05/11/2026
Why has the Hunter jumper industry focused so much on having rated shows versus schooling shows? I remember back in the day there were more schooling shows than rated shows. It’s unfortunate that trainers won’t go to schooling shows with their clients unless they are affiliated with an organization that has year end awards with points. What happened to showing for the fun of it and developing a horse or rider? Building their confidence? Why spend so much more money going to a “rated” show when you can take more clients to a more affordable schooling show, still win great prizes and have year end awards for half the cost? It seems between wanting to charge clients more day fees or fees in general the horse show scene has changed so much over the last several years. Why are trainers not supporting schooling shows to help build their clients up for the next level of shows that are rated? Clip-Clop Farm is offering several schooling shows with nice prizes, ribbons and show environment at Hitch stables in Folsom LA starting in June. Great environment for all level of riders and horses. Come be the change and bring your clients to make schooling shows fun and popular again. At the end of the day is it about winning and points or is it about fun, horsemanship and development with horse shows? I pray the horse industry down here supports our CCF Hunter Jumper shows and can be the change with the industry. More info check out
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