Introducing the Chronicle's newest blogger, DIY amateur jumper rider Susan Glover...

Some musings on the pros and cons of being an older, DIY-er ammy in the jumper ring.

I am a typical amateur in many ways. Similar to most of us I work hard to afford my horses and showing, and look on being able to compete in this sport as a great privilege. I also have a non-horse career, a non-horsey husband, and a lot of other interests and responsibilities outside of the barn.