Julie Lawther: Sharing the Love of Horses in Art

By Shya Beth 

Using oils, acrylics and color pencils, Julie Lawther lends her one-of-a-kind style to each of her paintings. While pursuing a realistic approach to each subject, she demonstrates the uncanny ability to forge a connection with each viewer … [Read more]

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Ian Gaudio: Helping Others and Creating Community 

By Britney Grover

Ian Gaudio may only be 15 years old, but he has a strong sense of community that belies his youth. In junior high, Ian participated with Dylan’s Wings of Change as a Wingman to lend emotional and … [Read more]

Unbridled With Jessica Newman

By Jan Westmark

As the founder of JustWorld International, Jessica Newman is changing the world. She started the non-profit in 2003, naming it JustWorld because her inspiration was to create a more just world. Since its inception, JustWorld has helped … [Read more]

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Maddy Keck: At Home at Savannah College of Art and Design

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

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

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

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

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 

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

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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