Courtney Carson: Making Changes in the Lives of Groom

By Britney Grover Portraits by Kirsten Hannah   Courtney Carson keeps choosing the equestrian world, though her path may look different than many passionate equestrians might expect. Yes, she chose to pursue eventing as a rider rather than attend veterinary school, also working for a groom while earning a second undergraduate degree. But then she
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Kayden Muller-Janssen: Equestrian Royalty to Disney Star

By Kimberly Gatto   For every little girl who dreams of becoming a Disney star, Kayden Muller-Janssen is proof that all things are possible. The multi-talented young actress has won countless fans through her role as the lovable Hartley on the Disney Channel’s popular TV show “The Villains of Valley View.” She is also a
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Kelly Prather: An Eventing Journey Around the World

By Tafra Donberger   Sisters are often at odds: hair, clothes, parents, possessions—sisters can find anything to quarrel over, or they can find something to bond over. Eventer Kelly Prather had the kind of sister who sparked an all-consuming love of horses that evolved into a wonderful career, and it came without the usual sister
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Lauren Pileggi Friga & Show The Bows: From Puppy Woes to Smiles and Bows

By Jan Westmark Bauer   Lauren Pileggi Friga has her mother to thank for falling in love with horses. Her mother, Stacy Pileggi, grew up with horses in her backyard, and both Stacy and Lauren’s father, John Pileggi Jr., have supported Lauren through her entire riding career—beginning with ponies before she could walk. Lauren started
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Kate at the In Gate: Busy With Photography, Riding and a New Direction

By Jan Westmark Bauer   Kate Kosnoff, better known as Kate at the In Gate to equestrians at horse shows, is a busy photographer and entrepreneur. Kate wears a lot of hats running two businesses—Kate at the In Gate and In Gate Goods. “Kate at the In Gate has focused on equestrian sport and portrait
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High Confidence Leads to Positive Performance

By Margie Sugarman   Last year I accomplished so many of my goals with my horse. We qualified for WCHR, The Pennsylvania National Horse Show and the Washington International Horse Show—in a very competitive division. We even earned a few ribbons indoors! Now I’m in the middle of the 2023 season not doing nearly as
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Well Rounded Horsemanship: The Importance of Knowing Your Horse

By Rob Jacobs   From an early age, I was able to spend time in the barn with my horse doing a variety of things with them, ranging from tacking up to noticing how much water they drank each day. I started riding at a local barn not far from my house in Maryland. The
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Reflecting on the Grand Prix Eventing Festival at Bruce’s Field

By Liz Halliday-Sharp At the beginning of March, we headed off to Aiken, South Carolina, for the Grand Prix Eventing Festival. This was the fifth running of the showcase-style event and my fourth time there, and it’s a competition that I always look forward to. What makes this event so unique is that it’s held
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A Tribute to Dressage Olympian Carol Lavell

By George Williams   This past month, U.S. dressage lost one of its greats. Throughout her equestrian career, Carol Lavell set an example of how hard work, persistence and nose-to-the-grindstone-style commitment can make goals become a reality. She inspired many during her competition years and ultimately left a legacy through The Dressage Foundation that helps
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Emma Fass & RingSide Pro: Making a Better Way

By Laura Scaletti   “Hurry Up and Wait” is a familiar saying at hunter-jumper competitions. Unlike other disciplines, where riders are assigned specific ride times, hunter-jumper riders typically must check in with the starter at the in-gate throughout the day to determine when they will show. In 2019, Emma Fass decided to put her computer
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