Addison Reed: All in the Family

By Laura Scaletti Grit, grace, gumption. For fourth-generation equestrian Addison Reed, these characteristics are in her DNA. As the daughter of Derek and Sulu Rose Reed, Addison has spent hour upon hour at the family farm in Mechanicsville, Virginia, watching, learning and absorbing everything she could as her parents have run their Reed Training and
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The Joys of Riding: It Takes Three Lifetimes

Dressage Column By George Williams   As a working student in the mid-70s for a well-known trainer in New Jersey, I was quite often told that it takes three lifetimes to learn how to ride and train a dressage horse. After 68 years since I first sat in a saddle (and never missing a year,
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My 2023 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Experience

Eventing Column By Liz Halliday-Sharp It really is “The best weekend all year…” and the 2023 Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event did not disappoint. This year the competition was particularly special because we were able to congratulate a USA winner for the first time in 15 years! What Tamie Smith achieved in the five-star was
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Conquering Anxiety: You Are Not Alone

Hunter-Jumper Column By Rob Jacobs   Equestrians of all ages experience anxiety at some point in their equestrian journey. Some experience anxiety on a daily basis when working with their horses, while others may only experience it at horse shows. My intention for writing this month’s column is to encourage young equestrians to keep working
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Taking a Break Results in Refreshed Return to Riding

Sports Psychology Column By Margie Sugarman   I have been showing for five months straight. I have a couple of horses that I compete in the Big Eq and I frequently catch-ride hunters for other trainers. I love it all! However, this is the second time I’ve felt overwhelmed and pulled in different directions. I’m
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Evan and Ashley Donadt: Going Viral With Love and Laughter

By Tafra Donberger Portraits by Jeni Jo Brunner   What happens when a horse-crazy equestrian girl meets a never-touched-a-horse-before guy? If you’re Ashley and Evan Donadt, it might just be the beginning of a happily-ever-after that includes a solid dressage program and extremely popular social media channels featuring good-natured humor and horses.   Ashley, a
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Jan Lukens: Finding Joy in Fine Art

By Shya Beth Jan Lukens has always felt blessed to be an artist, turning his observations into works of art, but it hasn’t always been easy. “My biggest challenge starting out was fitting in to the equestrian world as an artist, not a rider. Although I spent the better part of two decades exhibiting 15
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Will Baker: Enjoying Horse Life Coast To Coast

By Laura Scaletti Portraits by Melissa Fuller   Will Baker has always lent a helping hand to other equestrians. Growing up, Will spent most of his weekends at the University of Richmond equestrian team’s barn where his father, Paul, was the coach. “I was too young to really help; I was 10 and under at
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Luke Jensen: A True Horseman, From Pony Kid to Professional

By Kimberly Gatto Portraits by Melissa Fuller   It has been said that a true horseman and his mount are joined not by tack, but by trust—and Luke Jensen has proven himself to be more than worthy of that adage. As one of the top equitation riders of recent years, Luke is well-known within the
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Kate Egan: Winning a Car, Mental Resilience and a Larger-Than-Life Equine

By Veronica Green-Gott Portraits by Melissa Fuller   Very few adults—let alone teenagers—get to win a brand new car. Kate Egan walked away from winning the 2023 WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championships with a brand new Ford Explorer XLT SUV, which she drove victoriously around the arena. Kate credits her family, her support system and
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