Tiffany Morrissey: Family Before Horse Shows
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek
It would be easy to say that Tiffany and Matt Morrissey are a ‘horse show family.’ Tiffany runs East Wind Farms, currently home to 47 show horses, and Matt owns Morrissey Management … [Read more]
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No Limits of Artistic Expression With Cara Van Leuven
By Shya Beth
It was less than five years ago when Cara Van Leuven made the decision to leave the corporate world to pursue art full time. Merging her long-held passions for both horses and art, utilizing bold lines and … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Real Life, Riding and Real Estate
Patti Howard
Bedford, New York
Associate Real Estate Broker with Compass
What is your equestrian life like?
I’ve ridden since I was a child, but took a break while attending college and law school. It wasn’t until we moved out … [Read more]
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Veltri Sport: Backpacks Combining Fashion and Function
Lisa and Alessandra Veltri
Oceanport, New Jersey
Veltri Sport LLC
How did you and your daughter become part of the horse world?
My daughter, Alessandra, started riding at age 4. She immediately took an interest at a friend’s birthday party … [Read more]
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Managing Imposter Syndrome
By Rob Jacobs
In my opinion, every human being experiences some degree of what is known as imposter syndrome. A friend of mine from the East Coast reached out to me and asked if I would consider writing a column … [Read more]
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Being Qualified Is Not the Same as Being Prepared
By Liz Halliday-Sharp
I’ve been in this game a long time now and have had my fair share of ups and downs and mistakes along the way. I think that if you choose eventing as your sport, then it’s inevitable … [Read more]
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Unbridled With Louise Serio
By Britney Grover
Louise Serio has dedicated her life to the hunter-jumper world, and even helped create the World Champion Hunter Rider (WCHR) program in 1991. After so many years as a rider and trainer, Louise wanted to create a … [Read more]
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Valerie Vizcarrondo Pride: Chasing Dreams, One Step at a Time
By Kimberly Gatto
Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek
It’s often said that four-leaf clovers bring good luck, and Valerie Vizcarrondo Pride is particularly adept at finding them. The Maryland-based FEI five-star rider, trainer and “S” judge—and owner/operator of the aptly-named … [Read more]
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Family Is the Heart of Harkaway Farm
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
As “Roots” author Alex Haley once said, “In every conceivable manner, the family is a link to our past, a bridge to our future.” At Harkaway Farm, the Freels/Isop family is the living … [Read more]
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An Exciting Summer for the Future of Dressage
By George Williams
There’s something about getting older that makes time go by faster. This past summer may have gone by quickly, perhaps partly because it was jam-packed with dressage for our youth. For me, it started with being in … [Read more]
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