Looking Glass Farm and Menorcans: A Black Stallion Look-Alike Breed 

Kelly Sigler Looking Glass Farm Wagener, South Carolina Horse development specialist and horsemanship instructor How did you get started in the horse world?  I have been part of the horse world since I was 4 years old, so 48 years now! I started showing when I was 12. I grew up in South Texas, next

Madison & Reagan Ibach: Making the Dream Happen With Equine Media

By Laura Scaletti Basketball legend Michael Jordan said, “Some people want it to happen, some wish it would happen, and others make it happen.” For the past decade, sisters Madison and Reagan Ibach have been documenting their daily equine interactions on their social media accounts. After amassing a significant following, the sisters began dreaming of

Carrying On a Family Tradition With Welsh Ponies at Loafers Lodge

John and Margaret Almond, Loafers Lodge Monkton, Maryland  John is a County District Court Employee and Welsh Pony judge; Margaret is a small animal vet and owner of Shawsville Veterinary Hospital. How long have you been part of the horse world? Horses and ponies have always been a part of the family for both John

Lee and Sarah Tubman: A Love Story Down Centerline 

By Kimberly Gatto Portraits by Kristen Scott-Crocker In dressage and in life, the greatest partnerships involve a delicate balance of chemistry, passion, sacrifice and respect, and for Lee and Sarah Tubman, that balance has become a way of life. The couple, who operate out of Jeff and Jessica Friedrich’s Donato Farms in Wellington, Florida, boast

Liz Lund’s Recipe for Success

By Ruby Tevis Portraits by Melissa Fuller Dedication, perseverance and a support team like no other—that’s Liz Lund’s recipe for eventing success. An accomplished eventer, breeder and trainer, Liz splits her time between Copeland Farms North in her home state of Minnesota, and Copeland Farms South in sunny Ocala, Florida. As Liz continues growing her
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Returning To The Show Ring

By Margie Sugarman It’s been a while since I’ve shown. After Indoors we turned the horses out and let them be horses. But now it’s time and I’m getting ready to head to Florida for the winter circuit. I’m feeling a bit anxious about getting back into the competitive state of mind, doubting myself and
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Emily Dulin & Brooke USA: Helping Working Equines Around the World

By Ruby Tevis Portraits by Melissa Fuller Emily Dulin has always been an animal lover, and helping others is in her blood. She’s the daughter of a Venezuelan ambassador and has spent much of her professional career working in social services and animal welfare. In 2015, Emily took on the role of chief executive officer
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Looking for the Third (or Fourth) Generation

By George Williams Warning, this column addresses the need for more volunteers! However, I’m not talking about stuffing envelopes or other similar tasks. Don’t get me wrong, those are essential jobs and I’m grateful to those who do them. This column is for those of you who want to play a role in the direction
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Alex and Andrew Welles: A Team at Home and in the Barn

Mornings. You either love them or hate them. For parents of young children, and equestrians in general, it doesn’t really matter if you like mornings or not. The kids are up early, the horses are up early—parenthood and horse show life often run in parallels, the largest being that the days are long no matter

Planning for the Season Ahead

By Liz Halliday-Sharp It’s a new year and the 2023 eventing season is just around the corner. Now is the time to start thinking about what competitions goals you have for you and your horse(s), and what path you should take to achieve them.  The USA is unique in that the season begins very early