Talent might get your foot in the door, but it won't keep you there. According to legendary trainer Don Stewart, the riders who improve the most are the ones who show up early, ask questions, care for their horses, stay prepared, and put in the work long before they step into the show ring. #theplaidhorse #horsemanship #hunterjumper #equitation #equestrian #horsebackriding #ridereducation #horsesofinstagram #horsecommunity #barnlife #workethic #horseandrider #showjumping #equestrianlife #ridebetter #horsetraining #theplaidcast #horsepeople #lifelessons #ridewithpurpose