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Why We Keep Coming Back to the Horse Show Life — Even When It's Hard

Why We Keep Coming Back to the Horse Show Life ...

+ A Personal Note on Burnout, Taking a Break, and Finding Your Way Back There’s something about the horse show life that gets into your bones — deeper than routine,...

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Why We Keep Coming Back to the Horse Show Life ...

+ A Personal Note on Burnout, Taking a Break, and Finding Your Way Back There’s something about the horse show life that gets into your bones — deeper than routine,...

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The Horse Show Kitchen

The Horse Show Kitchen

When it’s your night to feed the crew at the horse show, the last thing you want is complicated, fussy food. You’re tired, dusty, and probably sunburnt—but you still want...

The Horse Show Kitchen

When it’s your night to feed the crew at the horse show, the last thing you want is complicated, fussy food. You’re tired, dusty, and probably sunburnt—but you still want...

Balancing a Full-Time Job with Horse Shows: Tips from a Working Amateur

Balancing a Full-Time Job with Horse Shows: Tip...

Let’s be honest, balancing a career and horse shows isn’t for the faint of heart. You’re up early feeding before work, responding to client emails on your lunch break, and...

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Balancing a Full-Time Job with Horse Shows: Tip...

Let’s be honest, balancing a career and horse shows isn’t for the faint of heart. You’re up early feeding before work, responding to client emails on your lunch break, and...

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Beyond the Saddle: The Impact of Massage on Equine Athletes

Beyond the Saddle: The Impact of Massage on Equ...

Beyond the Saddle: The Impact of Massage on Equine Athletes When it comes to optimizing the performance of equine athletes, massage therapy is often an overlooked yet powerful tool. To...

Beyond the Saddle: The Impact of Massage on Equ...

Beyond the Saddle: The Impact of Massage on Equine Athletes When it comes to optimizing the performance of equine athletes, massage therapy is often an overlooked yet powerful tool. To...

Our First Level 1 Championship – Memories Made at WEC!

Our First Level 1 Championship – Memories Made ...

There’s something special about attending a “first” major show, and this past week at the Level 1 East Championships at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio, was definitely one...

Our First Level 1 Championship – Memories Made ...

There’s something special about attending a “first” major show, and this past week at the Level 1 East Championships at the World Equestrian Center in Wilmington, Ohio, was definitely one...

What Judges Notice: Achieving Success in the Show Pen

What Judges Notice: Achieving Success in the Sh...

In the show world, small details can make all the difference between a successful ride and a missed opportunity. We interviewed five judges to gain insights on what they look...

What Judges Notice: Achieving Success in the Sh...

In the show world, small details can make all the difference between a successful ride and a missed opportunity. We interviewed five judges to gain insights on what they look...