Behind the Scenes of Local Horse Shows w/Kelly Gannon of CVSJA
About this episode
Angie Trueblood interviews Kelly Gannon about the workings and importance of local horse show associations.
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 shows What kids learn beyond ribbons The real costs behind running a show Why volunteer support matters What happens if grassroots associations disappear If you’re a non-horsey horse mom trying to understand the ecosystem you just joined… his one’s for you. Resources Mentioned CVSJA https://www.cvsja.org/ https://www.instagram.com/cvsjashows/ Broke Horse Moms Join the BHM newsletter: https://www.brokehorsemoms.com/newsletter Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brokehorsemoms
People in this episode
Host: Angie Trueblood
Guest: Kelly Gannon
Topics covered
- local horse shows
- show associations
- volunteer support
- costs of horse shows
- youth riding
- adult amateur riders
Keywords
- local horse shows
- CVSJA
- volunteers
- costs
- youth riders
- adult amateurs
- grassroots associations
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Central Virginia Show Jumping Association, Broke Horse Moms, CVSJA
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