Missy Chiles: About a Horse
By Sheryl Hodge
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
Rider, horse show competitor, singer, songwriter, recording artist, wife, mom, stall mucker and caretaker of horses, dogs, miniature donkeys and two baby boys — you name it, and Missy Chiles probably has it … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Horse Cents
Peter Shanahan is a graduate of the College of William and Mary, a Certified Financial Planner and Chartered Retirement Planning Counselor. Most recently, Peter earned the distinguished designation Master Planner Advanced Studies (MPAS). He’s is one of the founding partners … [Read more]
- Published in General
Jason Berry: Getting Inside His Horses’ Heads
By Alannah Castro
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
As a teenager, Jason Berry became entranced by the horsemanship of legends like hunter trainers and National Show Hunter Hall of Fame members Olin Armstrong and Danny Robertshaw, and he has followed … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Unbridled with Isabel J. Kurek
By Britney Grover
Photographer Isabel J. Kurek splits her time between the rolling hills and cross-country trails around Annapolis, Maryland, and the spotlights and painted jumps of Wellington, Florida. She grew up riding and spent years showing in the AA … [Read more]
- Published in General
Vet Talk with Dr. Richard Wheeler
Richard Wheeler, DVM, was born in the U.K. and graduated from the Royal Veterinary College, London, in 2002. Dr. Wheeler then completed a two-year internship at Greenwood, Ellis and Partners (now Newmarket Equine Hospital) in Newmarket. In 2005, he moved … [Read more]
- Published in General
Brittany Stephens — Infinity Farms Animal Sanctuary & Rescue
By Alannah Castro
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
Brittany Stephens of Norman, Oklahoma, has always been the consummate animal lover. But two years ago she was able to take her passion and drive for rescuing animals and channel it into Infinity … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
It Can Wait: Increase Performance by Reducing Phone Time
Margie Sugarman is a leading board-certified psychotherapist and sports consultant based in New York. Margie’s desire is to enhance performance through the connection between the mind and body, and her current client list includes Olympic, professional and amateur athletes across … [Read more]
- Published in General
Road to the Triple Crown – How American Equus Went from Startup to the Winner’s Circle with Jockey Mike Smith
By Lenore Rees Phillips
Portraits by Kristin Lee
When David Shano decided to start his company, American Equus, in September 2016, he wasn’t thinking about Thoroughbred racehorses or their jockeys. In fact, other than being interested in racing during the … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Shai Tertner: A Man of Many Talents – From Running a Global Event Company to Olympic Aspirations, The Israeli Show Jumper Dreams Big
By Britney Grover
From Israel to Florida, pre-med to creative and from an interest in horses to driven competitor, Shai Tertner has followed his instincts. Though it may not always have been the obvious — or easiest — choice, Shai’s … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Carli Kirsch: Shining Bright in the Heart of Texas
By Darlene Ricker
Portraits by Kristie Nichols
If you go to North Houston Horse Park in Houston, Texas, most days you can expect the unexpected. Everything looks the way it would at a top-notch equestrian facility like this, but what … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature