Colleen Acosta: Hard Work Pays Off
Tuesday, December 12 2017
by Meagan DeLisle
Despite life’s many twists and turns, Colleen Acosta used her determination and passion for the sport to help her grow. Through hard work and sacrifice, she has worked her way through the ranks in the equestrian industry. … [Read more]
- Published in General
Big Dog Ranch Rescue: From a 14-Dog Pick-up to a Massive Rescue Operation
Tuesday, December 12 2017
By Dani Moritz-Long
Anyone who’s been to an animal shelter knows that the impulse to rescue as many animals as will fit into your car or trailer is a difficult impulse to squelch — particularly when said rescues are on … [Read more]
- Published in General
Everything Eventing With Boyd Martin
Tuesday, December 12 2017
Well known for both his fun-loving approach to life and his indefatigable work ethic, Boyd Martin has represented the U.S.A. in three-day eventing at two Olympic Games and two World Championships, and was on the gold-medal-winning Pan Am Games team … [Read more]
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Unbridled with Michael Matz
Thursday, December 07 2017
By Lisa Engel
Michael Matz is an iconic horseman. In 2006 he was inducted into the Show Jumping Hall of Fame after riding in the 1976, 1992 and 1996 Olympics — including as part of the 1996 silver medal U.S. … [Read more]
- Published in General
Show Jumper Brian Walker Answers Your Questions
Wednesday, December 06 2017
Brian Walker, a dual Canadian and American citizen, has trained, worked and ridden alongside the best in the world over the last 25 years. As a junior, Brian won the Maclay Medal Equitation Championship in 2001. Brian has made a … [Read more]
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Elizabeth McKim: From the Big Eq to TCU
Thursday, November 30 2017
By Liza Goodlett
Elizabeth McKim, a successful junior rider from Wilmington, North Carolina, recently rode away with the win at the Tampa Maclay Regionals. While she was thrilled about winning the Maclay Regionals, she is also thrilled about her future. … [Read more]
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Jason Cole: Carrying the Horn for the Marlborough Hunt
Wednesday, November 29 2017
By Doris Degner-Foster
Photos by Isabel J. Kurek
While a green horse and green rider aren’t the best combination, for Jason Cole it turned out to be a recipe for success. Jason was just a teenager when his first horse, … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Feature
Everything Eventing With Boyd Martin
Tuesday, November 28 2017
Well known for both his fun-loving approach to life and his indefatigable work ethic, Boyd Martin has represented the U.S.A. in three-day eventing at two Olympic Games and two World Championships, and was on the gold-medal-winning Pan Am Games team … [Read more]
- Published in General
Photographer Andrew Ryback: Ringside & Worldwide
Monday, November 20 2017
By Lauren R. Giannini
Andrew Ryback ventured into horse show photography quite innocently when he fell in love. He started going to shows to take photos of Stacy, an avid hunter-jumper rider who later became his wife.
Stacy’s show … [Read more]
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Course Designer Alan Wade: Gearing Up for WEG 2018
Thursday, November 16 2017
By Lindsay Brock
Born and raised in Tipperary, Ireland, Alan Wade grew up immersed in horse sport. When he was young, he could be found trailing his father, course designer and international show jumping competitor Tommy Wade, at horse shows … [Read more]
- Published in General