# @theplaidhorsemag on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DOtt4BRjMxt
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/34782001-theplaidhorsemag-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/af518997a6.jpg
- **Posted:** 2025-09-17T19:00:54.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** The Plaid Horse Magazine (@theplaidhorsemag) — https://gondola.cc/theplaidhorsemag

## Caption

Why do so many American riders look to Europe for their next young horse? David Reichert says the answer isn’t breeding, but the pipeline.

In Germany, young horses are developed through structured, affordable shows designed to build confidence and consistency. By the time they’re 7, they’ve already gained 40–50 quality rounds.

In the U.S., high show costs and course designs that don’t prioritize green horses make that kind of development nearly impossible. The result? American-bred horses struggle to compete, and imports dominate the market.

What do you think—can the U.S. catch up?

#ThePlaidHorse #Plaidcast #YoungHorses #HunterJumper #ShowJumping #EquestrianLife #HorseTraining #HorseSport #RidingGoals #HorseDevelopment

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## Tags

hunterjumper, horsetraining, horsedevelopment, plaidcast, younghorses, theplaidhorse, showjumping, ridinggoals, horsesport, equestrianlife

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