Casey Lorusso-Smith: A Passion for Horses and Helping Others
Wednesday, April 05 2023
By Kimberly Gatto
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
When Cassandra Lorusso-Smith finds herself having a difficult day, she draws inspiration from a reference to her favorite Bible verse from 1 Corinthians, which is embroidered on her saddle pads. The lifelong equestrian … [Read more]
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Robert Costello: Leading the U.S. Eventing Team
Wednesday, April 05 2023
By Cheyenne Lord
Portraits by Pam Jensen
When Robert “Bobby” Costello was hired as the interim eventing chef d’equipe in April 2022, he didn’t have a lot of time to get up to speed before leading the team’s efforts at … [Read more]
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Building a Bond With a New Horse
Thursday, March 16 2023
By Margie Sugarman
I just bought a new horse. I think he’s amazing, but I miss the feeling of just “clicking” with my old horse. I know that it takes time to grow that connection, but do you have any … [Read more]
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Developing Healthy Relationships With Your Barnmates
Thursday, March 16 2023
By Rob Jacobs
The purpose of this month’s column is to help the young equestrians of our sport develop and maintain healthy friendships within the industry. Cultivating healthy relationships with other members within the industry is not as easy as … [Read more]
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The Value of Self-Coaching
Thursday, March 16 2023
By Liz Halliday-Sharp
The sport of eventing is a demanding and mentally challenging discipline that requires a combination of physical and mental fortitude from both the rider and horse. While having a coach can be incredibly beneficial, self-coaching can also
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Unbridled With Annette Longenecker
Thursday, March 16 2023
By Britney Grover
Annette Longenecker wasn’t just born into horses—in a way, she was born into her career. She grew up in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, where her parents ran a farm. Her mother taught, and her father had a jump business … [Read more]
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Preparing for the 2023 FEI World Cup Finals
Wednesday, March 01 2023
By George Williams
The FEI World Cup Final in Omaha is coming up quickly. That means that it’s starting to heat up as the end of the qualifying period for both the Western European League (WEL) and the North American … [Read more]
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Sofia Gangale: Creating Beautiful, Happy Horses in Art and in Life
Wednesday, March 01 2023
By Laura Scaletti
Sofia Gangale’s earliest memories are lying on the floor in her home in Novi Ligure, Italy, drawing animals with markers. “I’d go through hundreds of pages every week; I’d never stop drawing,” Sofia said. “I was born … [Read more]
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Balancing School Life While Chasing Equestrian Dreams
Wednesday, March 01 2023
Mia Albelo
Miami, Florida
High School Student (12th grade)
How long have you been part of the horse world?
I am 18 now and have been riding since I was 4 years old and competing since I was 6. My … [Read more]
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Marie Meyers: A Small Team With Big Dreams
Wednesday, March 01 2023
By Ruby Tevis
Marie Meyers has been around the world because of dressage, but it’s her farm in Moorpark, California, that has captured her heart. The farm and the business that thrives there represent Marie’s lifelong
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