One Big Thing: Through the ups and downs of event organizing, the Horse Trials Organizers Network seeks to provide support and camaraderie
Events big or small don’t happen without a massive support group. Photo by Christine Quinn.
One of the quiet truths of eventing is that some of the most important work in the sport happens far from the spotlight — on town land, at local schooling shows, and behind the scenes where a hardworking crew of volunteers somehow pulls off an event with equal parts grit, goodwill, and duct tape.
That experience is exactly what led Beth O’Malley to create the Horse Trials Organizers Network, a Facebook community designed to connect organizers, coordinators, and volunteers working to keep these vital events alive. “In true eventing fashion we get the job done, but I often wish I had a place to turn with questions or to learn from others doing the same work,” Beth said. With rising costs, increasing demands, and events closing across the country, the group aims to create a space to share ideas, swap resources, problem-solve common challenges, and support one another — all with the goal of strengthening grassroots events and, in turn, the future of the sport itself.
Click here to check out and join the community.
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