In 2018, USEF implemented sweeping changes to the Amateur Owner Trainer rules for the Saddlebred breed. I was the author of those changes, and I submitted them because there were (surprisingly) no rules in the USEF rulebook for Saddlebred exhibitors! Many of our charter clubs had their own rules, but they varied from club to club,… Continue reading New USEF AOT Rules for American Saddlebred Exhibitors
Category: Showing
How to Ask a Trainer for Help Getting Into the Ring
If you’re like me, you often find yourself trying to figure out how you’re going to get in the ring without help. It’s certainly possible – but it’s much easier if you have someone to help with the little things. Holding your horse for mounting. Pulling your pant cuffs down and dusting off your boots.… Continue reading How to Ask a Trainer for Help Getting Into the Ring
“Show Your Horse” – How to Be Seen in a Crowded Ring
If you’re showing in a pleasure class, odds are you’ll be one of a dozen or more riders trying to be seen by the judge. Considering that the average class time is around 7 minutes, that’s not much time to shine! So how do you get your horse noticed (in a good way) when there’s… Continue reading “Show Your Horse” – How to Be Seen in a Crowded Ring
3 Time Saving Tips for Horse Shows
There’s nothing worse than rushing around trying to get everything done before you get in the saddle. I’ve been there too many times to count! Over the years, I’ve learned a few tricks that shave some time off my prep – or at the very least, save me from getting a few new gray hairs… Continue reading 3 Time Saving Tips for Horse Shows
How to Make a Saddle Seat Bun When You Have Short Hair
I usually have very short hair – at least, short enough that I can’t make a ponytail (or much of one, anyways). The video below shows how to make a bun when you have short hair (and even shows a few techniques that will work for people with long hair, too!). As long as you… Continue reading How to Make a Saddle Seat Bun When You Have Short Hair