Natalie Bailey: Falling in Love With St. Andrews University
Monday, July 25 2022
By Jan Westmark Bauer Portraits by Hannah Waroway All it took was one visit to St. Andrews University (SAU) in Laurinburg, North Carolina, for Natalie Bailey to fall in love. “I toured the SAU equestrian program and fell in love with the facility, the faculty, the riders and most importantly the horses,” Natalie said. Now
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A Great Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event
Monday, July 25 2022
By Liz Halliday-Sharp In April we all got to enjoy what so many athletes and spectators alike have been missing—The Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event back with spectators! The event truly is one of the very best in the world, and while the challenge was still real in 2021, the event just wasn’t the same
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Designing, Dressage and Competing in Israel
Monday, July 25 2022
Lauren Sara Wynnewood, Pennsylvania Fashion Designer, Product Designer and Author How long have you been part of the horse world? I started riding when I was 8 years old and continued through high school. I took a break through college life in New York City, and riding took a back seat to starting my career
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Leadline
Tuesday, July 12 2022
Megan Storey was at the lead for Georgia Skrabek on Domino. Photo by Alice McKeen Paisley Mae Tesch on Farmore Adorable at the PEC October Rated Show. Annalie Pratt on Glynmagic Giselle, led by Sydnie Suarez at WEC Ocala Summer. Photo by Andrew Ryback Learning
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The Importance of Finding the Right Bit for Your Horse
Tuesday, June 28 2022
By Liz Halliday-Sharp Anyone who knows me is aware that I have a slight obsession with bits. I like to say, “Some women buy shoes; I buy bits.” I should bring a chaperone if I’m heading to a store with a wide assortment of bits—so I don’t come home with an expensive selection of new
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Stephany Fish Crossman: Bridging the Dressage Gap
Monday, May 30 2022
By Laura Scaletti Portraits by Melissa Fuller A stroke of serendipity forever changed dressage professional Stephany Fish Crossman’s life. Little did her parents know that an ordinary trip to a county fair in Bangor, Maine, during the summer of 1977 would leave a lasting impression and spark an insatiable passion in Stephany. “My parents put
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2022 HITS Ocala—Ocala, Florida
Thursday, May 26 2022
The first annual William “Bill” Ellis Memorial Conformation Grand Hunter Champion Award is presented to Hendricks, ridden by Ehrin Rittmueller for owner Bitsy Woods, the winner of the Pyranha Grand Circuit Champion Award for the Conformation Hunter division. Photo by ESI Hundreds of spectators gathered at the HITS Ocala Stadium to
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From Patient to Powerhouse: Lauren May Woodruff & RecoverEase
Monday, May 16 2022
When did you start your company and what gave you the idea? RecoverEase was born of my own cancer experience and the challenges a double mastectomy presented to my existing business running and building a successful horse farm while being a largely single mother. Amid the demands my lifestyle placed on me, I was trying
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Amazing Adventures From the Olympics to Pirates to Arena Footing
Thursday, May 12 2022
Karen Leeming Liverpool, England, originally; now, Huntington, New York Part owner of FootingFirst, LLC How long have you been part of the horse world? Since I can remember, I have just loved horses. I lived in England and hung out at the local riding school all day just to be at the barn with
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To Succeed, You Have to Start: Jill Slater & RIATA Designs
Thursday, May 12 2022
By Britney Grover Jill Slater isn’t afraid to start a challenge, whether it’s a new business or a new sport. “What a crazy idea I had when I turned 50 years old: I wanted to take up competitive show jumping!” she said. “It was a bit of a frightening idea, but I have never
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