Horses, Golf and Family Create a Hole-in-One for Erin Walker
Friday, February 23 2018
By Nicole Graf Professional golfer Jimmy Walker may be well known in the golf world for his putts and long shots on the fairway, but Jimmy isn’t the only “ace” in the family. His wife, Erin, is a dynamo herself as a competitive equestrian athlete, business owner and mother of two young boys. These phrases
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Karl Cook & Kaley Cuoco: Making a Big Bang out of Riding, Rescue and Their Relationship – The Newly Engaged Horse-Loving Couple Shares Their Story About Love and Life
Tuesday, January 16 2018
By Britney Grover Portraits by Kristin Lee Photography For recently engaged couple Karl Cook and Kaley Cuoco, there are more important things than winning, blue ribbons, fame and stardom — like relationships, caring for animals and finding joy in life — but that doesn’t mean they don’t have it all. While Kaley’s well-recognized for her
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Scott Stewart’s Balanced Life: The Top Hunter Trainer Shares About His Early Days in Summer Stock to Spending Life in the Ring
Wednesday, January 10 2018
By Doris Degner-Foster Portraits by Shawna Simmons If it wasn’t for the lure of horses, highly successful hunter trainer Scott Stewart might have ended up on Broadway. When he was in his early 20s, Scott sang and danced in musical plays in summer stock such as “West Side Story,” “Guys and Dolls” and “On the
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Nicole Lakin’s Unpredictable Path In Life
Thursday, December 14 2017
By Emily Riden It’s said that one of the only predictable things about both life and horses is their mutual unpredictability. To verify the accuracy of that statement, just ask Nicole Lakin. As a junior rider competing successfully in the equitation and jumper rings, the now-29-year-old with a degree in social and cultural analysis would
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Jason Cole: Carrying the Horn for the Marlborough Hunt
Wednesday, November 29 2017
By Doris Degner-Foster Photos by Isabel J. Kurek While a green horse and green rider aren’t the best combination, for Jason Cole it turned out to be a recipe for success. Jason was just a teenager when his first horse, a 3-year-old green-broke Thoroughbred gelding, paved the way for a lifetime of training green horses,
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Eric Dierks: Faith Through Fire
Friday, November 10 2017
By Britney Grover Eric Dierks is well-acquainted with trials — especially horse trials. He grew up shaped by his participation in the U.S. Pony Club, which led to a successful career riding, training and teaching. Eric competed twice in the renowned CCI4* Kentucky Three Day Event, was long-listed for the 2002 World Equestrian Games and
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Joe and Anna Moran: Life at the Top – Irish Husband and Wife Work Together To Create Top Jock Tack Boxes
Friday, November 03 2017
By Taylor Renner Growing up in Ireland, Joe and Anna Moran’s lives have always involved horses and equestrian sports. Their shared love of horses brought them together, and after marrying and moving to the U.S. in 2014, that same passion has now created a growing business. Originally from Galway, Ireland, Joe’s love of horses began
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The Kelpies: Andy Scott’s Breathtaking Labor of Love
Wednesday, October 18 2017
By Lauren R. Giannini Magnificent! That’s one good word to describe the Kelpies, two horse heads rising 30 meters (98.42 feet) into the sky in central Scotland. Native-born sculptor, Andy Scott set off on a wild ride in 2006 to bring his monumental artistic vision to life and, over the course of eight years, overcame
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Shannon Dueck: Beating Cancer Without Missing a Beat
Tuesday, October 10 2017
By Lauren R. Giannini When it comes to dressage, international Grand Prix rider and trainer Shannon Lee Dueck is a late bloomer. She grew up with it, but her passion for classical training didn’t manifest until well into her 30s. She credits her success to excellent training, starting with her mother. Of her many accomplishments,
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Oliver Kennedy: The Right Place at the Right Time – The Voice Behind American Horse Shows Takes over Capital Challenge
Thursday, September 28 2017
By Emily Riden In 2016, Oliver Kennedy judged, managed or announced 41 horse shows. This year, Oliver ‘cut back,’ scaling his schedule down — to 40 horse shows. Since announcing his first horse show in 1984, the announcer, FEI Level 3 show jumping judge and manager of the Capital Challenge Horse Show has gone non-stop,
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