Social media Influencers are NOT Professional Riders. Sounds preposterous right - Who thought they were? Every year, USEF makes changes to their rulebook, and the rules are proposed by members, committees, or task forces within the organization. On November 10th, 2020, I discovered an active rule proposal that could affect a large majority of the equine industry. Particularly those over the age of 18, competing as amateurs, with a social media account. Over the past few days, I have compi[...]
After this past week, with tons of activity on social media, protests, votings, and so much more, it’s safe to say that it has been QUITE the week for our world. Many in the equestrian community are feeling overwhelmed, stressed, and disappointed, not only in this situation with our society, but how many have been mistreated in the equine industry too. Inequality, racism, prejudice, partiality, lack of diversity, lack of inclusivity, these are all a few ongoing issues that have been happen[...]