Above Level

I am wondering how many of you out there will be participating in the UPHA Pink Ribbon Fund Raising Efforts this show season and, if you are, in what capacity? 
I think this is such a great cause that AboveLevel.com will be participating in the program at the Gold Cup Regional Show this June.  I will […]

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It’s interesting to note that the poll about becoming a judge has resulted in a statistical tie. I didn’t vote because, although I have thought about becoming a judge, I guess I’m not decisive enough to make the commitment.
I also see in the Network that the AMHA Professional Committee “continues to work on a solution […]

The topic of exhibitors blaming judges for playing “show politics” came up recently in one of our “Ask A Judge” posts (see “Ask A Judge-What is the Hardest Thing About Judging?”).  I thought I would see how many people really think that judging has become too “political”.  If you have any comments on why you  […]

I see in the most recent Network that the AMHA Board of Directors decided at their November 2007 meeting to eliminate the requirement that Regional shows offer Dressage classes. Yes, this is old news, but I happen to prefer to read the hard copy.
I think that doing away with the requirement for Dressage classes at […]

I was wondering if there are people that ever considered becoming a show judge.  Comment on this post as to why or why not.  If you already are just answer “Yes” and tell us why you decided to become one.

Anybody out there do any showing this weekend?  Let’s hear how you did!  Post any reports you have from the rail or back in the barns.   We, who had to stay home, would love to hear what was happening.
 Also if you have any good restaurant, or hotel tips from the area post them in that […]

I found a link on the Yahoo group, Morgan Bulletin Board, to an interesting article about Garn Walker.  The article, “East Meets West” on WickedLocal.com discusses his history and how he came to be involved in training.  He seems to have had many interesting life experiences.  My trainer has had the opportunity to work with him […]

This weeks new poll is up.  It is alittle self serving, but I want to get an idea of what you all would like to see more of or what you find the most interesting on the blog.  Please comment on this post if you have anything you want to add.
(Results from last week’s poll:  […]

Have you ever wondered why we wear those fancy suits when we enter the show ring on our horses?  I found two interesting articles on the Saddle Horse Report website regarding just that subject.  The “Evolution of Equestrian Fashion” and “What the Well-or Properly-Dressed Equestrian Will Wear“, written by Ann Bullard, give an in-depth history and […]