Coursewalk with Heather Caristo-Williams
What do you consider when suggesting that clients move up a division?
When determining the right time to move up divisions, I like to make sure that both the horse and rider are confident. I want them to have had … [Read more]
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Coursewalk with Heather Caristo-Williams
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Coursewalk with Heather Caristo-Williams
I get very nervous at the in-gate. Do you ever get nervous? What do you do to overcome your nerves?
absolutely get nervous before showing! Sometimes it’s an excited feeling because I want to do well, but sometimes it can … [Read more]
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I read that in 2013 you switched Cornetto Royal from the jumper ring to the hunter ring. How did you make that decision? Should I try my horse in both styles to see which one he does better with? How … [Read more]
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Coursewalk with Heather Caristo
I usually either show in the hunters or jumpers. Recently, I’ve thought about showing with different horses in both categories at the same show. How do you reset, or make sure you don’t start riding like a jumper in the … [Read more]
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Course Walk with Heather Caristo
My trainer recently suggested that I move up. I’ve consistently been ribboning in my division, and am concerned that I’ll go from being a big fish in a little pond to being the small fish in a big pond. I … [Read more]
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Course Walk with Heather Caristo
You and some of the ponies you have ridden in the past are still discussed by young riders aspiring to become professional equestrians. What made some of those ponies special?
Throughout my junior years, I was presented with the opportunity … [Read more]
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