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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Surprised that the networking within the horse world has not been mentioned yet.  Having access to the best horses, trainers, teams, etc is essential. For families with significant resources, building relationships with key people in the horse world—like top breeders, trainers, and current horse owners—is crucial and there are A LOT of egos. These connections are vital because they give the insider knowledge about where to find elite horses, before they’re even listed for sale, what trainers are the best and how to best game the compeition schedules to maximize points. Getting a word of mouth invitation to to some of the most exclusive events or joining elite equestrian clubs (The Equestrian Club of Palm Beach, etc) is also key.

In these extremely high-net-worth circles, it’s not just about having the money. It's about leveraging relationships between families. Families get early invites to private auctions or be given first pick on horses through their network.  Essentially, so much of the top of the horse world if not just about being able to write a check.

In the world of dressage, high-net-worth individuals can even create their own competition events. By organizing and funding exclusive dressage competitions, they can effectively create a controlled environment where their horses and children (or children of those in their horse network) are more likely to succeed. Yes, this involves setting up shows with hand-picked judges and carefully limiting competition from other top riders. [/quote]

Similar to how a lot of high-value items are traded amoung the very weathy.  In the art world, connections with influential dealers, collectors, and gallery owners provides access outside of a public market.  In the world of yacht ownership, high-net-worth individuals can gain access to invite-only yacht clubs and private sales to find limited or highly sought-after yachts.[/quote]

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