Rescuing Royal Wildcat
By Maria Holman
Melissa Raffaeli already had two horses and a newborn baby when she spotted a picture of Royal Wildcat online. A five year old, 16.1h, Off the Track Thoroughbred gelding. Royal Wildcat was rescued from the kill pen … [Read more]
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Connor Husain – Rising Eventing Star
By Lauren R. Giannini
Connor Husain, 18, hopes to qualify for the eventing two-star at the North American Junior & Young Rider Championships this July at Kentucky Horse Park. Last fall, he bought Piece of Hope, nicknamed “Bruno” around … [Read more]
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Five Questions for Chase Hickok
Stanford University student Chase Hickok is experiencing college at its best. The 21 year old English major from Durham, North Carolina is focusing on her education while still riding and competing thanks to the fact that her Dutch Warmblood gelding … [Read more]
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Five Questions For Brad Turley
Brad Turley is an amateur eventer and the owner of Southern 8ths Farm in Chesterfield, SC. His love of long format eventing inspired him to create a place where others with a similar passion could train.
In 2011, Brad took … [Read more]
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Five Questions for Erik Wright
Whether it’s arena dirt, or the flying turf of an outdoor field, Erik Wright’s 20 year polo career has seen its share of hooves and boots alike, interacting with some of the country’s best, both equine and human. Founded in … [Read more]
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Five Questions For Susie Hutchison
Susan Merrill Hutchison was five when she started lessons at Flintridge (CA) and 11 when she rode under the influence of legendary horseman Jimmy Williams. From 12 to 18, she was champion or reserve champion hunter seat rider of the … [Read more]
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Endel Ots, at 26, has come a long way from his “Bonanza” days as a kid taking lessons in a local stable. A rising superstar on the American dressage scene, Endel was thrilled when he was named as the alternate … [Read more]
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Michael Pollard
Michael Pollard and Schoensgreen Hanni, owned by his wife Nathalie Bouckaert Pollard, finished second overall and harvested team gold at the 2011 Guadalajara Pan American Games. The US three-day riders made history by finishing on their dressage scores with five … [Read more]
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Kya Endreson
Kya Endreson, a quiet spoken working student from the Outer Banks of North Carolina, showed the dressage world what she was capable of at the 2011 Collecting Gaits Farm/USEF Dressage Festival of Champions when she claimed her first National … [Read more]
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Mark Crislip
The majesty of our equine athletes, the intensity of a final match, the elation of a game well played……these are the moments which matter the most and the images that polo photographers strive to capture from the sidelines of polo … [Read more]
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