Headed to a horse show? How is your horse going to get there? This seems like a no-brainer if you own your own truck and trailer, but for many people, they must pay to have their horse hauled. If you do not own your own rig, you will want to talk to whoever is hauling your horse. Consider these questions: Will the trainer/instructor be hauling the horses? Does one of the … [Read more...] about Ask These Questions About Trailering Before Heading To A Show
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7 Horseshow Mistakes That Make You Look Like A Noob
Floppy, loose show number When you sign in at the horse show, you receive a number. Some shows will give you 1, and it is placed on your back or bridle. Other shows give you 2, and you put them on either side of your pad. If the show number has a design around the edge or a lot of white space around the number, cut it down to a nice tidy size. Then, attach it with safety … [Read more...] about 7 Horseshow Mistakes That Make You Look Like A Noob
5 Horse Trailer Tips You Might Not Know
Always Shut Your Doors It can be tempting to take your horse out, put them away and then just walk away from your trailer after a long day of hauling. However, you should not leave your trailer doors open. The weight of the door can stress the hinge and break it. Also, swinging doors are a safety hazard. The door could swing into something parked next to your trailer, or … [Read more...] about 5 Horse Trailer Tips You Might Not Know
5 Ways To Turn Horse Riding Into A Business
You love riding, right? Thinking you want to make a little money at it? Or even better maybe you can make a career of it? Here are several options for making money with horses: Trainer This seems like an obvious option, but it can be the hardest. You need a lot of riding and training experience to go train horses on your own, but there are options to still make money … [Read more...] about 5 Ways To Turn Horse Riding Into A Business
3 Tips For More Ribbons And Less Show Ring Mistakes
Warm Up Is Critical! First, do you give you and your horse enough time to warm up? Warm up is so critical at a show and it shouldn't be overlooked. Make sure to give yourself plenty of time do all of your warm up. This includes longeing, walking around to look at the spooky stuff, and then actually riding. After a few shows you will find out how much time this takes for … [Read more...] about 3 Tips For More Ribbons And Less Show Ring Mistakes