Maggie Jayne: Life in a Horse Show Family

By Alannah Castro Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek Maggie Jayne grew up in a horse show family — and wouldn’t have it any other way. It’s easy to see why, when one considers she’s grown up in a well-known family of equestrians who have competed at top levels of the sport, earning titles in divisions
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Theresa Sanders: Adventures Riding the Dartmoor Derby

by Pam Lazor It all started a few years ago, when Theresa Sanders’ non-horsey sister told her she had read a travel magazine article about the Dartmoor Derby in England — four days of challenging rides on horseback through the picturesque countryside of Dartmoor National Park. Theresa, a cardiology nurse and research supervisor at Emory
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Mint Julep: The Sweet Taste of Kentucky

By Bob Bell Each year when I arrive at Churchill Downs for the Oaks and Kentucky Derby in May, the first vendor I see is the one selling the mint julep in the official souvenir glass. Of course you start your morning with the sweet taste of Kentucky. Best known as the official drink of
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Laura Bowery: Balancing Life, Horses and Children

By Heather Wallace Equestrians know true balance appears effortless to the observer, but it takes a lifetime of dedication, training and practice to master. How do you balance a successful equestrian business, competitions, teaching and motherhood? Show jumper Laura Bowery knows. Laura has made a name for herself in the show jumping world. She joined
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Katherine Newman: Born To Ride

By Lauren R. Giannini Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek Katherine Newman was born to ride. She grew up foxhunting and showing, a wonderful and effective equestrian education, and there’s no denying that she’s very successful in the show ring. It’s all about the horses: Katherine loves all of them, but several remain especially close to
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Unbridled with Louise Serio

By Lisa Davis Engel Top hunter trainer Louise Serio of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, a National Show Hunter Hall of Fame inductee at the prestigious Devon Horse Show, has won multiple hunter championships and most recently, the $100,000 WCHR Peter Wetherill Palm Beach Hunter Spectacular in Wellington. Owner of Derbydown, one of the foremost show hunter
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Juan Matute Guimón: The Passion to Expand a Legacy

By Britney Grover Portraits by Shawna Simmons Juan Matute Guimón is one of a select group of riders whose passion and talent for horses was inherited from a successful equestrian parent. Juan’s father, Juan Matute Sr., won the 1982 Young Rider World Championships and was on Spain’s Olympic dressage team three times, even standing as
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Amy Summer Ellison: From Ponies to Punk Rock to Fine Paper Goods

By Susan Friedland-Smith Portraits by Kristin Lee Photography A degree in political science, job experience as a welder and a stint on the punk rock party scene seem unlikely ingredients for launching a boutique graphic design business, but unconventional is conventional for entrepreneur Amy Summer Ellison. It all started when Amy went to a Photoshop
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Kelli Cruciotti: Like Mother, Like Daughter

By Dani Moritz-Long Portraits by Shawna Simmons Kelli Cruciotti’s life could be wrapped up in a well-known saying: Like mother, like daughter. While Kelli is the daughter of Serenity Farm’s Cindy Cruciotti and is following in her mom’s footsteps, she is also quickly coming into her own. The ambitious young rider is gaining national acclaim
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Brian Feigus: Succeeding by Being Himself

By Britney Grover Portraits by Allen MacMillan From his fun-loving side to his determination, Brian Feigus’ personality has set him up for success as a rider and trainer. His attention to detail has earned top awards in the hunter and equitation rings; his love of life and sense of humor make him a favorite of
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