Talking About Faith, Books, Horses and Being Married to “Larry, the Cable Guy”

Cara Whitney  Nebraska Mom, Wife, Horse Enthusiast, Author, including her new book, “Country Soul: Inspiring Stories of Heartache turned to Hope” How long have you loved horses?  Since I watched my first episode of “Gunsmoke” back in 1980. I saw Matt Dillon ride up on his horse and I thought that was the most beautiful creature I had
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Natalie Bailey: Falling in Love With St. Andrews University

By Jan Westmark Bauer Portraits by Hannah Waroway All it took was one visit to St. Andrews University (SAU) in Laurinburg, North Carolina, for Natalie Bailey to fall in love. “I toured the SAU equestrian program and fell in love with the facility, the faculty, the riders and most importantly the horses,” Natalie said. Now
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A Great Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event 

By Liz Halliday-Sharp In April we all got to enjoy what so many athletes and spectators alike have been missing—The Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event back with spectators! The event truly is one of the very best in the world, and while the challenge was still real in 2021, the event just wasn’t the same
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Designing, Dressage and Competing in Israel 

Lauren Sara Wynnewood, Pennsylvania Fashion Designer, Product Designer and Author How long have you been part of the horse world?  I started riding when I was 8 years old and continued through high school. I took a break through college life in New York City, and riding took a back seat to starting my career
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Sabina Chambers: Full Circle—Riding to Judging and Back

By Laura Scaletti Portraits by Ruby Tevis All it took was a nickel to get Sabina Chambers started with horses as a child. With a shiny coin in her hand, she gleefully inserted it into a mechanical horse ride outside of the local department store and began cantering away. When her nickel was up and
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Don’t Forget What To Do When it Goes Wrong

By Rob Jacobs   One thing is for sure: When riding horses, it goes wrong for us all. Whether you show on a nationally recognized level or if you ride throughout your local trails, occasionally, things will go opposite of your plan as both humans and horses make mistakes. The most common mistake is a
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Leadline

Megan Storey was at the lead for Georgia Skrabek on Domino. Photo by Alice McKeen       Paisley Mae Tesch on Farmore Adorable at the PEC October Rated Show.         Annalie Pratt on Glynmagic Giselle, led by Sydnie Suarez at WEC Ocala Summer. Photo by Andrew Ryback       Learning
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Maria Costa: A Life Based On Horses

By Kimberly Gatto Portraits by Melissa Fuller In the fast-paced world of Grand Prix show jumping, Maria Costa is a rising star. At just 29 years of age, the Wellington-based pro already has a long list of accomplishments, including multiple Grand Prix victories and several Nations Cup appearances. This past winter, Maria and her longtime
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The Importance of Being Proactive

By George Williams     Rumors of photographers lurking in the trees taking pictures of the warm-up spread quickly at a major competition in France last month. Our riders are not used to that kind of unfriendly scrutiny and it was easy for them to be distracted, causing them to become immediately suspicious of individuals occasionally
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Steffen Peters: Grateful to Pursue the American Dream 

By Kimberly Gatto Portraits by Lori Ovanessian   It has been said that gratitude is a powerful catalyst for happiness—and when watching the legendary Steffen Peters ride, one cannot help but feel a sense of joy. A three-time Olympic medalist, Steffen continues to excel in the dressage arena at the age of 57 with no
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