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]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
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]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
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]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
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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2021 US Equestrian European Young Rider Tour
By George Williams
The immigration officer read through my letters from US Equestrian and the Compiègne show organizer before handing me back my passport and allowing me to pick up my bags at the Schiphol Airport after my flight arrived … [Read more]
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A Love for Ponies and Horses Brings Great Opportunities
Emi Richard
11 years old
Middlefield, Connecticut
What school do you go to?
I just finished school at Frank Ward middle school and hoping to do online school next year.
When did you start riding?
I’ve been riding since I … [Read more]
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Unbridled With Michel Vaillancourt
By Jan Westmark
Show jumper Michel Vaillancourt has worn many hats in the equestrian world. While currently a sought-after course designer, his talent in the saddle took him to Olympic and Pan Am Games as a member of the Canadian … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight