Horse Shows
Riding in horse shows gives students goals to work toward. Riders focus much better in their lessons and work harder with a horse show in mind. Showing is not just about winning blue ribbons, but it is about working for your own personal best; learning to win and lose graciously; learning to cheer for your teammates; learning to come back from a disappointing defeat; learning to climb to greater heights; achieving a close teamwork relationship with a horse; conquering fears of performing in front of an audience; and much, much more. Showing is a vehicle for building self-esteem and self-confidence. Those who show learn that hard work pays off! Students get to learn valuable life lessons doing something they love to do.
Horse Show expenses are not included in lesson pricing. Students do not have to own their own horse to participate in Academy horse shows. Blue Ridge provides lesson horses for interested clients.