What happens when the cost of competing keeps rising, but the opportunities on the other side keep shrinking? USEF Large R Judge, trainer, and clinician Geoff Case argues that the hunter ring is facing a growing incentive problem. Competitive horses can require significant investment, while prize money, owner recognition, and major derby opportunities have declined. At the same time, the jumper ring can offer riders a wider range of horse prices and greater opportunities to compete for meaningful prize money. #theplaidhorse #hunters #hunterjumper #hunterring #showhunters #showjumping #horseshowing #equestrian #horseindustry #horsecommunity #horseandrider #equitation #equestrianlife #horsepeople #ourindustry #equestriansport #horsecompetition #theplaidcast #ushja #horsesofinstagram