09/17/2026
Don’t discredit the younger generation of horsemen and women.
The equine industry is deeply rooted in tradition, routine, and history.
Older generations of horsemen and women have paved the way through tireless work, decades of experience, and a willingness to pass down the knowledge they’ve gained along the way. The foundations of these horsemen is invaluable, and the generations coming up have much to learn from it.
Today’s young horsemen and women are bringing innovation, adaptability, fresh perspectives, and an incredible amount of passion to the industry… Challenging old ideas, breaking barriers, evolving the culture, and finding new ways to succeed while still respecting the traditions that came before them.
And while we hear the occasional:
“You’re very young.”
“When you’ve been in the industry for — years…”
“That’s not how it has been done.”
Being young does not mean being inexperienced, incapable, or unworthy of a seat at the table.
You don’t have to agree with every new idea to recognize the value in the people bringing those ideas forward.
This generation is resilient.
Hungry for knowledge.
Willing to work.
Willing to listen.
And driven to build something of their own.
So, share your knowledge and meet those who are new to the industry with kindness and enthusiasm rather than skepticism.
Give them opportunities to learn, make mistakes, ask questions, and grow.
We, as an industry, need to engage, uplift, and cheer on those who are interested in being seated at our table.
At the end of the day these are our future professionals who will be sharing the knowledge and expertise learned from several generations of horsemen, pushing the standards and carrying the industry forward.
