Comments on: HI Spy: Why Do You Compete?

By: Maddie

Maddie — Thu, 01 Nov 2012 00:46:50 +0000

Competing for me is a mix of different things: First off, it’s just plain fun; I can think of no other way I’d like to spend my time. Second, it’s humbling; anyone’s arrogance can be put in its place in the blink of an eye. Third, it puts you and your horse’s relationship to the test; you learn more about each other that day than you do at home. And lastly because when you do win – which isn’t always the important part – it proves that all your hard work is paying off. It’s an ego boost, especially for those like me who fall on a regular bases!

By: Meagan

Meagan — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 07:57:31 +0000

I compete because it’s fun. It is a good bonding time for me and my horse. Most people go to win but we go to have fun. Who cares if we don’t win a blue. As long as he did well, it’s worth it for me(:

By: Named

Named — Thu, 26 Jul 2012 18:46:58 +0000

I compete for the exact reason- for the crazy/hectic fun! I also compete because someday I want to be an olympic eventer- it’s my dream 😉

By: Ashley

Ashley — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 18:30:39 +0000

I compete because of the experience and also the feedback. There is no direct feedback, but based on where you placed, you can pretty much tell if you excelled or not. And if you didn’t, you can practice on what that particular class was(walk trot canter, jumping, ect). It’s also good to know where you stand compared to other riders so you get a feel of your riding technique.

By: Mattie

Mattie — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 20:36:12 +0000

Experience. The experirence of showing is something that will stay with me for a lifetime, and will stay with my horse the rest of his lifetime. Ribbons are good, but that’s just another dust collector in the barn, whereas skills and experience can never leave you.

By: LP

LP — Sun, 01 Jan 2012 11:53:41 +0000

Even though I compeat in hunter/jumper shows at least once a week, I do it for the fun. I also love the feeling of going against people who are twice as old as me (I’m 13) on horses three times more expensive and exprienced then mine and winning. Me and my trainer also use smaller, local shows to get our younger horses more exprience.

By: Breana

Breana — Tue, 20 Dec 2011 07:11:46 +0000

I compete because it feels great when they hand you that blue ribbon and you know you and your horse were the best! And all of those hours of hard work actually do pay off! 🙂

By: Sadie

Sadie — Mon, 24 Oct 2011 18:59:37 +0000

I compete to show people the my mare is talented. I don’t like briging attention to myself but I love it when people appreciate my mare. She is a special light in my life and I love the excitment of a show. I don’t care if I place last in every event. I just like to know that Destiny and I, did the best of our abilites!

By: Autumn

Autumn — Mon, 17 Oct 2011 17:43:03 +0000

I compete for the fun of getting out and doing something. It also gives my horse practise. It helps her to be calmer around other horses and in the show ring. We do not have a dirt arena so it gives her practise in dirt.

By: Susan

Susan — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 15:38:38 +0000

Competing is not just about the ribbon! It’s about the chance to show what you’ve worked so hard to perfect, the friends you make, the bond between you and your horse, and it’s a lot of fun… even the misadventures. (Of course, a blue ribbon is nice, too!)