The Year Ahead: A Look at Dressage in 2021

By George Williams With 2020 officially behind us, we can hopefully focus on the new year and all that it promises. After living through last year, many of us are full of hope going into 2021. Since this is a dressage column, I’ll focus on the international dressage competition world and what to look for
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The Armed Forces Equestrian Center: Changing Lives Outside the Box

By Britney Grover To say that the Armed Forces Equestrian Center is an equine-assisted therapy program would be selling it short. It would be closer to say the Armed Forces Equestrian Center (AFEC) serves veterans, service members, military spouses and military children — however they need to be served. Therapy comes in many different forms
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Prepping for the Winter Season in Florida

By Hardin Towell How do you plan your horses’ show schedules through the winter? I want to get my horse fit for Winter Equestrian Festival without tiring him out in the December shows. You have to look at what your goal is for the year with the horse, and backtrack from there. If it’s a
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Quinn Iverson: Following in Her Olympic Trainer’s Footsteps

By Ruby Tevis Portraits by Melissa Fuller Dressage rider Quinn Iverson has a lot in common with her trainer, Olympian Adrienne Lyle. Both were Pony Club riders from the Pacific Northwest, both are card-carrying members of their Native American nations, and both were discovered by Debbie McDonald. Now, Quinn is following in Adrienne’s footsteps toward
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Eventing With Boyd Martin

What are your New Year’s resolutions? January 1 every year is an exciting day. It’s the beginning of lots of high hopes, goals and dreams. Usually, as a professional rider, you’ve got a stable full of fresh, sound horses that are looking ready to roll. For me, the New Year always brings a moment of
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Lauren Hough: Strong Foundations Build Stronger Futures

By Lyssette Williams Portraits by Melissa Fuller It’s hard not to be dazzled by the long list of accolades and international appearances that United States show jumping team rider Lauren Hough has managed to accomplish in her life so far. From multiple championships in her junior career in the hunter, jumper and equitation rings to
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Mindy Colton: Sculpting a Passion for Horses

By Shya Beth Surrounded by horses all her life, sculptor Mindy Colton has followed her passion that has led her to explore the depths of the equestrian world. From showing in various disciplines to creating one-of-a-kind sculptures, Mindy’s love of the horse and creativity has entranced horse lovers around the world. Now living in Orlando,
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Meet the 2020 Hot Horsemen

Chris Joyce Chris Joyce grew up waiting for the day he would turn 7 and be allowed to join his older sister riding with the New Canaan Mounted Troop, a non-profit horsemanship program in New Canaan, Connecticut. From 7 to 18, Chris put in his work day each week — though it often became more
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Fun Boot Socks Keep Equestrian Feet Happy Thanks to Dreamers & Schemers

Kristy Lake Founder and CEO of Dreamers & Schemers and ManeJane Victoria BC / La Quinta, California  How long have you been part of the horse world? Since I was 13 and I am now 41. It hasn’t always been consistent, but horses have always been in my heart. What part do you play in
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Ash Atkinson: Horses, Jets, Yachts and Adventures in Between

By Tafra Donberger Portraits by Melissa Fuller Ash Atkinson was born for adventure. One look at the tall, good-looking Brit sporting his dark shades, and thoughts of James Bond pop into your mind. Ash has had almost as many adventures as Bond traveling on yachts and jets — many of which have taken him across
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