There are several occasions in the equestrian world when you might need horse and rider costumes. Check out the fun ideas below for costumes! These horse and rider costumes would work great for a Halloween costume class or party, hunt teams classes, costume trail classes and more. All of the costumes focus on horse/rider themes, … Read more
Looking for a great journal option to record horse show results and memories? Check out our horse show journal for kids. It is the perfect space for kids to write down horse show results and more! As your young equestrian progresses from riding lessons to the world of horse showing, it can be fun to … Read more
If you have ever been to a summer horse show (to ride or spectate) you know how brutal the temperatures can be. When the mercury creeps up into the 90s, there is a very fine line between comfort and misery. On the hottest horse show days, it can seem impossible to stay cool. Here are … Read more
Every year the Dixon Oval at the Devon Horse Show in Devon, PA fills with some of the cutest riders you have ever seen. In classes that typically top 50 riders, there are only 8 placings up for grabs. Here are some tips that you can try if you are hoping to place in that … Read more
I have had so many different experiences while standing around the horse show ring. Some good, some bad. Many (if not most) of my bad horse show experiences are tied directly to the poor choices and behavior of fellow spectators (usually parents). Check out our list of do’s and don’ts before you head to your … Read more
Horse Show Days are long, fun, activity-filled and can also be downright exhausting! The more prep work you do before the show, the better. We like to use the day before a horse show to get as many things packed and prepared as possible. Check out our tips for what items to cross off your … Read more
Let’s jump right into some Horse Show 101 for this post and talk about: RIBBONS! Have you ever wondered what the different colors stand for when it comes to horse show ribbons? Let’s find out! Ribbons are Traditional Horse Show Prizes Every year after a hockey tournament, my son walks away with a medal and/or … Read more
When you or your child enters the world of horse showing, you will learn quickly that anything that can happen, might. You will also learn that the more prepared you are, the better. On horse show days, we pack our supplies the night before and triple check them before leaving home. Check out our suggestions … Read more
If you have ever witnessed a leadline class at a horse show, be it a big show or a small, local show, you know that sometimes it’s all about the ribbon color (and NOT the placing) for these tiny riders. In fact, on more than one occasion, I have watched the blue ribbon winner cry … Read more
Do you know a great horse show dad or two? Amazing horse show dads are worth their weight in gold, for many reasons. Our very favorite horse show dad shared some insight with us about how he entered the world of horses (and why he has stayed)! How did I get here? I didn’t grow … Read more