“A Little Bit Desperate”: Renowned Equestrian Judge Unveils Behind-the-Scenes Realities of Non-American Dressage Event

The equestrian world is evolving at a great pace. In the present American economy, the equestrian industry is recorded at a whopping $122 billion while employing 1.74 million people. The long-standing sport includes many different roles, including dressers, show jumpers, riders, groomers, managers, and instructors, among others. Ultimately, the horse and rider team, which demands a troupe, steal the show on the dusty tracks.

To meet the burgeoning demand, more businesses and influencers are now showing interest in the sport. Just recently, a famous international judge briefed the challengers for new-age riders sharing her knowledge bank with the internet.

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YouTubers, Ash & Josh, who go by the same official channel name, invited decorated British equestrian Leanne Wall to chat in their “Rein It In” titled episode. She is a former British Dressage Pony, Junior and Young Rider team selector, and Chef d’Equipe with over 25 years of coaching experience in the equine-powered sport. One of the hosts questioned how the British dressage felt about the young riders who joined the teams and then quit. Wall highlighted, “sometimes riders can get a little bit desperate.”

As the former Young Rider team selector, she explained, “junior Riders put themselves mostly under the pressure.” She proceeded to suggest that riders keep competing even when they are in desperate need to take a break and do a bit of self-profiling and analysis. Instead of worrying and striving to improve everything, she advised them to develop specific exercises that may enhance one or two minor aspects of their training, giving them an extra half mark.

Many regional youth riders aspire to be on the teams and represent Great Britain as a pony or a junior. However, the fear of not making it can undermine their confidence as well as their horses’. This belief that not making the team means they’re not good enough and that there is no future is entirely false said Wall. It’s true that buying a Schoolmaster can be helpful, but it’s not the only way. They also discussed some healthy ways to form a healthy connection with sport.

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Leanne Wall showed no hurry as she helped understand her mastered subject. She continued by saying: It’s equally important to become partners with one’s horse and develop the necessary training skills. Training a less capable or younger horse can be an excellent learning opportunity and can help grow as a rider. Learning new things takes time, but it gives away a wealth of knowledge. Every person’s journey is unique, so there’s no need to compare with others. Focus on being the best version of yourself and chasing your dreams.

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Finally, she said as the rider gains more experience over the years, they start to get noticed by their competitors and become known locally for being able to handle difficult horses that others can’t. Through this experience, more and more opportunities come to ride horses, and eventually, one can rise to the top.

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