Please dress warm and bring a folding chair.

Come learn the tricks of the trade on braiding (dressage and hunter braids) and get some tips on daily grooming and turning your horse out for entering the ring. Based out of Elverson, PA. Jess is an amazing braider. She has a full-time job as a Financial Advisor but spends many of her weekends braiding to help defray the cost of her own show horse.

“Growing up I had a pony that always rubbed her braids out and had to braided each morning before a show. My parents were so generous in supporting my love of showing that they said my show schedule could remain the same if I learned to braid my own pony. Not only did it save them some money, but it taught me what it means to work hard, have independence, and prioritize wants and needs. If I wanted to show I needed to braid my own pony. 15 years of braiding my own horses and 8 years of professionally doing so on the side I am so thankful to my parents for pushing me to learn. My braids took years to develop, but through lots of practice and hundreds of horses later I now have one of the most rewarding jobs. Knowing my braiding plays a part in the turnout of your horse in the show ring brings me so much pride and joy.”
Jess

Sign up by emailing OVCTA member Annemarie Cochrane by or before Sunday, March 22nd. amcochrane1@gmail.com OVCTA members are free; non-members are welcome for $10. Payable at Heron’s View. Please dress warm and bring a folding chair.