The Impact of Parents’ Emotions on Kids
Wednesday, September 30 2020
I had a really bad emotional experience when riding as a kid. My daughter has now expressed interest in horseback riding. I’m worried that she will have the same bad experience as I did, so I’m hesitant to let her take lessons. I know as a parent I shouldn’t project my fears onto my daughter.
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Emily Owen: From First Responder to Equestrian Model
Tuesday, September 29 2020
By Laura Scaletti Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek Emily Owen is always ready to lend a hand to those in need. Whether it’s catch riding horses, traversing the streets in her job or doing a photoshoot for a friend, Emily was born to make her community a better place. As a child, when scary things
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Nancy Smyth: Bringing Horses & Art Together
Monday, September 28 2020
By Shya Beth Nancy Smyth has been surrounded by horses and art all her life. From growing up in the natural beauty of New Jersey to living in the equally beautiful — but slightly more humid — state of Florida, it doesn’t matter if there are mountains or everglades on the horizon. As long as
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Safely Hosting a Clinic
Friday, September 25 2020
By Armand Leone and Jessica E. Choper Hosting a clinic at your facility can be beneficial for a number of reasons. It can provide marketing opportunities for your farm, generate revenue and offer a fun learning experience for everyone involved. However, before you officially kick off your clinic, there are a few safety considerations to
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Katrina Coldren: The Clothes Horse
Thursday, September 24 2020
By Laura Scaletti Katrina Coldren makes horse shows around the United States her runway. From Devon to the Washington International Horse Show to the National Horse Show and numerous others shows across America, some of the greatest champions in equestrian sport have worn bespoke apparel from Katrina’s equine apparel company, The Clothes Horse. Since 1972,
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October 2020 – Table of Contents
Sunday, September 20 2020
Subscribe for just $9.95 or Order Individual Issues Here! CONTENTS 22 Erin Richards Writing & Riding 28 Eventing With Boyd Martin 30 The Harris Sisters Seriously Horsing Around 36 Hailey Guidry Big Dreams and Lots of Fun With Ponies 38 CharitY The EQUUS Foundation Equine Ambassadors — Horses Helping Horses
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Eventing with Boyd Martin
Friday, September 18 2020
What are your tips for a jog outfit? The veterinary inspection at a three-day event is a little bit about presenting your horse to the ground jury to make sure it’s fit and sound for the competition, and a little bit of a fashion show. Especially at the big events like the Land Rover Kentucky
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Ariel Grald: Eventing to the Top, From Ponies to The Five-Star Level
Wednesday, September 16 2020
By Lyssette Williams Portraits by Allie Conrad In 2011, eventer Ariel Grald felt doubtful of the life path she was on. After earning her bachelor of science in microbiology from the University of Vermont the year prior, she landed a steady job in a research lab. “While in college, I was fortunate enough to have
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The Summer That Never Was
Wednesday, September 16 2020
By George Williams The summer that never was: Yes, it sounds like the title of a book you might have read while at the beach during a normal summer. In many respects, as youth coach, this past summer basically feels like it never was. Summer is when some of our most important events normally happen
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Ashley Busch: Living Life at Full Speed
Monday, September 14 2020
By Britney Grover Portraits by Shawna Simmons Galloping polo ponies and racing stock cars aren’t the only things charging full speed ahead for Ashley Busch. This month, she’ll celebrate her 30th birthday — and Ashley is already living proof that molds are meant to be broken. She started breaking molds when she traded in her
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