The Value of Self-Coaching
By Liz Halliday-Sharp
The sport of eventing is a demanding and mentally challenging discipline that requires a combination of physical and mental fortitude from both the rider and horse. While having a coach can be incredibly beneficial, self-coaching can also
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Unbridled With Annette Longenecker
By Britney Grover
Annette Longenecker wasn’t just born into horses—in a way, she was born into her career. She grew up in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, where her parents ran a farm. Her mother taught, and her father had a jump business … [Read more]
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Preparing for the 2023 FEI World Cup Finals
By George Williams
The FEI World Cup Final in Omaha is coming up quickly. That means that it’s starting to heat up as the end of the qualifying period for both the Western European League (WEL) and the North American … [Read more]
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Sofia Gangale: Creating Beautiful, Happy Horses in Art and in Life
By Laura Scaletti
Sofia Gangale’s earliest memories are lying on the floor in her home in Novi Ligure, Italy, drawing animals with markers. “I’d go through hundreds of pages every week; I’d never stop drawing,” Sofia said. “I was born … [Read more]
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Balancing School Life While Chasing Equestrian Dreams
Mia Albelo
Miami, Florida
High School Student (12th grade)
How long have you been part of the horse world?
I am 18 now and have been riding since I was 4 years old and competing since I was 6. My … [Read more]
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Marie Meyers: A Small Team With Big Dreams
By Ruby Tevis
Marie Meyers has been around the world because of dressage, but it’s her farm in Moorpark, California, that has captured her heart. The farm and the business that thrives there represent Marie’s lifelong
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Finding Fulfillment With Dressage, Real Estate and Nursing
Jessica Howington
Ocala, Florida
Owner/Rider at CrownView Dressage, Realtor with Showcase Properties of Central Florida and Nurse Practitioner
How did you get involved with horses?
My parents were involved with horses when I was very small. They had an 1,800-acre … [Read more]
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Devon Tresan: Cast Into a Busy Role
By Cheyenne Lord
Like many equestrians, eventer Devon Tresan is no stranger to balancing a busy schedule. From serving as president of the Pony Club South Region Youth Board to working on her online high school courses and modeling gigs, … [Read more]
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Sarah Maslin Nir: Still Horse Crazy
By Kimberly Gatto
“Who hasn’t seen a horse and felt its tug on their heart?” Those words, spoken by writer and lifelong equestrian Sarah Maslin Nir, sum up concisely the love affair that humans have long shared with horses. Sarah … [Read more]
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Good for the HEART: Riding With HEART Builds Lasting Community in New Jerse
By Lyssette Williams
It takes a special person to dedicate their life to a philanthropic cause, and few feel the call to such service. Carla Harbourt felt that call in her very bones, working her way from volunteer to therapeutic … [Read more]
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