Host Caroline Culbertson is joined by Grand Prix dressage rider and trainer, Lauren Sprieser, to discuss the seen and unseen realities of becoming a professional rider. Lauren worked her way up in the business, including years as a working student, and learned much along the way. They discuss:
- The characteristics it helps to have in this business
- The big elephant: MONEY. How much does it matter?
- The horses you should/shouldn't be riding
- Structuring your business in a way that plays to your strengths
- Marketing and branding yourself
- Advice for when it feels like things are falling apart around you.
