You can tell a professional by how much time they spend updating their equestrian training to improve their skills. They know what they don’t know. And They continue to develop. It’s “you think you know” or “you don’t know that you don’t know”, then “you think you don’t know” but you really do know, then…
As adult riders making your way back into the saddle, we often hear words like Hunter, Equitation, or Derby tossed around. But what do these terms really mean? And why does it matter for those of us returning to riding after raising families or building careers? Let’s take a quick journey into the world of…
I’ve found that judging horse shows has been just as valuable in refining my eye for good equitation. This experience has not only deepened my understanding of the sport but has also directly impacted my ability to help riders quickly and recognize the root challenges
Judges Cards Have you ever wondered what a judges card looks like? Well here is your chance. Down load your free Judges Card here. Each line will reflect a horse’s performance. The fewer marks on the page the better.Remember the judge can see hundreds of horses and hundreds of hunter rounds in a day so keeping…
What makes a winning hunter round? Does it seem like a secret to you? It is annoying when you see someone – who in your opinion – does a poorer round get a better score, or, gets a ribbon. What’s up with that? Why would a horse that pops the rails in the cups and…