Maddy Keck: At Home at Savannah College of Art and Design
Monday, July 05 2021
After a successful Junior career in the show ring, Maddy Keck had a dilemma: she wasn’t ready to give up on riding, but she also wanted to pursue her other passions. “I realized that I had never quite grown out … [Read more]
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Unbridled With Emil Spadone
Friday, June 04 2021
By Jan Westmark
Emil Spadone’s equestrian career started when he was 12 years old and his family moved within walking distance of Coppergate Farm, owned and operated by Tom and Lyla Florio, in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Emil’s mom loved … [Read more]
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Unbridled With Aaron Vale
Monday, May 17 2021
Show jumper Aaron Vale entered his first Grand Prix when he was only 14 years old, setting the stage for his life in the Grand Prix ring where he has amassed over 250 wins to date. Aaron, who owns the … [Read more]
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Junior Develops Her Own Jumpers and Has Working Student Goals
Monday, May 10 2021
Gabrielle Adams
Chardon, Ohio
High School Junior
How long have you been part of the horse world?
I’ve been riding for 10 years. I started when I was 7 years old at summer camp. I immediately loved riding and decided … [Read more]
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Sibling Saga: Whitney LaBrie and Frankie Owens’ Heritage of Horsemanship
Friday, May 07 2021
By Britney Grover
To say equestrianism runs in the Owens family is an understatement. Whitney Owens LaBrie and Frankie Owens are simply the latest generation that inherited the horse passion and have chosen to pursue careers in equestrian sport. Their … [Read more]
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Spreading the Word on the Power of Light
Monday, May 03 2021
Dr. Barbara Anne Murphy
Sallins, County Kildare, Ireland
Head of Equine Science, University College Dublin; Founder & Chief Scientific Officer, Equilume
How long have you been part of the horse world? How did you get started?
I rode ponies as … [Read more]
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Luis J. Rodriguez: Realty to the Rescue
Friday, April 30 2021
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek
As a realtor with the Luxury Division at Keller Williams in Wellington, Florida, Luis J. Rodriguez is always busy. He spends his time dealing with some of the most beautiful residences in … [Read more]
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Unbridled With Sally Ike
Friday, April 09 2021
By Jan Westmark
It’s been said if you need to get things done, then Sally Ike is the person to ask. Sally, who started working for the United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation in 1989, said her philosophy has always … [Read more]
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Tillie Jones: Cheering at College and Down Centerline
Monday, April 05 2021
By Ruby Tevis
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Tillie Jones has a lot on her plate, but she juggles her many endeavors with grace. The Nebraska Wesleyan University sophomore has been able to enjoy the traditional college experience as a proud … [Read more]
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Caitlin Gooch: Using Horses to Get Kids Reading
Friday, April 02 2021
By Britney Grover
Every weekend, Caitlin Gooch travels three hours from her home in Chesapeake, Virginia, to Wendell, North Carolina. Why? To be with her horses — and to share her horses with the community. Caitlin, already a busy mom … [Read more]
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