Bringing Bloodlines to North America at Rising Star Farm
Ronda Stavisky
Silver Creek, Georgia
Horse breeder
How long have you been part of the horse world?
I began riding at the age of 5 and fell in love with horses. Since that time, I never looked back. Growing up … [Read more]
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On the Road With Blueberry Hill
Ardath “Ardie” Kingslee Hastey
Georgeville, Quebec, and Ocala, Florida
Owner and Founder of Blueberry Hill
How long have you been part of the horse world?
Since day one, I’ve always had a love for animals. When I was 3, my … [Read more]
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The Ins and Outs of Indoors
By Chrissie Kear
I hear riders talk about “Indoors” all the time. Can you explain what it is and what shows are considered Indoors?
Indoors is essentially the Pennsylvania National Horse Show (PNHS) in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; the Washington International Horse … [Read more]
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Unbridled With Christian Currey
By Jan Westmark
FarmVet trucks offering horse and pet supplements and supplies are a common sight at horse shows throughout the horse world, all the brain child of horseman and entrepreneur Christian Currey.
“I started FarmVet in August 1999 believing … [Read more]
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Junior Showing All Across North America
Ella McHardy
Junior Rider
Toronto, Canada
How old are you?
I just turned 16 in February, but I ride as a 15-year-old.
How did you get introduced to horses?
My family has been coming to South Florida for more than … [Read more]
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Making Freestyle Wishes Come True
Collier Wimmer
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Owner of Three Wishes Freestyles
How long have you been part of the horse world?
I grew up riding! As soon as I could climb in a saddle, I was there. I took lessons wherever … [Read more]
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U.S. Dressage Team Wins Historic Silver in Tokyo
By George Williams
The road to Tokyo has been rough and tough. I think most of us recently have been a bit astounded at just how fragile our world can be. Who would have predicted when Tokyo was awarded the … [Read more]
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Educating the Public About Wild American Mustangs
Jessica Jordaan
Denver, Colorado
CEO of WarhorseUSA
How long have you been part of the horse world?
I first discovered my intense love for horses at an early age while growing up in the Wild West: Cody, Wyoming, the “rodeo … [Read more]
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Unbridled With Charles Ancona
By Jan Westmark
Charles Ancona started his fashion career in skiwear while teaching skiing in Aspen, Colorado, specializing in technical stretch garments. When he made the jump to the equestrian world more than 11 years ago, he discovered equestrians are … [Read more]
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Captain Lisa Rakes: Educating, Protecting and Befriending on Horseback
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Ruby Tevis
Captain Lisa Rakes has always been interested in police work — and doing it from horseback makes it that much more rewarding. Born and raised in Kentucky, Lisa earned her bachelor’s degree in … [Read more]
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