Before You Walk in the Show Ring
Alexandra Beckstett
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
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
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
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
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.
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.
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.
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?
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
By now we all know the hurting economy is also hurting the horse industry. Even the highest echelons of horse ownership are being affected, so
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