HorseShow360

Join Derek this week as he discusses why Split Rock Jumping Tour had to cancel 3 events in 2025. Derek, founder and CEO of Split Rock, had to make the tough decision this year to cancel certain tour stops. Canceling horse shows is always disappointing and a tough decision that a show manager must make. Tune in to find out what causes horse shows to have to make this decision and how they can prevent this from happening in the future.

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Join us for this week's controversial episode with Ronny Riemer, the German Riding Instructor. Ronny believes that the Federation is not doing enough. Derek believes that they are. What rule changes need to happen to benefit the horse and athlete alike? You are not going to want to miss this heated debate!

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Excited to introduce Guilherme Jorge to the podcast this week! Join Derek and Jorge as they talk about Jorge's story of becoming a course designer and his expertise of this difficult job. From a vet in Rio, Brazil, to a globally acclaimed course designer, Jorge has lots of valuable insights and a unique understanding of the sport.

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Join Derek, Sami, and special guest Stephanie Rowney this week as they go over the importance of sponsorships in the events world. Stephanie, the Director of Sponsorships and Partnerships Relations for the Split Rock Jumping Tour, discusses different ways sponsors impact the event and how these companies can get the best exposure. From jumps in the show ring to the chocolates in the show office, sponsorship advertising is everywhere!

New episodes drop every Monday at 11am EST on Youtube and all podcast platforms!

Join Derek and Mike this week as they dive into what makes horse shows unique to one another. The event industry is very competitive, so horse show managers must find new ideas to give their events a competitive advantage. From specialty classes to extravagant award ceremonies, discover how Derek and Mike use their expertise to keep their events relevant.

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Join Mike and Derek this week as they go over horse show locations! Location can be key in choosing what horse show exhibitors go to. Factors such as stabling, footing, the town the facility is in, and where the horse show is in relation to other events are all factors in choosing a good location to run a show.

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Excited to introduce Hunter legend, Louise Serio to this episode of the HorseShow360 podcast! Join Derek, Mike, and Louise as they dive into Louise’s story and vast experience within the equestrian world. From riding to training to being head of WCHR and Vice Chair of the National Hunter Derby, Louise has unparalleled knowledge of the sport.

Tune in to hear her expertise and insights on the modern-day horse show world!

Join Derek and Mike this week as they talk about the importance of spectators for equestrian events. Spectators contribute significantly to the atmosphere and are vital in feeding the horses and riders with energy and excitement.

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Join Derek, Mike, Sami and special guest Ashlyn Moore as they recap the Santa Anita 5*-W that took place in November. Not only was this Split Rock’s first ever 5* event, but it was also the first time this facility was used for show jumping in 40 years! Tune in to hear how the team collaborated with Santa Anita Park and 1/ST racing to bring show jumping back to the historic racetrack! 

Excited to introduce the owner of ESI Footing, Brett Raflowitz to the podcast this week. Join Derek and Brett as they go into everything footing- one of the most important factors of any horse show or equestrian event. Filmed at the historic Santa Anita Park, they go over what went into building out the infield of the racetrack from nothing into functioning horse show rings with top-quality footing for the Split Rock Santa Anita 5*-W. With the high-level event at stake, Brett goes into all of the fine details that go into making footing perfect for the sport.

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