Author: ACIdesigns

What does progress really look like before a horse or rider reaches the polished performance we see in the show ring? Test Your Equestrian Eye ↓ We tend to notice the finished picture. The confident trip. The polished round. The experienced rider who seems to make a difficult question look simple. The horse who enters […]

June 15, 2026 In this episode of The Plaidcast, Amy Center joins the conversation around two important pathways for developing riders within the U.S. Hunter Jumper Association: the Emerging Athletes Program and the Zone Jumper Championships. Both programs reflect an idea that is central to the horse world and to the work we value at […]

As summer begins to shift toward fall, the barn offers a natural moment to reflect on progress, strengthen foundations and carry new confidence into the next season. Find Your Late-Summer Riding Focus There is something unique about the final stretch of summer. The days are still long, the barn is still filled with familiar summer […]