We help the people who make Horse Shows happen !
The impact of equine competition in the United States, goes beyond economics to provide benefits to our national society as a whole, such as building a solid foundation for youth and enhancing both mental and physical fitness for us all. Yet the role of ( the horse show, or horse shows) goes a bit further: the spirit of competition is honed and honored as it is joined with the life lessons of good sportsmanship. The thrill of a blue ribbon is something we all understand, but sometimes getting to the horse show ring, or the event, at all is even more of an achievement.
Pride of ownership can be redoubled by pride of earned accomplishment, and the thrill of a job well done is superseded by experiencing a working partnership with the incredible animal we call "horse". Our horse is the real star of the horse show and teaches us well and of many things: courage, honor, nobility, the spirit of adventure and the spirit of not giving up; the constant generosity of the horse allows us too, to fly without wings.
The social impact of the horse show is tremendous. There are many sanctioned horse shows in the nation annually. Over a quarter of a million young people participate in 4-H programs and pony clubs across the country and horses ( or horse shows, or the horse show) serve(s) people with various disabilities through therapeutic riding. Add to all of this, that quote - " There is something about the outside of a horse, that is good for the inside of a man".
Partnering the horse in competition provides a wonderful opportunity for an enhanced quality of life.
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