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Podcast: Pegasus Podcast
Episode: Scott Neuman, AQHA - Western horse shows and the challenges they face
Description: Scott Neuman, Director of Competitions and International Memberships for the American Quarter Horse Association, offers a candid look at the evolving landscape of Western equestrian competitions in this revealing conversation.Neuman shares his eye-opening research that no horse show manager reported being able to run a profitable event with fewer than 100 stalls booked—a threshold that many smaller venues simply cannot reach. This startling reality frames our discussion about why local shows are disappearing while major events continue to grow.The conversation traces how America's shift from family farming to corporate agriculture has fundamentally altered We...