Bill Rube: Giving Many a Reason To Smile
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
In 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic began wreaking havoc on the world, Bill Rube, like many of us, was looking for a reason to smile. After a five-year hiatus, Bill found his … [Read more]
- Published in General, Weekly Feature
Eventing Fact: You Will Sometimes Fall Off
By Liz Halliday-Sharp
In all horse sport, there’s a risk that you might hit the deck. But if you’re an event rider, that is pretty much guaranteed.
There’s no doubt that eventers are a hardy breed, and while everyone may
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Kimmy Cecere: Finding Her Life’s Calling
By Haylie Kerstetter
Portraits by Alex Banks
Kimmy Cecere always knew she was destined to compete. Although her show career started in the hunter ring, she fell in love with the feeling of galloping across fields and exploring the … [Read more]
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Developing Fitness in Event Horses
By Liz Halliday
The fitness program for an event horse can vary based on a variety of factors such as the level of competition, age, breed, experience, etc. It’s true that each professional may have a slightly different plan for
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Nayel Nassar: Jumping Rings Around the World
By Britney Grover
Portraits by SAS Equestrian
When Nayel Nassar competed in the Tokyo Olympic Games, he had people cheering him on from all around the globe. His now-wife, Jennifer Gates, and in-laws, Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates, shared … [Read more]
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Looking Forward to International Competition
By George Williams
Normally, 2021 would have been the year of “the calm before the storm.” It would have been a year of recuperation not just for our elite dressage horses, but also a year of recovery for the dedicated … [Read more]
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Sabine Schut-Kery: The Journey to Olympic Silver
by Ruby Tevis
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
On a steamy summer night in Tokyo, under bright lights and empty seats, Sabine Schut-Kery not only took the world by storm, she set and shattered personal bests each day she competed. The … [Read more]
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Jordan Gibbs: Limitless Possibilities With Horses
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
You can’t lose, you can only learn. It’s this message from Jordan Gibbs’ mother, Erin, that has made Jordan a rising star in the equitation and jumper rings at 14 years old. “I … [Read more]
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A History of Equestrian Sport in the U.S. and Getting Equestrian Teams to the Olympics
By Armand Leone, Jr.
The recent Olympic Games showed us the depth and expertise of our nation’s equestrian talent. Under the US Equestrian (USEF) program, the U.S. Olympic equestrian teams brought home two team silver medals. While people are differing … [Read more]
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Dorrie Douglas: Bringing Out the Best in Every Horse
By Kimberly Gatto
Portraits by Kristie Nichols
Whether she is stylishly piloting a hunter around a derby course or racing against the clock in the jumper ring, Dorothy “Dorrie” Douglas has a knack for bringing out the best in any … [Read more]
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