Horse Life from Animal Health Industry to Barrel Racing 

Doug Stouffer

Kansas City, Missouri

Marketing Manager – USA for Hygain Feeds

How long have you been part of the horse world? 

I’ve had horses my entire life. I grew up in Nebraska, and mostly competed in 4-H and open … [Read more]

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Bianca Schmidt: Going Farther Than Gold

By Ruby Tevis

Portraits by Melissa Fuller

Over the last few years, Bianca Schmidt has burst onto the dressage scene with a fierce drive to succeed. Not only has the 19-year-old rider triumphed at the North American Youth Championships, Bianca … [Read more]

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Rob Gray: Success Without the Saddle

By Britney Grover

Portraits by Melissa Fuller

Rob Gray has been deeply entrenched in the equestrian world his entire life. He started attending horse shows soon after he was born, got his first pony at 4 and went to Wellington … [Read more]

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The Hues of Horses

What does my horse “see” and why does he react to something one day and a few days later he has no reaction at all?

An owl can see a mouse moving more than 150 feet away. A dragonfly has … [Read more]

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Max and Tom Wachman: Irish Brothers From Famed Family 

By Louise Parkes

Portraits by Lorriane O’Sullivan

It’s no surprise that Irish teens Max and Tom Wachman are involved with horses. What is a surprise is their chosen discipline: Showing under their family’s Coolmore Showjumping banner, the brothers competed at … [Read more]

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August 2021 – Table of Contents

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CONTENTS

20

Charity

Kindle Hill Foundation — Responding to

the Needs of First Responders

 

28

Ruth Green

Equestrian Adventures in Art

 

32

Emi Richard

A Love for Ponies and Horses

Brings … [Read more]

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Julie Lawther: Sharing the Love of Horses in Art

By Shya Beth 

Using oils, acrylics and color pencils, Julie Lawther lends her one-of-a-kind style to each of her paintings. While pursuing a realistic approach to each subject, she demonstrates the uncanny ability to forge a connection with each viewer … [Read more]

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Reviving a Farm to a Sport Horse Haven

Aleco Bravo-Greenberg

Rutledge Farm, Middleburg, Virginia

Businessman

How long have you been part of the horse world? 

I’ve been involved with horses my entire life. I rode my first horse, a Shetland pony, at Pegasus/Meadowbrook in Washington, D.C. when I … [Read more]

Rockin’ Mental Tools in Riding and Competition

By George Williams

“It’s all because your mama don’t dance and your daddy don’t rock and roll!” The Loggins & Messina lyric is definitely catchy. I’m not sure why it popped into my head when it did. However, … [Read more]

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Aubrey Torrez Believes in the Underdogs

By Ruby Tevis

Portraits by Hannah Draughan 

Aubrey Torrez seeks the silver linings in every situation. No matter the obstacle that lies ahead of her, Aubrey won’t give up on herself or her horses. Aubrey’s determination has led her to … [Read more]

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