As many of you know this is the first time I'm bringing along a young horse from the start. Obviously with the help of a trainer and professionals, but this is my first in-depth experience at young horse training.  I've shared a lot of the successes I've had with Zellie, but I've gotten quite a few comments about sharing more of the journey. So, here's another installment on that journey. This time titled, "Expectations & Frustrations."

Showing a young horse is always an adventure.  Zellie and I spent the past week at the Salem & Grafton Show Grounds in Upperville, Virginia for the Loudoun Benefit Horse Show to show in the UHSJA 2'3".

As a pony-loving little girl dreams of her wedding, it's hard to imagine it not including a magical unicorn, her own pony or horses being involved in general.

When I got married, our send-off was in a horse-drawn carriage. That's about the only equestrian-themed piece I could get out of my husband.

We've talked about the perfect equestrian proposal, but Jessie Ann Green got to live an equestrian dream when she married her husband Tyler at the Kentucky Horse Park.

I had my most crazy horse girl idea ever about ten days ago. I decided to take my coming four-year-old filly who had just been brought back into work after a few months off to WEC Ocala Week V.  How did it go, you ask? Well, read all about it!

As a new horse show year begins, there are some changes to the amateur status and low adult amateur hunter divisions.

IT'S OFFICIAL...

Ok, well maybe not really "official" but hear me out.

For those with horses that crib, this is for you!

Have you ever ready through the US Equestrian or UHSJA Rulebook? Pages and pages of rules on a variety of showing, discipline and membership/participation rule topics as wide as the ocean. Every year there are changes to rules that are proposed by members, committees or task forces within the organizations. 

Members can weigh in on these proposed rule changes and make comments wether you are for or against the change. 

There are some rule changes that could affect your amateur status. Check them out and if you feel strongly enough share your thoughts with US Equestrian and USHJA.

Can an adult amateur equestrian be a brand ambassador? The short answer is yes and no.

This age-old question can ruffle some feathers and you may hear many different opinions about adult amateur equestrians (as defined by US Equestrian) and being a brand ambassador.

I've decided to go straight to the horse's mouth for some answers. I spoke with Emily Pratt, director of regulations at US Equestrian.