Junior Video Instructions

Deadline to send us your video and photos by Monday, August 17th!

Set Up

Make sure you’re in a quiet place with no background noise
Hold phone horizontally and put the volume all the way up
Must be wearing helmet and can be with or without horse
Video should be 30-60 seconds

What to Say

Speak loud and clear
Say your name, where you live, and what you are doing in the fall (school, riding, etc)
Then go directly into answering one or two of the questions from the list of questions provided
DO NOT use your trainer’s name (say “my
trainer”)

Questions – Pick One or Two

What is your funniest/most
embarrassing moment? Please include a photo or video if you have one!
Do you have any pre-show rituals or superstitions
What has your riding career meant to you?
What do you want to be when you grow up?
Who is your favorite horse and why?
Who would you most like to meet?
What is the funniest advice a trainer has given you?
What was your most memorable moment as a Junior?

*Please include a baby photo and 2-3 additional photos, current and past in your submission email. These photos will also be used for our senior shoutouts on social!

2026 In-Person Interviews

Our junior video producer, Jess Windhurst, is available at the following shows for in-person interviews. Please contact Jess at contact@jesswindhurst.com to coordinate.

Saratoga Classic I, June 10th-14th
Saratoga Classic II, June 17th-21st
Vermont Summer Festival I – VI (all weeks), July 1st – August 9th
Fieldstone Summer Showcase I, August 12th – 16th