Cayla White: Finding Solace With Horses Through Art

By Shya Beth

Horses have been Cayla White’s saving grace: From being a young child dealing with difficult events and emotions to a wife and mother leaning into her faith and making ends meet for her family, Cayla’s constant thread … [Read more]

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Finding the Correct Speed in the Ring

By Margie Sugarman

I’m experiencing some issues as I’m moving up and starting to do certain classes at the shows. I’ve always been told it’s “track and pace,” and I hear this all the time when watching competitions on TV. … [Read more]

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The American Eventing Championships at the Kentucky Horse Park

By Liz Halliday

There’s no denying the intrinsic value of the Kentucky Horse Park, in Lexington, Kentucky, in the world of equestrian sports. For so many event riders, this venue is an iconic destination that they dream about competing at, … [Read more]

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Unbridled With Jimmy Toon

Jimmy Toon has truly done it all in the equestrian world, from standing with horses at kids’ parties to winning at Madison Square Garden (...)

The Balance Between Lessons and Horse Showing

By Rob Jacobs

Throughout the years, I’ve come into contact with a wide variety of riders across the country and there’s a large percentage of hunter-jumper riders that enjoy competing. Showing horses should be a fun way to challenge what … [Read more]

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Ela Ladwig: It Has Always Been About Horses

Oprah Winfrey once said, “The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams.” Ela Ladwig has been on an equestrian adventure since she was a child (...)
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Amelia Newcomb: Bridging a Gap in the Dressage World

By Laura Scaletti

Portraits by Lindsey Long

International-level dressage rider Amelia Newcomb is committed to making dressage accessible to anyone who wants to learn and improve in the sport. With a mantra of “Dressage for All,” Amelia, her husband, Germán … [Read more]

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Zachary Brandt: Keeping His Eyes on the Future

By Jenna Young

Portraits by Melissa Fuller

Hard work, determination, an elite-level mindset and balance: These attributes are what Zachary Brandt credits his successes to in the equine world. After a long journey, Zach, aboard Direct Advance, sailed to the … [Read more]

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Tyler Held: An Eventing Past Leads to a Sport Psychology Future 

By Juliana Chapman

Portraits by Adrienne Morella

Horses were one of the few things that captured Tyler Held’s attention as a shy child. As soon as she was in their presence, she felt a connection. “I was afraid of horses … [Read more]

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Megan Smith & Pilates for Equestrians: Serving Up the Secret Sauce of Winning to Riders

By Britney Grover

Megan Smith may be a latecomer to the equestrian world, but she’s brought a wealth of knowledge that helps improve not only her own riding but the riding of others she teaches. She started riding at 40, … [Read more]

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