Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor

Alexandra Beckstett, Managing Editor of The Horse and a native of Houston, Texas, is a lifelong horse owner who has shown successfully on the national hunter/jumper circuit and dabbled in hunter breeding. After graduating from Duke University, she joined Blood-Horse Publications as Assistant Editor of its book division, Eclipse Press, before joining The Horse.

Articles by: Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor

Before You Walk in the Show Ring

Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor June 24, 2009

To wrap up this chapter on horse showing for less (the near impossible), I want to think about more things exhibitors can do themselves, rather

Those Show Clothes

Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor June 17, 2009

Let’s face it, when you walk into the show ring you want to look good. Who doesn’t? Frumpy, ill-fitting, and out-dated clothes, boots, or tack

Cutting Show and Travel Costs

Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor June 9, 2009

After you’ve been horse showing for a few years, it’s easy to fall into a sort of comfort zone Ð a routine that works for

Reducing Lessons

Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor June 2, 2009

Horse show season is in full swing. I don’t care if you’re of the dressage, event, hunter, jumper, or western world, competitions are not cheap.

First Aid and Physical Effort

Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor May 27, 2009

We’re moving off of cost-saving health care advice into the world of horse shows and training– but that doesn’t mean the health chapter is complete.

Spend Time, Not Money

Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor May 19, 2009

How much time do you really spend with your horse? Would a few more minutes of grooming and awareness each day save you money farther down the road? According to vets and farriers, it will.

No Hoof, No Horse

Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor May 13, 2009

Without well-cared-for feet, you’re pretty much going to be out a horse. Routine hoof care is absolutely essential to your horse’s comfort and soundness, but are we paying for special shoes and gadgets that our horses may not really need?

Never-Ending Vet Costs

Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor May 6, 2009

OK. Now let’s get into the real hands-on cost-saving. Last week’s introduction hopefully got your mind thinking (or stressing) about reducing your equine expenses. This