Mike West: Bringing the FEI World Cup Finals to Omaha
Tuesday, January 10 2017
Mike West, CEO of the Omaha Equestrian Foundation (OEF), which is producing the 2017 FEI World Cup™ Finals, brings enthusiasm, marketing expertise and a whole lot of big ideas to the table. Mike, a longtime Omaha sports marketing stalwart, brought … [Read more]
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Parenting an Equestrian Athlete
Friday, January 06 2017
By Margie Sugarman
Margie Sugarman is a leading board-certified psychotherapist and sports consultant based in New York. Margie’s desire is to enhance performance through the connection between the mind and body, and her current client list includes Olympic, professional … [Read more]
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From Ponies to Panthers: Judy Berens and Panther Ridge Conservation Center
Thursday, January 05 2017
By Britney Grover
On TripAdvsor’s list of top things to do in Wellington, the International Polo Club and the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center stand fourth and fifth on the list. The top ranking goes to another animal-oriented locale, … [Read more]
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Show Jumper Brian Walker Answers Your Questions
Tuesday, January 03 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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Equestrian Millennials — Pablo Jimenez Godoy and Arturo Ferrando Collaborate on a New App Called Staller
Thursday, December 22 2016
By Britney Anderson
There’s something special about family working together, whether it’s in business or in the barn. Pablo Jimenez Godoy and Arturo Ferrando and their families are doing both, joining forces in a new business venture called Staller. … [Read more]
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Unbridled with Nick Haness
Friday, December 16 2016
By Lisa Engel
Nick Haness owns and operates Hunterbrook Farms in Temecula, California, and is one of the leading riders in the country. Only 28, he turned professional at the age of 18 and has steadily grown his list … [Read more]
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Keely Bechtol’s Pony Finals Adventure
Thursday, December 15 2016
By Mandy Alexander
Each year, the United States Pony Club sends a team to the Pony Jumper Championships at Pony Finals held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. This year, team member Keely Bechtol, a 14-year-old C-2 Traditional member … [Read more]
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Overcoming the Fear of Riding After an Accident
Wednesday, December 14 2016
By Margie Sugarman
Margie Sugarman is a leading board-certified psychotherapist and sports consultant based in New York. Margie’s desire is to enhance performance through the connection between the mind and body, and her current client list includes Olympic, professional and … [Read more]
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Katie Hiller: Champion of Underdogs – Making Her Way in Dressage with Determination, Perseverance, Patience and Love
Tuesday, November 29 2016
By Britney Anderson
For many, if not most of us, the “horse bug” isn’t something you catch — it’s something you’re born with. That’s how it was for Katrina “Katie” Hiller. “One of my first words was ‘pony.’ It … [Read more]
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Discussing Dressage With Shannon Peters
Monday, November 28 2016
Shannon Peters is a U.S. Dressage Federation bronze, silver and gold medalist, and three-time National Championship competitor. She loves bringing young horses up through the levels, and competes regularly both in Southern California CDIs and other top shows. Shannon … [Read more]
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