Show season is one of my favorite times of the year. There is something special about loading up the horses, heading down the road, and putting months, or even years, of preparation to the test. Whether you are competing at your first recognized show or aiming for championship scores, every rider experiences a mixture of excitement, anticipation, and nerves. Over the years, I have learned that success in the show ring is not always about having the fanciest horse, the most expensive...

The first show of the season is a month away. At this point in the year, everything starts to shift. The pressure is not overwhelming yet, but it is there in the background—quiet, steady, and impossible to ignore. The work becomes a little more intentional. The details matter a little more. Every ride begins to feel like it is leading somewhere. For me, this time is less about pushing and more about refining. It is easy to think preparation means doing more, riding harder, or asking for...

A Weekend Clinic with Peter Borggreve This weekend, Jennifer Diamond will once again ride under the guidance of Peter Borggreve, her coach of the past eight years, as he travels to host a training clinic. For Jennifer, opportunities like this are not simply about preparing for competition - they are part of a long-term philosophy about how riders and horses develop over time. In a sport built on patience, feel, and refinement, Jennifer believes strongly in the importance of mentorship and...