March 2024 – Table of Contents

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CONTENTS

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Hunter-Jumper

Ashley Glica

Forging Her Own Path

 

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Hunter-Jumper

Augusta Iwasaki

Thankful for Her Horse Life

 

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Sports Psychology

Margie Sugarman

Helping Young Riders Cope

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Image Versus Reality: Eating Disorders in the Show World

By Margie Sugarman

There are many factors that impact how we see ourselves. Numerous studies look at and analyze the elements in our environment that impact self-perception. One element that stands out as consistently impacting teenage girls is socioeconomic status … [Read more]

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Handling Pressure Can Make a Difference in Performance

By Liz Halliday

Pressure is an inevitable part of an athlete’s life. Whether it’s the adrenaline rush of a crucial competition; the weight of expectations from fans, sponsors and family; or the desire to excel and make a mark in

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Allowing Your Horse to Rest

By Rob Van Jacobs

Now that the holidays are behind us and the winter show season has begun, it may become easy to fixate on year-end goals. Establishing goals is very important and something I discuss with my students. Of … [Read more]

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Unbridled With Charlotte Skinner-Robson

By Britney Grover

It doesn’t appear that much scares Charlotte Skinner-Robson. From the first time she showed up in a barn—a memory that still makes her laugh—Charlotte hasn’t let anything stop her, in or out of the horse world. Her … [Read more]

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The Paradoxical State of Dressage Today

By George Williams

This is certainly an interesting time in the dressage world. On the one hand, we’re seeing more and more emphasis on harmony, especially from the top combinations in our sport. Jessica Von Bredow-Werndl’s freestyle at the FEI … [Read more]

Anne Gribbons: Forging Paths in Dressage—for the Sport and for Herself            

By Kimberly Gatto

Portraits by Melissa Fuller

Several of Anne Gribbons’ most treasured memories occurred when she was a young child in Sweden. “My grandfather was a lifelong cavalry officer and we would go to visit him,” Anne said. “He … [Read more]

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Vivian Yowan: Her Path to Life as a Professional

By Beth Rasin

Portraits by Shawna Whitty

Some of Vivian Yowan’s earliest memories involve being placed into the arms of her father. But unlike most children, she wasn’t lifted onto his shoulders or hips, but settled in front of him … [Read more]

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Leah Drew: Success Down Centerline

 By Jessica Grutkowski

Portraits by Melissa Fuller

An old soul in every sense, Leah Drew exudes the kind of maturity, poise and sportsmanship you don’t often see in young riders. At only 17 years old, Leah has competed at the … [Read more]

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Jordan Lubow: Making Great Horses and a Great Life

Story and Portraits by Tori Kistler

Great horses are not bought, they’re made. And that is exactly what Jordan Lubow is doing—making great horses, both in the show ring and at home. Her business journey started with her beloved horse … [Read more]

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