Q: I have the opportunity to host a top international show jumper for a clinic at my barn, and I’d love to make the clinic available to any outside riders or auditors interested in participating. I’ve never hosted a clinic before; is there anything that I should be aware of to ensure that it goes […]
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Q&A: Kids and Dogs in the Barn – Who is Liable?
Q: I own and operate a boarding stable at which I’ve always allowed boarders to happily bring their children along, however, I’ve never allowed them to bring their dogs. But I’m now getting an increasing number of requests to change that rule! I just worry about scenarios such as a dog spooking a horse and […]
Read more...Q&A: Letting Your Horse Be Used In Lessons
Q: I have the opportunity to reduce my monthly board payments by allowing my horse to be used in my barn’s lesson program. I love the idea, because I could really use the extra money, and my horse is generally extremely quiet and straightforward. However, I’m also a bit worried about the ‘what ifs.’ What […]
Read more...Getting Paid as an Equestrian Professional
It’s no secret; if you do not get paid for your horse training, boarding, or professional services, you will not be in business for long. Horses are expensive to own and keep, and when clients don’t pay bills, those costs still must be paid. Whether it is an expensive horse that competes at the top […]
Read more...What Happens Next? – The Chronicle of the Horse
Show jumping today is becoming less accessible to more Americans as the costs of participating increase. This is a dangerous trend, because the wealthy rider has become the new normal. Fifty years ago, riders made their way up the ranks riding both good and bad horses owned by others; now, most grand prix riders or […]
Read more...Where Did the Grit Go? – The Chronicle of the Horse
Much like our Thelwell ponies and difficult horses taught us physical and mental toughness, the sport itself and the courses demanded it. In the second part of this series, we discuss taking care of the horse and teaching the horse. Most shows had permanent outside courses for hunter competitions when I started riding as a […]
Read more...In Praise of the Difficult Ones – The Chronicle of the Horse
Visit Chronicle of the Horse to subscribe and view the article as it originally appeared. Recently, several prominent trainers and riders have discussed how the discipline of show jumping has changed, and it has. Prior to 1950, American show jumping, with its standing martingales and rub classes without time allowed, was a vastly different sport than the […]
Read more...Q&A: How Can I Protect My Horse Out On Lease?
Q: I am preparing to lease out my 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding for the first time, and, while I know and trust the lessee, I’ve heard horror stories of leased horses coming back entirely unsound or unusable. Is there anything I can do to help protect myself and my horse from that scenario? A: […]
Read more...You Sold Me a Stopper!
This lawsuit Florida over the sale of a potential grand prix horse, Vorst, to a wealthy Mexican owner provides an opportunity to discuss the responsibilities of sellers and risks to buyers in a horse deal. This case is especially interesting since all the parties appear to be knowledgeable and sophisticated participants in equine sport. However, a […]
Read more...Q&A: I Want To Board Horses at Home, What Legalities Should I Know?
Q: I have a nice four-stall barn and outdoor ring at home where I’ve kept my two horses for years. Now, I’d love to make a little extra income by boarding an additional horse or two. Legally, is there anything I need to do before I take my first boarder? A: Yes, beginning to board […]
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