Even when you do understand show ring timing, there are numerous variables that can throw the schedule off. When there...
How to Use Horse Show Downtime

How to Use Horse Show Downtime

If you’ve been to a horse show, you know there is a lot of “hurry up and wait.” There is so much time that you have to spend waiting, you might get bored.  You might get so bored that you are even tired of staring at your cell phone! Or, you might decide you’d rather...
How to Take Care of Your Horse

How to Take Care of Your Horse

Are you taking care of your horse? You probably think you are.  Or maybe, you employ someone to do it for you. That’s a completely legitimate way to do it, if you need the help. But the question is, does your horse get the care they need. We all get busy and...