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Read our Savvy Show Mom Articles. New articles posted here!
Featured Article! Working with Dad - All good show moms know that working with Dad can sometimes be a bit of a challenge. There are those few great show dads who get up early, drive trucks and trailers, and can muck a stall or fill water buckets. But really, how many dads have you seen shine a pair boots or wipe slobber off a bitted horse - brings a smile to your face, doesn't it? Click here to read
Working with Schools - One of the challenges for many horse show moms is working with your rider’s school. As riders get more involved in this sport, it often means more and more missed days of school in order to travel, practice and compete in horse shows. Click here to read
Benefits of Horse Showing: Reflections of a Parent - Parents new to the world of horse showing often ask about the benefits and rewards that I've experienced over the years. Click here to read
Buying a Horse: Important Stages in the Process - The exciting and emotional stages on the path to getting a new horse. Click here to read
Being a Horse Show Mom - Sometimes you may decide to be Mom, and leave the training to the professionals. Submitted by Sharon. Click here
Using Teachable Moments - Moments exist throughout the horse showing experience to have valuable conversations with your child about what matters. Click here
Packing Woes- The most stressful part of horseshowing for showmoms. Sound familiar? Read this article for some ideas and advice. Click here
Life Transitions: Transitions to Adulthood - transitioning to adulthood, challenges, joys and new experiences for moms.
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Summer Camp Options for Horse Show Participants: What type of summer camp should you choose for your child? Discover the options. Click here
Lessons From Two Years on The A Circuit - we spent two years showing about twice a month, traveling throughout the southeast and learned some interesting lessons along the way. Click here
Getting on a Varsity Team - Want to get on a varsity riding team? We did our research, made our tapes and visited six teams. In the end, it came down to the right riding environment, the scholarship and the school. Club vs. varsity teams, riding and scholarships, and getting on the team of your choice took work and strategy on our part. Click here
Getting Organized - It's a new show year and time to get organized during some of those down winter months. Here is our system from a mother and a daughter perspective. We live on a farm and have our own truck, trailer, golf cart and everything else that goes to a show. Click here
Raising Teen Daughters - Did you wake up one morning and find your lovely little girl had turned into a pre-teen or teen with attitude, outbursts and the drama? Experts give advice about how to combine raising a teen with horse showing. Click here
Definitions - Confused by all of the terms? Here are some useful beginning definitions of terms used in prize lists at shows. Click here
Working Through a Slump - All riders face trying days that sometimes can run into months. Burn outs can happen, and so can problems after a fall. Read about how you can help as a parent when your child faces a riding slump. Click here
Local to Circuit Shows - Thinking about moving from local shows to the A Circuit? Learn more about the A Circuit and what it's like to make this transition. Click here
Learning to Set Goals - Horse showing gives parents a great opportunity to set goals with children. Each new show year is an opportunity to be both a role model and a teacher. Click here
Horse Showing and Parenting - We all spend a lot of time at horse shows. Learn about parenting tips and opportunities presented through horse show experiences. Click here
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