Behind the Scenes of Local Horse Shows w/Kelly Gannon of CVSJA

What exactly is a local show association and why does it matter?In this episode, I’m joined by Kelly Gannon, adult amateur rider and volunteer of the Central Virginia Show Jumping Association (CVSJA), to talk about how local horse shows actually run, from costs and volunteers to why they’re critical for young riders and adult amateurs alike.We cover:Local vs rated horse showsWhat kids learn beyond ribbonsThe real costs behind running a showWhy volunteer support mattersWhat happens if grassroots associations disappearIf you’re a non-horsey horse mom trying to understand the ecosystem you just joined… his one’s for you.Resources MentionedCVSJAhttps://www.cvsja.org/ https://www.instagram.com/cvsjashows/ Broke Horse MomsJoin the BHM newsletter: https://www.brokehorsemoms.com/newsletter Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brokehorsemoms