The Annie Project & Drifter’s Hearts of Hope
Wednesday, July 22 2020
By Britney Grover Some people, like Jacqui Avis, have dedicated their entire lives to horses. Others may never have even seen a horse in person when they decide to spend some time riding the trails from a dude or guest ranch. They ride incredibly calm, well-broke, beginner-friendly horses for a weekend and go back to
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Preventing Buyer’s Remorse
Monday, July 20 2020
Guidelines to ensure a smooth process and help avoid disappointment, and even litigation, after purchasing your new horse. By Armand Leone and Jessica Choper Purchasing a new horse can be an exciting time. However, there are scenarios when buyer’s remorse can creep in — the horse goes mysteriously lame shortly after arriving at his new
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Living a Dream With Cruelty-Free Ruespari
Saturday, July 18 2020
Adrienne Marciano Entrepreneur — Pennsylvania and Florida How long have you been part of the horse world? I began riding when I was 8 because I begged my mom for one riding lesson for my birthday. I can still remember everything about that first lesson and I instantly fell in love. The pony was named
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Jenn Gates: Learning From Life, Riding and Medical School
Friday, July 17 2020
By Britney Grover Portraits by Shawna Simmons Jennifer “Jenn” Gates has a lot to be excited about. She’s engaged to the man of her dreams, she’s balancing her passion for riding with her studies at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (ISMMS) and she recently acquired grand prix superstar Darry Lou from Beezie
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Sarah Invicta Williams-Echols: Enjoying Every Aspect of Horses
Thursday, July 16 2020
By Lyssette Williams Portraits by Kristie Nichols Four years ago, trainer Sarah Invicta Williams-Echols suffered a horrific fall off her heart-horse, Quincy Z, during the grand prix at the HIPICO Santa Fe Summer Series horse show. As she hit the ground, she knew she wouldn’t be dusting herself off and walking away easily from the
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Unbridled with Lendon Gray
Wednesday, July 15 2020
By Jan Westmark From her fame on the pony Seldom Seen to competing in the Olympics to starting Dressage4Kids, Lendon Gray has been a driving force in the dressage world. Lendon founded Dressage4Kids 22 years ago, giving kids opportunities and encouraging them to become the best they can be. “Now my life is totally about
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Unbridled with Marty Bauman
Wednesday, July 15 2020
Marty Bauman can be found at horse shows and events all around the country, but not on the back of a horse. As the owner of Classic Communications, a public relations, marketing and event management company, Marty may not be riding but his participation in the horse world is extensive, including including serving as the
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Nick Wagman: Reaching Dressage Dreams
Tuesday, July 14 2020
By Ruby Tevis Portraits by Melissa Fuller For Nick Wagman, dressage is all about the journey. From his first ride at summer camp to going down centerline chasing Olympic dreams, Nick’s love for horses has always been top priority. By the middle of the 2020 winter season in Wellington, Nick and his mount Don John,
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Monica Stevenson: Mastering the Camera
Wednesday, July 08 2020
By Shya Beth Monica Stevenson experiences the best of two worlds: She calls home the mountains and serene equestrian life in Tryon, North Carolina, while she also travels to New York City and beyond working as a high-profile photographer with brands like Chanel, Ritz Carlton Hotels and Sotheby’s Diamonds. What brings these two different locations
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Natalie Pai: Climbing to the Top
Thursday, June 18 2020
By Ruby Tevis Portraits by Melissa Fuller At 22 years old, Natalie Pai is a rising star in the sport of dressage. With Nations Cup and NAYC medals, titles at the Brentina Cup and experience competing in Europe, Natalie has a bright future and the passion to pursue it. Though horses have always been part
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