I’ve always thought the “You’re One In A Million” theme from the movie Miss Congeniality would be an awesome song to choreograph. It has a great mix of tempos and transitions, is upbeat, and seriously. . . What good horse/rider pair isn’t one in a million? Perhaps going all glam and abstract with lots of rhinestones, black satin, and glitter? Maybe the riders could wear altered formal dresses over their breeches?

Disney animated features are often good sources. My friend did one to Under the Sea a while back. Took her forever to spray paint her horse all kinds of shades of green and blue glitter, as well as braid a ton of seashells into her mane and tail, but combined with the mermaid scale breeches (complete with “fin” boot covers), mermaid top, and fishnet draped over her horse’s saddlepad and haunches, it was absolutely killer.

How about using some of the music that’s popular for reining? Riders on the Storm. Ghost Riders in the Sky. Then, you could dress up like cowboys (can you do Dressage in a western saddle?) or desperados and be really different.

Another thing: some of the Beatles music has great possibilities. Eleanor Rigby. Sgt. Pepper. You could have a great Sergeant Pepper type uniform, or just dress up like hippies.

How about a Broadway thing? Do a song from “Cats”, and dress up like cats (I’d love doing that). Or dress like operatic divas, with lowcut gowns and massive hair.

Play square dance music and dress up like square dancers. Or flamenco, with flamenco costumes.

Sounds like a lot of fun! Good Luck.