Doug and Jess Payne: From the Olympics to Family, Finding the Perfect Balance

By Kimberly Gatto Portraits by Pam Jensen Payne Equestrian proudly displays the American flag in their barn, while Doug Payne, left, groom Courtney Carson, middle, and Jess Payne sport their USA wear. Doug was a member of the 2021 Tokyo Olympic USEF Eventing Team and was the highest-ranking U.S. individual horse and rider, placing 16th
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Haylie Kerstetter: Riding and Networking at Centenary University

Haylie and Houdini, a horse from Centenary University. Photo by Kylie Dailey   Haylie Kerstetter has always known that horses would be a part of her life, but wasn’t sure exactly how they would fit in. Now a senior at Centenary University, Haylie is majoring in equine studies: communications for the equine industry, and hopes to
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Unbridled With David O’Connor

By Britney Grover   David O’Connor says he’s inspired by athletes from any sport who work to become true masters of their craft, but many would say that’s exactly what he did in eventing. By the time he retired from competition in 2004, he’d won every color of Olympic medal—including individual gold from the 2000
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Unbridled With Danny Robertshaw

By Britney Grover It’s impossible to tell whether Danny Robertshaw is more acclaimed for his career in the saddle, which earned him a place in the Show Hunter Hall of Fame and still influences top riders today, or as the co-founder of Danny & Ron’s Rescue, which has placed over 12,000 dogs so far. Danny
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Hallie Rush: Stepping Up With Auburn Equestrian

By Haylie Kerstetter Horses have always been a major part of Hallie Rush’s life, so when she was looking for a college, she chose Auburn University for their top-class equestrian program. Currently in her freshman year, Hallie enjoys everything about Auburn and the equestrian team. Hallie began riding at age 5 and has been hooked
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Raising Hunters Right at Hickory Manor

Kimmy Risser Paris, Kentucky Horse farm owner and breeder How long have you been part of the horse world? I rode my first pony when I was 3 years old, received lessons on my 8th birthday and the rest is history. I grew up on Hatteras Island, North Carolina, and learned to ride on the
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Bringing Bloodlines to North America at Rising Star Farm

Ronda Stavisky Silver Creek, Georgia Horse breeder   How long have you been part of the horse world?  I began riding at the age of 5 and fell in love with horses. Since that time, I never looked back. Growing up in western Massachusetts, I was a member of the Berkshire Hills Pony Club and
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On the Road With Blueberry Hill

Ardath “Ardie” Kingslee Hastey  Georgeville, Quebec, and Ocala, Florida Owner and Founder of Blueberry Hill How long have you been part of the horse world?  Since day one, I’ve always had a love for animals. When I was 3, my babysitter used to put me on their fat, old retired gelding, bareback. I would sit

The Ins and Outs of Indoors

By Chrissie Kear I hear riders talk about “Indoors” all the time. Can you explain what it is and what shows are considered Indoors? Indoors is essentially the Pennsylvania National Horse Show (PNHS) in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; the Washington International Horse Show (WIHS), historically held in downtown Washington, D.C. but held in Tryon, North Carolina, this

Unbridled With Christian Currey

By Jan Westmark FarmVet trucks offering horse and pet supplements and supplies are a common sight at horse shows throughout the horse world, all the brain child of horseman and entrepreneur Christian Currey. “I started FarmVet in August 1999 believing I could take my horse experience and leverage it on the internet,” Christian said. “Things did
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