Gianna Trotter: Anything Is Possible

By Kimberly Gatto

Portraits by Sophia Donohue

Gianna Trotter’s life had barely begun when it nearly ended: She was gravely injured in a car crash one week after her 1st birthday. At the time, doctors told Gianna’s parents that the … [Read more]

David and Nicole Oliynyk: Working Better Together

By Kimberly Gatto

Portraits by Melissa Fuller

As a young boy, David Oliynyk thought of himself first and foremost as a hockey player. Then he began tagging along to his sister’s riding lessons and became smitten with horses. Decades later, … [Read more]

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Alice Tarjan: A Bright Future

By Laura Scaletti

Portraits by Melissa Fuller

From her first pony to a 2024 Paris Olympics dressage horse and numerous horses in between, amateur rider Alice Tarjan has found her niche discovering young prospects via video and developing them herself. … [Read more]

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Alexa Thompson: A Clear View to Eventing Success

By Helen Townes

Portraits by Sara Farrell

The equestrian story of four-star eventer Alexa Ehlers Thompson starts with a little hand-me-down Shetland pony named Panda, brought home in the back of her dad’s pickup truck. Panda was intended for her … [Read more]

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Eve Troncone: Mixing Mallets and Paint Palettes

By Shya Beth

Eve Troncone paints many subjects, but there is something about her energetic polo paintings that sets them apart from the rest of the field. Her fast-paced brush strokes parallel the action-packed game of polo, illustrating the emotions … [Read more]

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Divertimentos & Dressage Returns to Wellington on February 20th

Brooke USA’s Signature Event Features a Dressage Musical Freestyle Performance to the Palm Beach Symphony’s Live Orchestra
 
LEXINGTON, KY (January 3, 2025) – Brooke USA Foundation (Brooke USA) returns to the winter equestrian capital of the world, Wellington,
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The Real Magic of Superstitions

By Margie Sugarman

It’s the morning of the big class. You’re feeling confident and are ready for the challenge. You’ve put on your breeches and socks and buttoned up your favorite shirt. Now all you need is your lucky belt—the … [Read more]

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New Year, New Quadrennial, New Era

By George Williams

Perhaps more than most people, I’m looking forward to the new year—on many different levels.

Let me start by saying that this is the start of a new quadrennial, in equestrian sport. Now the focus is fully … [Read more]

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Unbridled With Scott Fitton

By Britney Grover

Scott Fitton grew up as one of six children in Bucks County, Pennsylvania, where his equestrian career began thanks to a palomino pony called Trigger who lived at the end of the street. “We used to climb … [Read more]

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Jumpstart 2025 With a Plan

By Valerie Pride

And just like that—2025 is upon us! Thinking about the year ahead can be exciting and a little overwhelming. You are not alone! Let’s talk through a few strategies I use this time of year to mentally … [Read more]

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