You are competing at a US Equestrian show and see that a competition is not being run properly. One of the judges is not scoring the class correctly, and your horse is improperly penalized. A competitor or exhibitor at a US Equestrian show must know what to do when the rules of competition are broken […]
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Horse Care Is More Than A Clean Brush – The Plaid Horse
Whether at home, on the road, in the air or at the show, our horses require care to prevent injury and maintain peak condition. The administrative aspects of horse care are often overlooked because horse owners and professionals feel the paperwork creates more hassle than benefit. Unfortunately, the days of sealing a deal on a […]
Read more...How the USEF Can Revive the Sport Through the Affiliates – The Plaid Horse
I recently attended a USHJA Town Hall by Bill Moroney with exhibitors at a top quality hunter jumper show in my area. Information was exchanged about programs and rule changes, but much of the discussion concerned the loss of smaller B and C rated shows and decrease in USEF membership. The increased costs of showing […]
Read more...After the Sale: Heartburn or Afterglow? – The Plaid Horse
The excitement of a horse purchase rests on the dreams and hopes of a new horse and rider coming together and embarking on a new adventure. When the fit is right and the horse can perform as intended, a warm afterglow is shared by buyer and seller. When the fit isn’t right or the horse […]
Read more...Between Rounds With: Armand Leone – The Chronicle of the Horse
Should We Be Concerned About the Growing Number of Foreign Riders Sponsored by U.S. Owners? The globalization of sport has created an increasing diversity of nationalities playing on national teams across many professional sports. The English football Premier League is one example where English players account for less than one-third of the playing time, and […]
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