Road to the Triple Crown – How American Equus Went from Startup to the Winner’s Circle with Jockey Mike Smith

By Lenore Rees Phillips

Portraits by Kristin Lee

When David Shano decided to start his company, American Equus, in September 2016, he wasn’t thinking about Thoroughbred racehorses or their jockeys. In fact, other than being interested in racing during the … [Read more]

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Shai Tertner: A Man of Many Talents – From Running a Global Event Company to Olympic Aspirations, The Israeli Show Jumper Dreams Big

By Britney Grover

From Israel to Florida, pre-med to creative and from an interest in horses to driven competitor, Shai Tertner has followed his instincts. Though it may not always have been the obvious — or easiest — choice, Shai’s … [Read more]

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Carli Kirsch: Shining Bright in the Heart of Texas

By Darlene Ricker

Portraits by Kristie Nichols

If you go to North Houston Horse Park in Houston, Texas, most days you can expect the unexpected. Everything looks the way it would at a top-notch equestrian facility like this, but what … [Read more]

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