As spring arrives, so does horse show season.

“Working student.” It’s a phrase that is often thrown around in the horse world, but what does it really involve? If you’re questioning whether being a working student is right for you, or even whether you should take a working student on yourself, this information about the world of the working student may help you decide. The Basics of Being a Working Student The exact duties of a working student are a bit hard to describe, since every working student position is different.

When it’s time to move to a new barn , relationships with your current barn owner or manager can become strained. It’s hard to bring up the fact that you are moving your horse, especially if you are close with your barn owner or if you have been at your current barn for a long time. If you’re planning to move barns in the future, these tips can help you to do so while staying on good terms with your current barn manager.