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Katie Jackson: Finding Strength and Healing Through Horses

Tuesday, January 17 2023 by Ruby Tevis

By Kimberly Gatto

Portraits by Kristie Scholten

Dressage rider Katie Jackson has been passionate about horses for as long as she can remember. It was not just about the riding—it was the bond that developed when caring for horses that … [Read more]

Published in Weekly Feature

Tagged under: dressage, paradressage, paralympics, tryon 2018, World Equestrian Games, world-cup

The Physical and Emotional Benefits of Riding

Sunday, January 15 2023 by Ruby Tevis

By Margie Sugarman

My daughter has decided that she wants to ride horses. She is 11 years old and deals with some emotional as well as physical challenges. We aren’t a wealthy family. However, I’m willing to do for my … [Read more]

Published in Weekly Feature

From Family to Stallions, Life Is Beautiful at Hawksbill Farm

Tuesday, January 10 2023 by Ruby Tevis

Britta Anderson
Hawksbill Farm

Brooksville, Florida

Horse trainer/rider, stallion owner

How long have you been part of the horse world?

I have been a professional in the hunter-jumper world for 25 years, since I turned 18, but I rode as … [Read more]

Published in Weekly Feature

Ali Wagstaff: Learning, Teaching and Riding to Win

Tuesday, January 10 2023 by Ruby Tevis

By Jennifer DeMaro

Portraits by Melissa Fuller

Whether the day starts out at the gym boxing or in the arena riding, Ali Wagstaff approaches her daily routine with a winning attitude. In the spring of 2020, she started Mill Pond … [Read more]

Published in Sidelines Feature, Weekly Feature

Barbara Nelson: Preserving Life and Land

Sunday, January 08 2023 by Ruby Tevis

Story and portraits by Nikki Clingerman

What do an artist, a philanthropist, a naturalist and a retired CEO have in common? Usually not a whole bunch, but in the case of Barbara Nelson, it’s everything. Barbara is all this and … [Read more]

Published in Weekly Feature

Don’t Rush the Learning Process: A Letter to Our Sport’s Future

Sunday, January 08 2023 by Ruby Tevis

By Rob Jacobs

Dear Talented and Eager Young Rider,

I hope the holiday season was kind to you and allowed for additional hours with your equine friends. As you prepare to create your riding goals for the new year, I … [Read more]

Published in Weekly Feature

Unbridled With Lynn Walsh

Friday, January 06 2023 by Ruby Tevis

By Britney Grover

Lynn Walsh is an influential member of the Texas hunter-jumper community—as a passionate volunteer. She’s had the “horse bug” ever since she was a toddler and cherished growing up in Pony Club even as her family moved … [Read more]

Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature

Tagged under: lynn-walsh, Pin Oak Charity Horse Show

Cassandra Kahle: A Life Turned Upside Down

Tuesday, December 27 2022 by Ruby Tevis

By Ruby Tevis

Portraits by Adrienne Morella

One year ago, Cassandra “Cassie” Kahle had her life turned upside down. As a professional rider and trainer at Emil Spadone’s Redfield Farm, Cassie was riding a sales horse in a 1.40m class … [Read more]