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What can we say about Owen? He has been amazing moving up to the 1.10m division at WEC Schooling Shows #1 and #2. He e...
06/29/2026

What can we say about Owen? He has been amazing moving up to the 1.10m division at WEC Schooling Shows #1 and #2. He earned Reserve Champion his first show and he earned Champion for his performance this past weekend! He is such a fun partner with so much talent and scope! We are looking forward to watching him continue his development, the sky is the limit for this one!

This little nugget is Finn. He is the best little nugget and has come so far from even a year ago. Finn had three surger...
06/29/2026

This little nugget is Finn. He is the best little nugget and has come so far from even a year ago. Finn had three surgeries on his neck (foraminotomy)with the last one being in March of 2025. We weren't sure if we would ever be able to ride him again so getting to show him in the 2ft hunters and 0.65m jumpers is beyond our expectations. Needless to say, there were tears of pure joy and happiness at the WEC Schooling Show #2. Finn is our miracle horse that has always had the best attitude during his recovery ❤️

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06/26/2026

Can we get this here?

I have been showing in the German show system for three years now, having previously competed at USEF shows in Hunter, Jumper and Equitation divisions, Sophie Hauptmann writes.

Aside from the obvious difference of not having the Hunters and Equitation, the experience of competing at German national shows is very unique, especially with cost, structure, and organization.

A German National Show is the USEF equivalent of a rated show. However, instead of receiving ratings of C, B, A or AA to determine how big a show is, it is all decided on what classes are offered. For example, if a show has a lot of classes at the 1.40 m or 1.50 m height, it will attract a different caliber of riders as opposed to if most classes were 1.25 m. Like USEF shows, all German national competitions are officially recognized shows. When riders consistently place and have good results, they can qualify for regional and national championships.

With some rare exceptions, German National Shows are typically hosted on farms and not show facilities. Therefore, the showgrounds are much smaller and everything is run in one ring. They are also mostly run by equestrian clubs instead of professional horse show management organizations. Most riders, their families, and friends who board at or are associated with the host farms are members of its riding club.

The person who organizes the show is the president of the riding club, and usually either owns or runs the farm. Tasks including show office paperwork (organizing entries, scheduling, prize money, results, scratches, etc.), setting courses, dragging the rings, and hospitality, which are all managed by everyone associated with the club. The exceptions are judges, stewards, and course designers who are credentialed professionals hired for the shows.

📎 Continue reading this article at https://www.theplaidhorse.com/2023/06/14/experiencing-the-german-show-system/
📸 Lucas Wenz and Jegonda. Photo by Stefan Laferenz.

05/31/2026

At least Owen seems excited to see me this morning...excited for our lesson today!

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