Caitlyn Connors: When Ornery Ponies Create Grand Prix Jumpers
By Lila Gendal
Portraits and Styling by Shawna Whitty
What happens when a tearful and fearful 4-year-old girl’s first pony is also 4 years old and so naughty she’s nicknamed Satan? A recipe for disaster would be a solid prediction, … [Read more]
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Ava Paige: Saved by Music, Faith and Horses
By Tafra Donberger
Portraits and Styling by Tracy Kujawa
Ava Paige’s family has a saying: If you’re fearful, you’re not faithful; if you’re faithful, you’re not fearful. It’s a slogan that has helped Ava hold fast to her faith, her
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Autumn Janesky: Designing a Life in the Horse and Fashion Worlds
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits and Styling by Shawna Whitty
American fashion designer Tom Ford once said, “The most important things in life are the connections you make with others.” Autumn Janesky’s journey in both the equestrian and design worlds is … [Read more]
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Janet Ferraro: From Fashion to Fine Art of Horses
By Shya Beth
Horses have been the main focus of Janet Ferraro’s art, and the process of painting clients’ horses is almost as sacred as the strong bond of love between horse and human. Being an artist is being asked … [Read more]
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Allie Heninger: The Autoimmune Equestrian
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Melissa Anderson
Many horse-crazy individuals know that with hard work, determination and a little creativity, they can pursue their horse dreams whether or not they’ve got the money for the most expensive horses. That was
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The Future Champions Competition
By George Williams
Every June, young equestrians from approximately 22 countries around the world gather at Hof Kasselmann in Hagen, Germany, for the Future Champions competition. Over the course of five days, athletes ranging in age from 12 to … [Read more]
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Unbridled With Bob Cacchione
By Elliette Baker
Bob Cacchione founded the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) with just a couple of kids and a dream to make riding fair and affordable. From meeting presidents and celebrities to attending the Olympic Games across the … [Read more]
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Routine Builds Consistency
By Rob Jacobs
Routine may or may not be something that is a part of your experience as a young equestrian. The equestrian sport takes an enormous amount of focus. I expect a certain level of focus from my … [Read more]
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Frangible Pin Rules and What They Mean for Eventing
By Liz Halliday-Sharp
In the cross-country phase of eventing, we’re used to seeing frangible devices on multiple jumps. This technology was designed primarily to limit rotational falls and to help prevent serious injury to both the horse and rider. In
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Rebecca Hart: Three Favorite Moments on Her Way to Para Dressage Success
By Lindsay Y. McCall
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Rebecca Hart, a prominent para dressage rider, is honest and open when reflecting on her journey. As she overcame anger and found a sense of belonging through horses—winning numerous accolades and … [Read more]
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