July 2023 – Table of Contents

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CONTENTS

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Hunter-Jumper

Jennifer Bliss

Sharing Her Horse Dreams With Her Daughter

 

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Dressage

George Williams

The Future Champions Competition

 

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Art

Donna Smyth

Her Colorful Journey as an … [Read more]

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Nicole Zardus: Training Thoroughbreds for the Eventing World

By Hannah Fichter

Portraits by Pam Jensen

 

Nicole Zardus lives for the adrenaline rush. Growing up in rural South Jersey, she continuously passed horses on her daily routes. Her love for horses grew until her begging paid off and … [Read more]

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John Mason: Equestrian Education Even Bigger Than Texas

By Laura Scaletti

John Mason was fascinated by horses from the start. Growing up in Corpus Christi, Texas, John saw his fair share of cowboy hats, cowboy boots and Wrangler jeans, so it was only natural that his 3rd birthday … [Read more]

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Addison Reed: All in the Family

By Laura Scaletti

Grit, grace, gumption. For fourth-generation equestrian Addison Reed, these characteristics are in her DNA. As the daughter of Derek and Sulu Rose Reed, Addison has spent hour upon hour at the family farm in Mechanicsville, Virginia, watching, … [Read more]

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The Joys of Riding: It Takes Three Lifetimes

Dressage Column

By George Williams

 

As a working student in the mid-70s for a well-known trainer in New Jersey, I was quite often told that it takes three lifetimes to learn how to ride and train a dressage horse. … [Read more]

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My 2023 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Experience

Eventing Column

By Liz Halliday-Sharp

It really is “The best weekend all year…” and the 2023 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event did not disappoint. This year the competition was particularly special because we were able to congratulate a USA winner

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Conquering Anxiety: You Are Not Alone

Hunter-Jumper Column

By Rob Jacobs

 

Equestrians of all ages experience anxiety at some point in their equestrian journey. Some experience anxiety on a daily basis when working with their horses, while others may only experience it at horse shows. … [Read more]

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Taking a Break Results in Refreshed Return to Riding

Sports Psychology Column

By Margie Sugarman

 

I have been showing for five months straight. I have a couple of horses that I compete in the Big Eq and I frequently catch-ride hunters for other trainers. I love it all! However, … [Read more]

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Evan and Ashley Donadt: Going Viral With Love and Laughter

By Tafra Donberger

Portraits by Jeni Jo Brunner

 

What happens when a horse-crazy equestrian girl meets a never-touched-a-horse-before guy? If you’re Ashley and Evan Donadt, it might just be the beginning of a happily-ever-after that includes a solid dressage … [Read more]

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Jan Lukens: Finding Joy in Fine Art

By Shya Beth

Jan Lukens has always felt blessed to be an artist, turning his observations into works of art, but it hasn’t always been easy. “My biggest challenge starting out was fitting in to the equestrian world as an … [Read more]

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