Applications Now Open for Tomorrow’s Horsemen® Program

Protecting the Future of the Equine Industry

The NSBA Foundation is proud to announce that applications are now open for the Tomorrows Horsemen® program, a two-year educational initiative designed to shape the next generation of equine industry leaders.

This one-of-a-kind program equips emerging professional horsemen and women with the tools to build financially stable, sustainable careers in the equine business, ensuring a bright future for both horse trainers and the industry as a whole.

What Is Tomorrows Horsemen®?

Tomorrow’s Horsemen® is a comprehensive educational program that provides participants with hands-on learning, mentorship and leadership development. Applicants are accepted bi-annually and each class is carefully selected based on application quality and professional references.

The program covers essential topics for equine professionals, including:
– Small business accounting and financial planning
– Contracts, ethics and animal welfare
– Communication and leadership skills
– Marketing and client management
– Community service and industry engagement

Program Structure

Participants attend three in-person sessions each year, along with quarterly virtual workshops. Travel and lodging expenses are covered by the program, making it a valuable investment in professional growth. To be eligible, applicants must be an NSBA member in good standing, 21–35 years of age at time of application and open rider/industry professional operating as a sole proprietor.

Alumni

Since its launch, Tomorrows Horsemen® has supported more than 30 emerging horsemen across the United States and Canada, representing diverse disciplines and business models. Graduates have gone on to build thriving training barns, mentor young riders and take on leadership roles that strengthen the equine industry.

Apply Today

If you are ready to take the next step in creating longterm stability for your training business, now is the time to apply. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain the education, mentorship and professional network that will set you apart!

Apply Now

 

About NSBA

Established in 1983, National Snaffle Bit Association has expanded from its roots in the Western Pleasure discipline to recognize various disciplines and eight breed associations in competition. NSBA’s mission is to grow the show horse community through various equine programs and events where every activity benefits horses, breeders, owners and exhibitors alike.

National Snaffle Bit Association has more than 20,000 active members and more than 44,000 registered horses across its eight alliance breed organizations. NSBA members earn more than $13.5 million in monetary awards at NSBA-sanctioned horse shows annually and the association sanctions nearly 600 horse show events and close to 200,000 horse show entries each year.

To learn more about NSBA, please visit nsba.com.