Daring To Be George: How One Woman Helped Write What Could Be the Most Important Book in the Modern Equestrian Lexicon
Monday, February 22 2016
By Rebecca M. Didier
Try this simple exercise: Rest two fingers over the main artery in your wrist and take your resting pulse (count the number of “beats” you feel for 30 seconds, and double it). Now imagine, if you … [Read more]
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Kimmy Risser: The Rewards of Rescue
Monday, February 08 2016
By Lauren R. Giannini
Kimberly Risser has a soft spot in her heart for horses, especially off-the-track Thoroughbreds, thanks to her junior show hunter and horse of a lifetime, Make My Day. So, when she rescued her first horse about … [Read more]
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Teal It’s Gone: Katie Maxwell Takes the Reins on the Fight Against Cancer
Tuesday, February 02 2016
By Carrie Ann Culbertson
In 2012, Katie Maxwell began experiencing persistent abdominal pain and fatigue. At first she wasn’t too concerned. After all, as a highly competitive hunter jumper rider and trainer, she just thought it was a result of … [Read more]
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Taje Warrick’s Miraculous Life
Wednesday, January 13 2016
By Mary McCashin
Tick…tick…tick…
On August 27, 2014, Wally, Kim and Taje Warrick anxiously sat in a sterile neurosurgeon’s office. Taje, 10 years old at the time, had recently undergone an unexpected MRI the day before. Taje’s ophthalmologist had noticed … [Read more]
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Caitlin Brady: Meant to Be
Wednesday, January 06 2016
By Britney Anderson
Caitlin Brady believes in “meant to be.” Whether it’s the immediate connection with her first horse at 5 years old, her once-in-a-lifetime horse Technique or the discovery of her calling to retrain off-the-track Thoroughbreds, Caitlin has followed … [Read more]
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Sir Sinclair and the Legacy Stallions of Iron Spring Farm
Tuesday, December 22 2015
Last February the Royal Dutch Warmblood Studbook (KWPN) awarded Iron Spring Farm’s Sir Sinclair the prestigious Keur predicate, the only living North American stallion to have this honor. To receive Keur, a stallion must have been successful at the FEI … [Read more]
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Hot Horsemen: Behind the Scenes
Monday, December 07 2015
By Jan Westmark
There’s no doubt that putting together a monthly magazine is a daunting experience. But each year, our December issue makes me forget all about the hard work and lets me enjoy this most festive time of year.… [Read more]
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Meagan Nusz: The Life of a Dynamo
Monday, November 30 2015
By Lauren R. Giannini
Meagan Nusz believes in balance, whether she’s on a horse or dealing with daily ups and downs, and that success depends on work, determination and staying power. She grew up in Texas, riding barrel-racers in Western … [Read more]
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Sizzling Scotsman Scott Brash
Monday, November 23 2015
By Sophie St.Clair
The opportunity to watch Scottish show jumper Scott Brash train and compete his horses is an unparalleled study in what it means to be a successful professional rider. At 29, Great Britain’s Olympic team gold medalist has … [Read more]
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Vicki Wood: Part of The Farm House Family
Monday, November 02 2015
By Carrie Ann Culbertson
When the door chimes at The Farm House and a customer walks into the store, nine times out of 10, “Is Vicki working today?” will be the next thing you’ll hear. Vicki Wood has become somewhat … [Read more]
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