Confidence for All With Standing Tall Life Skills Program

By Britney Grover Shortly after retiring, Michelle Cannon and her husband, John, moved to Fairfield Glade, Tennessee, looking forward to a quiet life. Then, Michelle saw a classified ad in the local paper for a stable lease. Little did they know, when they got the contract, that their horse adventure would change not just their
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Finding Life Balance With Her New Training Business

Molly Sewell Wellington, Florida Professional rider and trainer How long have you been part of the horse world? I’ve been a professional for almost 19 years, but started riding when I was 6 years old. I was passionate about the horse world long before I knew it would be a great career. What part do
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Halie Robinson: Turning Tenacity Into Opportunities

By Britney Grover Portraits by Lori Ovanessian  Halie Robinson can be summed up in two words: tenacious equestrian. She knows what she wants, and she goes for it. She’s not afraid to fail. She dreams big, she wins big and she’s on a course for huge success. Just 24 years old, Halie not only owns
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Top Riders Share Their Thoughts on Navigating Course

When I go into the show ring, my mind sometimes takes me on its own journey. I often find my thoughts going all over the place and struggle to get more focused on the task at hand. Does everyone have their mind totally focused on the task at hand when in the ring, or where
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Carly Taylor-Smith: Victorious in Great Britain and America

By Ruby Tevis Portraits by Kristin Lee For British transplant Carly Taylor-Smith, dressage is more than a sport — it’s a way of life. Born into a horse family in Kent, England, Carly was riding before she could speak a complete sentence. Carly’s passion for dressage led her to compete internationally as a young rider,
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Unbridled with Jennifer Burger

By Jan Westmark As the president of the National Horse Show, Jennifer Burger loves the treasured historic show that is a special part of the equestrian world. “The show has a rich history and old-world elegance that has been preserved so successfully,” she said.   While Jennifer’s horses have competed at the National Horse Show
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Where Has All the Suppleness Gone?

by George Williams In my columns, I try to touch on all things dressage. As in every sport, there are many different aspects, several of which I’ve discussed in previous columns. Once in a while I feel compelled to speak out about the principles of dressage training, and now is one of those times. The
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Brent & Lisa Workman: Grand Prix Through Grand Mal With Help From the Horse World

By Britney Grover Portraits by Kristie Nichols Brent and Lisa Workman like to joke that things always seem to happen around Lisa’s birthday. On her birthday in 2016, Lisa was battling end-stage liver disease that had progressed into developing cancerous lesions, and she had been on the transplant list for nearly four years. Brent was
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Jennifer Ridgely: Coaching At A Historically Black University 

By Carter Anderson Coach Jennifer Ridgely has been a vital part of the Delaware State University (DSU) equestrian team and is going into her 15th season as head coach of the Hornets. Not only does she train young women to success in the ring, but she also stresses the importance of growing her student-athletes into
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Morgan Cameron: Finding Home in Life and Art

By Shya Beth While traveling the world and going on countless adventures, Morgan Cameron’s passion for horses and art have always had a special place in her heart. Growing up with horses, it was only natural that drawing and painting them was in her future. “I was born and raised in the small town of
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