Isabel McGovern: Walking On, Despite the Odds

By Jessica Grutkowski

Portraits by Lauren Ann Wagner

Isabel McGovern had nothing to lose when she attended tryouts for Auburn University’s National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA) team on her first day of school freshman year. The chances of being recruited … [Read more]

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Eva Paliouras: Jumping for and Empowering Peru

By Laura Scaletti

Portraits by Melissa Fuller

A diehard “My Little Pony” fan, Eva Paliouras was obsessed with horses as a child. Eva relentlessly begged her parents to take her to a riding lesson, without any success. After her parents … [Read more]

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Emilie Goddard: A Heart for Haflingers and a Passion for Corgis

By Jessica Grutkowski

Portraits by Sara Farrell

As a little girl growing up in Washington state, Emilie Goddard devoured every horse book she could find at her local library. No one in Emilie’s family rode horses, but she was largely … [Read more]

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From Wild to World Equestrian Center: Chincoteague Ponies Make a Splash, Delight Fans Ahead of Centennial Pony Swim

Story by Susan Friedland
Photos by Carolyn Rikje Photography

For any horse, visiting a showground for the first time is a momentous, and sometimes stressful, occasion. However, two born-in-the wild Chincoteague Pony fillies hopped off a horse trailer at World … [Read more]

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Mary Bess Davis: Her Rocky Road to the USA Eventing Nations Cup Team

By Helen Townes

Portraits by Kacy Brown

Eventer Mary Bess Davis doesn’t come off as someone who craves the spotlight, but her talent is undeniable. Her unassuming, no-nonsense manner was instilled at an early age as she grew up in … [Read more]

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Sarah Mills: Success From Scratch 

By Tori Kistler

Portraits by Becky Henderson

Grandma’s quilt, warm bread fresh from the oven, a handmade card—some things are just better made from scratch. But what about a career? Is it better to have everything handed to you on … [Read more]

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Dr. Hannah Dodson & Leadline Wellness: Leading Others to Better Lives

By Britney Grover

Dr. Hannah Dodson has devoted her life to helping others as a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner. But after facing major life challenges of her own and experiencing the healing power of horses along the way, she decided to … [Read more]

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Cameron Trimino: Feeling the Spark

By Laura Scaletti

Portraits by Sara Shier

As Cameron Trimino walked the course for her first Saturday Night Lights $100,000 Grand Prix in 2023, she felt adrenaline coursing through her body, bringing with it an equal amount of anxiousness and … [Read more]

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Lia Screnci: In Her Happy Place

By Laura Scaletti

Portraits by Mellisa Fuller

Growing up, Lia Screnci always knew her career would be in either the music industry or working with horses. As a passionate concertgoer and horse enthusiast, Lia figured whichever path she chose would … [Read more]

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Meghan O’Donoghue: Thankful For the Gift of Horses

By Kimberly Gatto

Portraits by Kacy Brown

While many riders spend decades searching for their “horse of a lifetime,” Meghan O’Donoghue considers herself doubly blessed. At only 35 years of age, the international five-star event rider has already had two … [Read more]

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