Host Caroline Culbertson is joined by Grand Prix dressage rider and trainer, Lauren Sprieser, to discuss the seen and unseen realities of becoming a professional rider. Lauren worked her way up in the business, including years as a working student, and learned much along the way. They discuss: 

- The characteristics it helps to have in this business - The big elephant: MONEY. How much does it matter?  - The horses you should/shouldn’t be riding - Structuring your business in a way that plays to your strengths - Marketing and branding yourself - Advice for when it feels like things are falling apart around you.