Christy Cashman’s Fairy Tale Life Includes A Castle
Friday, April 20 2018
By Lauren R. Giannini Christy Scott Cashman grew up the ninth of 10 kids, and her earliest memories involve riding bareback behind her sister on Shirley the pony. “I was about 3, and we’d go out in a group and ride on the trails and sometimes down the highway, but no saddles or anything. It’s
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So Cal Mini Horse Rescue: Angels at Work
Tuesday, April 10 2018
By Doris Degner-Foster Tiny horses marching in the famed Rose Parade in Pasadena, California, flanked by volunteers dressed as angels, are certainly a sight to behold. And for equestrian Jeanne Candelario, who was injured in a riding accident years earlier, taking part in the parade is a way for her to continue to be involved
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Small But Mighty: Little Person Korina Rothery Takes On the World
Wednesday, March 28 2018
By Dani Moritz-Long Most of us come into this world with very much the same story — we’re greeted by loving families, doted on and cared for, loved unconditionally. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case for everyone. It certainly wasn’t for Korina Rothery. Born a little person — the politically correct term for people with dwarfism,
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Barb Blasko: From Emergency Physician to Electronic Vet – Ground Breaking Program Changes the Future of Equestrian Showing
Saturday, March 17 2018
By Britney Grover Portraits by Kristen Lee Photography Barbara “Barb” Blasko grew up on Long Island in New York, and had her first experience with horses at a fair. “I did one of those little pony rides that you could do for about a dollar back then, where you get on and they lead you
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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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