In the hunter and jumper rings, catch riding is common occurrence. A green or mischievous horse or pony matched with a timid or novice rider can present notable challenges, especially on horse show day. A catch ride with a more experienced rider is a useful training tool and remedy in the right situation to resolve […]
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By Armand Leone, Jr. and Jessica E. Choper September marks the beginning of “indoors” season and signals the start of major equitation finals. From September through early November, it’s become commonplace for riders to consider leasing a more suitable—or perhaps more seasoned—mount for these championship classes. In addition to the stiff competition, the jumping courses […]
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Boarders come and boarders go, but sometimes they leave with unpaid bills. What happens when a barn owner has a boarder that leaves with a large unpaid balance? Unfortunately, most barn owners do not have security deposits to cover departing boarders’ unpaid accounts. Once the horse is out of the barn, it’s too late to […]
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By Armand Leone, Jr. While having dinner with my family a few weeks ago, we had a conversation about the use of inflatable airbag jackets and vests while riding after recently learning of an older friend who was bucked off and severely injured. Like cycling, skiing, contact sports, and cars, there have been advancements over […]
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Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) are signed documents that are typically utilized in businesses to protect an organization’s confidentiality. This practice of having employees sign NDAs has been steadily growing in the equestrian industry. There are, however, limitations to the information that an NDA can protect. If you are considering an NDA, you’ll need to ensure that […]
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Ride-sharing is a common scenario at many boarding barns. You and a friend are planning to attend the same horse show, but unfortunately her trailer is in the shop. She asks if you would consider letting her horse share a ride in your trailer. She’ll chip in for gas, saving you some expenses, and you’ll […]
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While the 2020 show season is anything but typical, many of us are still planning to ship our horses to year-end finals and championships or are preparing to send our horses on a long-distance haul to warmer climates for the winter season. As horse people, we have likely heard our share of shipping horror stories: […]
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By Armand Leone and Jessica ChoperSeptember 25, 2020 Originally published on NoelleFloyd.com Q: I have a beautiful four-stall barn, an outdoor ring, and several spacious paddocks at my home where I’ve kept my two horses for the past few years. I would l love to make a little extra income by boarding an additional horse or […]
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The topic of buying a horse unseen comes up from time to time in our practice and it can be tempting, especially with travel to Europe largely halted amid COVID. The simple answer is that you should see and try the horse before you buy it. However, if you are seriously looking to purchase a […]
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Q: I’m shopping for my first horse. I’ve been warned about sellers who misrepresent their sale horses—what types of situations should I be wary of during my search? A: I’m glad that you’re being cautious during this process, because dishonest sales practices occur in the equine industry more than we care to admit. Deceptive practices […]
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