Routine Builds Consistency
Monday, July 17 2023
By Rob Jacobs
Routine may or may not be something that is a part of your experience as a young equestrian. The equestrian sport takes an enormous amount of focus. I expect a certain level of focus from my … [Read more]
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Frangible Pin Rules and What They Mean for Eventing
Saturday, July 15 2023
By Liz Halliday-Sharp
In the cross-country phase of eventing, we’re used to seeing frangible devices on multiple jumps. This technology was designed primarily to limit rotational falls and to help prevent serious injury to both the horse and rider. In
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Rebecca Hart: Three Favorite Moments on Her Way to Para Dressage Success
Thursday, July 13 2023
By Lindsay Y. McCall
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Rebecca Hart, a prominent para dressage rider, is honest and open when reflecting on her journey. As she overcame anger and found a sense of belonging through horses—winning numerous accolades and … [Read more]
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Mia Gonzales: Cookies for a Cause
Thursday, July 13 2023
By Britney Grover
Mia Gonzales’ equestrian journey began with “My Little Pony” cartoons, but she hopes it will continue with her own ‘little 
pony’—or horse—in real life. The 14-year-old from San Ramon, California, is the founder and owner of … [Read more]
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Jessica Burkhart: Riding by Writing for Young Equestrians
Thursday, July 13 2023
By Britney Grover
Jessica Burkhart’s story might have been typical: She was “bitten by the horse bug” early on, grew up reading every horse book she could, and climbed fences to spend as much time as she could with … [Read more]
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Jennifer Bliss: Sharing Her Horse Dreams With Her Daughter
Thursday, July 13 2023
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Alex Scribner
Growing up on her family’s farm in Bedford, New York, hunter professional Jennifer Bliss lived out every horse girl’s dream. “Our 
barn was literally attached to our house. I would go out … [Read more]
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Emma Crawford: Standing Tall With the Flag—On a Pony
Thursday, July 13 2023
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Aubray Vande Corput
Not many 11-year-olds dream of Roman riding—standing with one foot on the back of each of two horses or ponies. Not only is
that Emma Crawford’s goal, she’s well on her way
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Eleese Shillingford: Enjoying Every Moment of the Ride
Thursday, July 13 2023
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Walking into the show ring, a typical last bit of advice from a trainers is, “Good luck; have fun.” Junior rider Eleese Shillingford is taking that advice to heart as she completes her … [Read more]
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Liza Towell Boyd: From Pony Champ to Pony Mom
Thursday, July 13 2023
By Kimberly Gatto
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
When Liza Towell Boyd and her husband, Blake, brought their newborn daughter Elle home from the hospital, the first thing they
did was stop at the barn. It was a tradition that had … [Read more]
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Christy Cashman: Author, Mentor, Castle-Owner
Thursday, July 13 2023
By Britney Grover
Christy Cashman calls herself a “lazy procrastinator,” but it’s hard to believe. She’s appeared in over 20 films as an actress and
has produced five. She’s the founder of YouthINK, a nonprofit mentorship program for teens with … [Read more]
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