FOUNDING WATCHILIST TRAINERS
THE TRAINERS YOU'LL WANT TO KNOW NEXT.
The Watchlist by The Performance Pen is a completely FREE trainer program created to help developing performance-horse professionals get discovered while they're building their names.
If you're a professional trainer with $20,000 or less in Open Lifetime Earnings, we want to know about your program.
Approved trainers receive a searchable Performance Pen trainer profile, Watchlist designation, one active sale or lease horse listing, and ongoing opportunities to be featured through The Performance Pen.
YOU'RE BUILDING YOUR PROGRAM.
WE'RE HELPING THE INDUSTRY FIND IT.
Not every trainer worth knowing already has a household name.
The Watchlist was created to give developing professionals another way to be found by horse owners, competitors, buyers, and potential clients — without charging them for the opportunity to be seen.
No membership fee. No directory fee while eligible.
WHAT YOU GET - COMPLETELY FREE
WATCHLIST TRAINER PROFILE
A dedicated trainer profile within The Performance Pen, searchable by location, discipline, association, and applicable filters.
ONE ACTIVE HORSE LISTING
Maintain one active standard sale or lease horse listing at no charge while you're an eligible Watchlist Trainer.
WATCHLIST SOCIAL EXPOSURE
Ongoing opportunities to spotlight your program, horses, accomplishments, and services through The Performance Pen's social platforms.
THE NEXT PRO PEN
Eligible Watchlist Trainers may be selected for The Next Pro Pen — our feature series introducing developing professionals the industry should know.
IS THE WATCHLIST FOR YOU?
The Watchlist is designed for developing professional trainers actively building their careers and programs in the performance horse industry.
YOU MAY QUALIFY IF YOU:
✓ Are 18 years of age or older
✓ Have $20,000 or less in Open Lifetime Earnings
✓ Are actively operating or building a professional training program
✓ Train, coach, show, give lessons, accept outside horses or clients, or otherwise provide professional performance-horse training services
✓ Participate in at least one recognized performance-horse discipline or association
✓ Are ready to submit your program information for review
The $20,000 Open LTE threshold is a standard established by The Performance Pen specifically for The Watchlist and does not replace or determine any association's Limited Open, Level 1, Intermediate Open, or other eligibility classification.