Daniel Bedoya: Riding For A Living From Bolivia to Texas
By Tafra Donberger
Portraits by Kristie Nichols
It began some 3,600 miles away from Houston, Texas. It began, even, before Daniel Bedoya was the proverbial twinkle in his parents’ eyes.
You might say Daniel’s love of horses began with his … [Read more]
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Chloe Reid: From Family Ties to Finals Teams
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek
Chloe Reid has been around famous equestrians her entire life. Her first time on a horse was with Olympic show jumper Lauren Hough — but Chloe doesn’t even remember it. “While Lauren … [Read more]
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StableStrides: Equine-Assisted Therapy as a First Choice, Not a Last Resort
By Britney Grover
StableStrides has been an active force for good in Colorado Springs since 1981. Though it’s had several different names and has developed and expanded its programs over the years, the mission has remained the same: using horses … [Read more]
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Unbridled With Boyd Martin
By Jan Westmark
Eventer Boyd Martin is a fan favorite who draws a crowd wherever he goes thanks to his great riding, quick wit, easygoing personality and charming accent. Boyd grew up in Australia as the son of winter Olympians … [Read more]
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Allen Nabors: Leaving Hollywood for Horses
By Doris Degner-Foster
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
Allen Nabors has worked for years in movies and television, the most memorable for many fans being his role in “The Big Bang Theory” as Penny’s brief love interest, Doug. But if you … [Read more]
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Allison Kroff: Learning by Watching
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Kristie Nichols
There are a few unusual things about Allison Kroff and her path to being a professional equestrian: She entered her first grand prix when she was just 15 years old, even though she … [Read more]
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Ask the Judge: Stephanie Cumming
By Carter Anderson
Have you ever wondered what the judge is looking for? Stephanie Cumming has been judging collegiate meets for eight years and has a specific process when choosing the winner. If she’s not in the judge’s booth, you … [Read more]
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Great and Small: Using Horses to Ensure All Know They’re Great
By Britney Grover
Some hope to find a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. For others, it would be far more valuable to find a horse. Even just a few minutes with a horse can do wonders … [Read more]
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Tracey Noonan: One Wicked Good Woman
By Kathryn McMackin
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
There’s something about a horse — and a barn, for that matter — that teaches lessons and builds character. From focus and drive to empathy, the traits honed from a partnership with a … [Read more]
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Cliques Versus True Friendship
By Margie Sugarman
Margie Sugarman is a leading board-certified psychotherapist and sports consultant based in New York. Margie’s desire is to enhance performance through the connection between the mind and body, and her current client list includes Olympic, professional and … [Read more]
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