Kimberly Gatto: Born to Write, Born to Ride
Monday, December 03 2018
By Kathryn McMackin
It’s unusual for Kimberly Gatto to be on the receiving end of questions.
An accomplished author and lifelong horsewoman, Kimberly is more likely to be found in the interviewer’s chair, researching for one of her many non-fiction … [Read more]
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Terri Crowley: Traditional Painting in the Modern World
Wednesday, October 31 2018
By Shelby Phillips
If you told Monet that you could bring his “Water Lilies” to life without a single paint brush, he would definitely shake his head in disbelief. Mississippi-based artist Terri Crowley does just this, merging two worlds: the … [Read more]
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Ken and Emily Smith: Working and Riding Together
Monday, October 15 2018
By Dani Moritz-Long
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
While working and living together can often be a recipe for disaster, that isn’t the case for equestrian power couple Ken and Emily Smith. The owners and trainers of Ashland Farms, which is … [Read more]
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Amanda Steege: Finding Her Inspiration by Leaving it Behind
Wednesday, October 10 2018
By Laurie Berglie
Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek
While horses have always been a part of Amanda Steege’s life, it wasn’t until her last year of college that she realized they would become her life. Armed with a psychology degree … [Read more]
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Makayla Benjamin: Enjoying Horses From Sweet Briar to Bitterroot
Wednesday, September 26 2018
By Carrie Wirth
After donning a cap and gown and graduating from Sweet Briar College, 2018 USEF/Cacchione Cup winner Makayla Benjamin packed her bags and road-tripped to Wyoming with her best friend and IHSA teammate Courtney Barry. The two riders … [Read more]
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Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue: Stubbornly Advocating for Misunderstood Animals
Thursday, September 20 2018
By Britney Grover
In the equestrian world, horses have a cousin far too often overlooked: equus asinus, or donkeys and burros. Mark and Amy Meyers were once among the many who didn’t know anything about donkeys, but taking in just … [Read more]
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Julie Ulrich: Four Lifetimes of Horses
Wednesday, August 22 2018
By Lauren R. Giannini
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
Former grand prix jumper rider Julie Ulrich holds an unofficial Ph.D. in horses. A firm believer in the importance of flat work, she can ride and train at the highest level of … [Read more]
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Mimi Wroten and the Sweet Briar Vixens Take on the NCEA
Monday, August 13 2018
By Carter Anderson
The Sweet Briar Vixens, of Sweet Briar College in Virginia, have completed their first year as a National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA) team with Head Coach Mimi Wroten leading the way. Mimi is excited to add to … [Read more]
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Angel Heart Farm: Joy and Ponies for Children with Cancer
Wednesday, July 11 2018
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Hannah Draughan
It was just a walk-trot class at a class A Arabian show, but Kira and Krystal Annie EN looked fit for any world stage. With fancy bows attached to her riding helmet, Kira … [Read more]
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Maggie Jayne: Life in a Horse Show Family
Monday, June 11 2018
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 … [Read more]
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