How Speaking Up Saved Bill Sipp’s Life
Friday, October 07 2016
By Doris Degner-Foster
Bill Sipp wasn’t afraid to talk about a personal matter to a woman friend, and it may have saved his life — a life that’s too much fun to leave yet.
Bill’s riding career began because … [Read more]
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Art and Horses – SCAD Shows Off Equestrian Excellence with Intercollegiate Championship Teams
Friday, October 07 2016
By Lauren R. Giannini
Dedicated faculty, a state-of-the-art equestrian facility and team spirit are three of the factors making Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) the win-win choice for students in search of accredited university degrees and equestrian involvement. … [Read more]
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Bringing Home Medals! – U.S. Equestrians Glitter at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games
Friday, September 30 2016
By Lauren R. Giannini
All photos by Kim and Allen MacMillan/MacMillan Photography
Rio is now history. For the equestrians, the 31st Olympiad Summer Games encompassed a heart-pounding mix of competition, drama and spirited celebration of the unique partnership of … [Read more]
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It’s Mighty Nice! Phillip Dutton Brings Home A Bronze Medal From Rio
Sunday, September 18 2016
By Lauren R. Giannini
Phillip Dutton claimed his first individual Olympic medal in Rio — the first representing his adopted homeland, the United States. For the six-time Olympian and his supporters, that bronze is almost as good as gold … [Read more]
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Beauty and the Barn: Polo Player Zinta — Fashion Model and Instagram Sensation
Tuesday, September 06 2016
By Susan Friedland-Smith (http://susanfriedlandsmith.com/)
Photos by Coy Gutierrez
It’s not unusual to scan through the pages of a fashion magazine and see models posing next to horses, sporting clothing and accessories from the equestrian world. What’s more out … [Read more]
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Fashion Designer Mark Badgley: From the Red Carpet to the Riding Ring
Monday, August 22 2016
By Doris Degner-Foster
It was a seemingly innocuous day at a horse show during some rare time away from the office about 20 years ago that changed fashion designer Mark Badgley’s life. “I was really stressed from work — … [Read more]
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One in a Million: Show Jumper Rich Fellers Shares His London Experience and Dishes on Flexible’s Staying Power
Friday, August 12 2016
By Lauren R. Giannini
When asked what advice he gives to young riders gung-ho to pursue equestrian glory, Olympic show jumper Rich Fellers said, “I focus on horsemanship and horse care. My biggest thing is kind of simple, but … [Read more]
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Equestrian Destination: Atherton, California
Tuesday, August 02 2016
By Britney Anderson
Prestigious enough to be known simply as “Menlo” in the horse world, the Menlo Charity Horse Show is not only one of the select USEF Heritage Competitions but one that continues to raise considerable funds for deserving … [Read more]
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Henrietta Hall’s Passion for Horses – It’s Never Too Late To Follow Your Dreams
Monday, July 25 2016
by Kate Kendall
Henrietta Hall jumped her first horse at 60 years old. Like everything she puts her mind to, she brings remarkable style, grace and determination to show jumping. After a lifetime of loving horses, Henrietta is perfectly … [Read more]
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Always an Olympian – Kim Severson Shares Her Olympic Story
Monday, July 18 2016
By Lauren R. Giannini
The Olympic sport of eventing — consisting of dressage, cross-country and show jumping — has evolved since its debut for cavalry officers and their chargers at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics. What hasn’t changed is the … [Read more]
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