Becky Staden: Pursuing High Performance and Higher Education

 

By Hilary Moore Hebert

Portraits by Kacy Brown

 

 

Canadian eventer Becky Staden literally cut her teeth on reins. When her uncle put her in the saddle at the age of 9 months, she started chewing on the … [Read more]

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Carsyn Korotkin: Fun With Family, Ponies and Singing

By Laura Scaletti

Portraits by Melissa Fuller

 

Carsyn Korotkin is enthusiastic about all things equestrian. Daughter of Castlewood Farm owners Alan and Kirsty Korotkin and sister to show jumping professional Tanner, Carsyn feels very fortunate to have been born … [Read more]

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Moving From a Pony to a Horse

By Rob Van Jacobs

It’s common for kids to become exposed to the equestrian sport by starting on a pony. Ponies add joy, excitement and funny experiences to the lives of children. Ponies have a reputation of being silly and … [Read more]

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Unbridled With Britt McCormick

To say Britt McCormick knows the hunter-jumper industry is an understatement. He’s spent his life in it, from his childhood in Flower Mound, Texas, to his current position as the newly elected president of the USHJA. Britt grew up in … [Read more]

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The Best Weekend All Year

By Valerie Pride

It doesn’t matter if you’re riding, spectating, volunteering or anything and everything in between—the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event is by far the best weekend all year indeed! I look forward to this iconic event annually. Always the … [Read more]

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Neveah Barraza: Free Rein to the Jumper Ring

By Helen Townes

Portraits by Kristen Scholten

 

There are moments in life when destiny is determined. For Neveah Barraza, that moment came at the age of 9 when she was watching the Netflix-produced British equestrian drama “Free Rein” and … [Read more]

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Liz and Ella Tarumianz: Enjoying Mom and Daughter Horse Life

By Laura Scaletti

Portraits by Kacy Brown

 

“A daughter is the happy memories of the past, the joyful moments of the present, and the hope and promise of the future,” states an inspirational quote by Bruce Barton. Looking back … [Read more]

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Robert Reyers: Partying It Up for Proper Horse Care 

By Britney Grover

Portraits by Melissa Fuller

Robert Reyers may be taking a break from riding while he attends college, but he hasn’t taken a break from horses. He is a co-chair of Brooke USA Foundation’s Young Professionals Committee, which … [Read more]

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Kingsley & Kendall Dey: The Magic of Sisterhood and Horses

By Laura Scaletti

Photos by Melissa Fuller

In Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch,” we learned, “Ohana means family. Family means no one gets left behind.” When it comes to sharing the magic of horses, Kimberly Dey made sure that even though … [Read more]

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Izzy & Zoe Grutkowski: Identical Twins Double Down on Riding

By Laura Scaletti

Portraits by Kacy Brown

An inspirational quote states, “When riding a horse, we leave our fear, troubles and sadness on the ground.” As young girls, identical twins Izzy and Zoe Grutkowski needed an outlet to become less … [Read more]

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