Beauty and the Barn: Polo Player Zinta — Fashion Model and Instagram Sensation
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
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
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
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
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
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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The Gochman Family: Riding Together Through Life Lessons & Pony Finals
By: Christine Rhodes
Lessons learned in the show ring are often lessons that stay with a rider for life. These lessons can also make us wise beyond our years. Sisters Sophie and Mimi Gochman are perfect examples, as their … [Read more]
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Andre Dignelli’s Life Goes Full Circle: From Humble Beginnings to Helping His Students Win, the Top Trainer Continues To Pay It Forward
By Lauren R. Giannini
People go to Andre Dignelli because they want to win or they want their children to win. He’s a bit of a wizard in the Big Eq world. He’s also calm, cool and conservative … [Read more]
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Laura Wasserman: From Hollywood to High Point Leaving a Los Angeles Legacy
By Britney Anderson
You can’t search for just any rider on IMDb – or at least if you do, you’re unlikely to pull up such a solid filmography as that of Laura Ziffren Wasserman. Having worked in the film … [Read more]
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Equestrian Destination: Charleston, South Carolina
By Britney Anderson
For Southern charm and history, Charleston is not to be missed. Charleston lies along South Carolina’s Atlantic coastline and is the state’s oldest city, offering a glimpse into old Southern life as well as plenty of modern … [Read more]
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