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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Dr. Jane Karol: A Passion for Horses and Healing

By Kimberly Gatto

Portraits by Melissa Fuller

Jane Karol fondly remembers the first time she saw a horse and the magical way it made her feel. “When I was a child and I had the chance to be near a … [Read more]

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Codi Harrison: Dreams, Gold Medals and the Horse of a Lifetime

Story by Kimberly Gatto

Portraits by Emma Claire Stephens

Codi Harrison tried out more than 25 equines while on a horse-shopping trip in Denmark in early 2015. But it only took a moment for Codi to discover her horse of … [Read more]

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Capt. Brian Cournane: Show Jumping Success in America

By Beth Rasin

Portraits by Melissa Fuller

A very young Brian Cournane tugged and tugged at the rope until it finally released. His parents, who ran a business guiding rides near their Irish seaside village, had left him sitting on … [Read more]

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Brett Shear-Heyman: Making Her Mark as a Young Professional

By Amber Heintzberger

Portraits by Maddy Falkowitz

As a young adult, Brett Shear-Heyman spent about 15 years moving around and trying to find out where she fit in the horse world. “It took me a while,” said Brett, now 38, … [Read more]

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Brett Shear-Heyman: Making Her Mark as a Young Professional

By Amber Heintzberger

Portraits by Maddy Falkowitz

As a young adult, Brett Shear-Heyman spent about 15 years moving around and trying to find out where she fit in the horse world. “It took me a while,” said Brett, now 38, … [Read more]

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Jordan and Ava Chase: An Eventing Love Story From Facebook to Far View

By Beth Rasin

Portraits by Tina Fitch

Ava Chase hit send on the Facebook message and waited. She hadn’t seen Jordan Chase in 35 years, but when she moved back to California, she decided to reach out. “He didn’t even … [Read more]

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Ania Knapinska: A Natural Approach to Understanding Horses

By Jessica Grutkowski

Portraits by Melissa Fuller

 

Ania Knapinska has accomplished more than most people dream of in a relatively short lifetime. She has trained with Olympians, legendary equestrians and pioneers of our sport across every discipline—all while simultaneously … [Read more]

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