Shelli Breidenbach: Equine Minimalist Photography

By Shya Beth 

If you’ve ever looked inside an equestrian magazine or gazed at a horse show poster, there’s a good chance you’ve seen one of Shelli Breidenbach’s eye-catching equine photographs. From having her work featured at events such as … [Read more]

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Captain Lisa Rakes: Educating, Protecting and Befriending on Horseback

By Britney Grover

Portraits by Ruby Tevis

Captain Lisa Rakes has always been interested in police work — and doing it from horseback makes it that much more rewarding. Born and raised in Kentucky, Lisa earned her bachelor’s degree in … [Read more]

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2021 US Equestrian European Young Rider Tour

By George Williams

The immigration officer read through my letters from US Equestrian and the Compiègne show organizer before handing me back my passport and allowing me to pick up my bags at the Schiphol Airport after my flight arrived … [Read more]

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A Love for Ponies and Horses Brings Great Opportunities 

Emi Richard

11 years old

Middlefield, Connecticut

What school do you go to?

I just finished school at Frank Ward middle school and hoping to do online school next year.

When did you start riding?

I’ve been riding since I … [Read more]

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Avery Daigle: Sharing Her Eventing Journey

By Lyssette Williams

Portraits by Kristie Nichols

Young eventer Avery Daigle’s star is on the rise and it’s hard for her not to get excited talking about her goals and dreams. At 17 years old, she knows exactly what she … [Read more]

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Eventing With Boyd Martin 

When conditioning a horse, how do you know when to up the conditioning and take it a bit further or more strenuous, and how should you do the conditioning to avoid too much repetitive stress on the body and mind?… [Read more]

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Ben Ebeling: An Olympian in the Making

By Ruby Tevis 

Portraits by Melissa Fuller

It’s no secret that equestrians are the oldest Olympians. With an average age of 38, equestrians can be twice the age of athletes from other sports. Making it to the Olympics takes grit, … [Read more]

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Hey Hey We’re The Daughters — Davy Jones’ Devotion to Horses Lives On in His Daughters

By Kimberly Gatto

Photos by Lori Ovanessian

It’s been said that there are two lasting bequests we can hope to give to our children: One of these is roots, the other, wings. The late Davy Jones — legendary entertainer, teen … [Read more]

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September 2021 – Table of Contents

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CONTENTS

28

Sidelines Superstar

Captain Lisa Rakes — Educating, Protecting and Befriending on Horseback

 

34

Shelli Breidenbach

Equine Minimalist Photography

 

38

Megan Ghere

Detours, Dealerships and Dream Job

 

44

Sports … [Read more]

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Unbridled With Michel Vaillancourt

By Jan Westmark

Show jumper Michel Vaillancourt has worn many hats in the equestrian world. While currently a sought-after course designer, his talent in the saddle took him to Olympic and Pan Am Games as a member of the Canadian … [Read more]