A New Season for Kate Bundy CP National Horse Show Marks Her Final Ride as a Junior
Wednesday, November 09 2016
By Darlene Ricker
This is a turning point for Kate Bundy, who has had major successes in equitation over the years. She came up through the ranks during grammar school with her ponies Manhattan Tails and Biloxi Blue. Now … [Read more]
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Discussing Dressage with Shannon Peters
Friday, November 04 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 is … [Read more]
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Architect Bobby McAlpine: Drafting Dreams into Exquisite Designs
Thursday, November 03 2016
By Lauren R. Giannini
Imagine this scenario: You and your spouse decide to build the house and barn of your dreams. You find a young architect, discuss what you want, visit the site, and wait for his design. It’s … [Read more]
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Jump Into Omaha Fun With These 10 Tips
Monday, October 31 2016
The countdown continues as Omaha prepares to host the 2017 Longines FEI World Cup Jumping and FEI World Cup Dressage Finals next March 29–April 2. It’s a breathtaking event held in an energetic city ready to roll out the red … [Read more]
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Unbridled with Devon Kane
Tuesday, October 25 2016
Devon Kane is a USDF gold medalist and Grand Prix trainer. After rising successfully through the ranks of Young Riders to international Grand Prix, Devon has become an in-demand clinician and trainer. She is the head trainer of Diamante Farms … [Read more]
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Washington International Horse Show Honors Local Riders in Memory of Friends Lost to Breast Cancer
Thursday, October 20 2016
By Lauren Fisher
Five years ago, Washington International Horse Show (WIHS) President Vicki Lowell founded a special award in memory of longtime friend and trainer Laura Pickett, who lost her fight against breast cancer at just 52 years old. Inspired … [Read more]
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Show Jumper Brian Walker Answers Your Questions
Thursday, October 20 2016
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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Maranda Schill and Rocket Zone: Life After the Track
Friday, October 07 2016
By Christine Rhodes
Second chances at life are often hard to come by — for horses and humans alike. Many Thoroughbred racehorses find themselves in dreadful circumstances once their careers on the track are over. However, for Rocket Zone — … [Read more]
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Liz Austin: Rising Fast with Happy Horses
Friday, October 07 2016
When it comes to horses, Liz Austin has always been precocious. She started riding her first pony when she was just 15 months old and made her European Grand Prix debut at 22. In 2006 and … [Read more]
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The Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center
Friday, October 07 2016
By Britney Anderson
There’s a unique bond between horses and people that can be particularly meaningful to children with disabilities. Riding programs provide a relaxing, non-academic environment in which children can interact with adults and peers and, more importantly, with … [Read more]
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