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 … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
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 … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
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 … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
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 … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Creating an App for the Equine World
Tuesday, May 10 2022
India Lynn Wilkinson
Atlanta, Georgia, and Vero Beach, Florida
Equestrian Marketing Consultant and Developer of Mane Street Market App
How long have you been part of the horse world?
I was one of the lucky ones … [Read more]
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Two Women, One Great Company
Tuesday, May 10 2022
Katie Rosenfels and Raina King
Founders of Free Ride Equestrian
Katie lives in LaBelle, Florida, and Raina lives in Nokomis, Florida
How did you become part of the horse world?
Katie: My cousin had horses growing up, … [Read more]
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George Charriez: Turning the Four Elements Into Art
Tuesday, May 03 2022
By Shya Beth
You could say George Charriez’s journey into the art world is his whole life’s story—and that journey is constantly evolving in new ways. With a deep appreciation for the natural world from a young age, … [Read more]
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Hailey Royce: Moving Up Goal by Big Goal
Monday, March 28 2022
By Haylie Kerstetter
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Hailey competed for Zone 4 at the 2021 NAYC alongside teammates Zayna Rizvi, Ansgar Holtgers and Reid Arani, where they earned the team gold.
Hailey Royce has always set big goals for … [Read more]
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Love On A Leadline
Sunday, March 27 2022
Small Riders, Big Smiles and Even Bigger Dreams
It was a family affair when Liv Slijepcevic rode Copperfield at HITS Ocala.
“Sometimes the leadline life is a hard life,” joked Danika Grenier, whose 2-year-old son, Noah, took a … [Read more]
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Dressage in Two Worlds: Entertainment and Competition
Sunday, March 27 2022
By George Williams
Wild and crazy are not the first words that pop into your mind when thinking about dressage—yet that’s what sometimes seems to happen during the evening of the Challenge of the Americas held in March each year
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