Opportunity Knocks
…legitimate sports, the horse industry has no single, impartial voice to advance our needs and benefits to the population at large. Our breed and sport associations market beautifully to themselves,…
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Considerations for the Older Rider
…up a more sedate activity. Dressage is a popular activity for older riders, as is trail riding. Trail associations are a good place to get information about challenging trails, and…
Chat Transcript: Shawna and Vinton Karrasch’s Training Tips
…Do short, 5-minute increments, put in positive associations. First reward him for being near the trailer, then reward him if he puts a foot on the ramp, then if he…
How to Become a Horse Show Judge
…riding, showing, and training experience, accompanied by glowing references from people who know your skills. Networking helps here: Join your local riding associations, volunteer at shows, teach lessons and clinics,…
Book Review: The Horseman’s Illustrated
…Or that the word gymkhana is Hindu for “ball house”? A handy back-of-book section gives you contact information for breed and sport associations, equine-related Web sites, and horse-goods retailers. Most…
Bulletin Board: 12/01
…Saddle Up America. The marketing agency for the horse industry, which was founded in 1996, has 100 member breed associations and businesses. Saddle Up America is based in Lexington, Ky….
Professional Means More Than Making Money
…who have specialized training to those who engage in an activity for profit. Equine competition associations define professionals as those who profit financially — or attempt to do so —…
Dollar-Store Horse Deals: If Only It Were That Easy
…associations — you just never know. You’ve got to be willing to put in the miles and the hours to find lower prices. Some horses remain for sale for a…
Going For The Gold
…Juniors can find it in 4-H, Pony Club and at college. Most combined training and dressage associations offer opportunities to compete on teams for adults. Other equestrian disciplines have fewer…
Bulletin Board: 06/00
…to develop rules in cooperation with existing reining associations. The USET will host the first international reining Nations Cup, with a purse of $10,000 for the team competition, during the…