D4K UP at Sprieser Sporthorse: Behind the Scenes of a Training Barn: Horses, Management, and the Business Behind it All

Dressage4Kids and Sprieser Sporthorse are pleased to present a special event "Behind the Scenes of a Training Barn: Horses, Management, and the Business Behind it All"

When: Sunday, May 31, 2026

Where: Sprieser Sporthorse, 6782 Olinger Rd, Marshall, VA 20115

Tentative Schedule

8:30am Arrival & Check-In
9:00am The Trainer's Perspective: Horses, Riders, and the Business Behind the Training, with Lauren Sprieser
10:00am Understanding Insurance in the Equestrian Industry
11:00am Financial Planning in the Equestrian Industry
12:00pm Lunch and Panel Discussion
1:00pm The Vet's Perspective
2:00pm Feeding the Sport Horse
3:00pm From Philosophy to Practice: A Walk Through of the Facility
4:00pm Q&A
4:30pm Wrap Up

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Registration Fees

Youth (17 and under): $15
Adults (18 and over): $35

Thanks to sponsorship from Piedmont Equine Practice, registration includes lunch.

All youth under age 18 must be accompanied by an adult participant and the adult participant must be registered.

There will be no refunds for cancellations made after May 25, 2026. Refunds will not be provided for registrants who do not attend the conference. In order to receive a full refund, notice of cancellation must be made via e-mail to Mary Livernois at d4k.org@gmail.com by May 25, 2026.

Dressage4Kids reserves the right to limit the number of participants. Registration may be limited.

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Registration Deadline: May 25, 2026

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