Horse show season is upon us, as dazzling equestrian centers across the country have already begun schedules packed with top-of-the-line events. From Florida up to Rhode Island and all the way to Colorado, stables and farms are getting better and better, modernizing but still managing to maintain that traditional experience. Facilities are changing, focusing less on breeding horses and more on producing shows that make people want to come back.

Lacrosse has been around since before the 16th century when European settlers found Native Americans playing it, but in the United States it has just begun to grow in popularity in recent years. This extremely fast-growing sport deserves a deep dive into the history and evolution to define what lacrosse is, as it has the potential to be a great investment for athletic facility owners and tournament planners.