The Future Champions Competition

By George Williams

 

Every June, young equestrians from approximately 22 countries around the world gather at Hof Kasselmann in Hagen, Germany, for the Future Champions competition. Over the course of five days, athletes ranging in age from 12 to … [Read more]

Unbridled With Bob Cacchione

By Elliette Baker

 

Bob Cacchione founded the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) with just a couple of kids and a dream to make riding fair and affordable. From meeting presidents and celebrities to attending the Olympic Games across the … [Read more]

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Routine Builds Consistency

By Rob Jacobs

 

Routine may or may not be something that is a part of your experience as a young equestrian. The equestrian sport takes an enormous amount of focus. I expect a certain level of focus from my … [Read more]

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Frangible Pin Rules and What They Mean for Eventing

By Liz Halliday-Sharp

In the cross-country phase of eventing, we’re used to seeing frangible devices on multiple jumps. This technology was designed primarily to limit rotational falls and to help prevent serious injury to both the horse and rider. In

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Rebecca Hart: Three Favorite Moments on Her Way to Para Dressage Success

By Lindsay Y. McCall

Portraits by Melissa Fuller

 

Rebecca Hart, a prominent para dressage rider, is honest and open when reflecting on her journey. As she overcame anger and found a sense of belonging through horses—winning numerous accolades and … [Read more]

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Mia Gonzales: Cookies for a Cause

By Britney Grover

 

Mia Gonzales’ equestrian journey began with “My Little Pony” cartoons, but she hopes it will continue with her own ‘little pony’—or horse—in real life. The 14-year-old from San Ramon, California, is the founder and owner of … [Read more]

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Jessica Burkhart: Riding by Writing for Young Equestrians

By Britney Grover

 

Jessica Burkhart’s story might have been typical: She was “bitten by the horse bug” early on, grew up reading every horse book she could, and climbed fences to spend as much time as she could with … [Read more]

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Jennifer Bliss: Sharing Her Horse Dreams With Her Daughter

By Laura Scaletti

Portraits by Alex Scribner

 

Growing up on her family’s farm in Bedford, New York, hunter professional Jennifer Bliss lived out every horse girl’s dream. “Our barn was literally attached to our house. I would go out … [Read more]

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Emma Crawford: Standing Tall With the Flag—On a Pony

By Britney Grover

Portraits by Aubray Vande Corput

Not many 11-year-olds dream of Roman riding—standing with one foot on the back of each of two horses or ponies. Not only is that Emma Crawford’s goal, she’s well on her way

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Eleese Shillingford: Enjoying Every Moment of the Ride

By Laura Scaletti

Portraits by Melissa Fuller

 

Walking into the show ring, a typical last bit of advice from a trainers is, “Good luck; have fun.” Junior rider Eleese Shillingford is taking that advice to heart as she completes her … [Read more]

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