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

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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/

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