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Featured Video: What People Think I Do

As horsepeople, there are a lot of misconceptions about what we do. The non-horsey folks seem to think we’re:

Filthy Rich
Somehow involved in Thoroughbred racing
Stuck in our own unrealistic childhood dreams
All of the above.

But it’s not just the equestrian-unacquainted who don’t quite grasp what we do. We’re often misunderstood by our trainers, our families, and at times, even our own selves.

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This latest video from Evention TV shows a few of the ways riders are misunderstood by those around them. Can you relate?

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Galadriel says:

July 30, 2014 at 11:56 pm

I love it!
Toni Vachon says:

August 5, 2014 at 6:43 am

Great article, right to the point!
Marion says:

February 17, 2015 at 6:10 am

Oh So True!
Laurie says:

March 22, 2015 at 12:48 pm

I love these two. I watch their videos all the time. They have much to contribute to the horse world. Their parents should be proud.
Annie says:

May 19, 2015 at 5:48 am

so funny! They are great!
Bonnie says:

January 31, 2018 at 3:52 am

OMG I can't stop laughing! These two are hysterical! Love it!

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