A recent Microsoft study highlights the “rise of the infinite workday,” revealing that 40% of workers check emails early in the morning, one-third do so in the evening, and 20% work on weekends, signaling the end of the traditional 9-to-5 schedule. However, equestrian professionals like trainers, veterinarians, and grooms find this concern puzzling, as their demanding schedules have long blurred the lines between workdays and weekends.

Veterinarian Dr. Cooper Clarke and trainer Joanne Burke share anecdotes of constant weekend emergencies and responsibilities, while groom Hugo Lopez describes grueling early mornings and late nights that leave little time for rest. Their experiences underscore that for many in the horse industry, the concept of a defined workday or weekend is already obsolete, making the study’s findings seem out of touch with their reality.