Growing Up With Snowman
Monday, February 22 2016
By Doris Degner-Foster
Harry deLeyer is famous for his partnership with Snowman, a grey gelding that he rescued from the kill wagon and rode to win at the elite level of show jumping, competing against the top horses in the … [Read more]
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Amateurisms: The Dreaded “Set-up” Day
Monday, February 15 2016
By Kathy Serio
Many amateurs and juniors probably haven’t had the privilege of being at the horse show for the dreaded “set-up” day. I was my own groom for many years, so I used to do my own set-up. It … [Read more]
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Sarah & Patrick: Big Enough to Touch Thousands
Monday, February 08 2016
By Britney Anderson
When Sarah Schaaf met her miniature horse Patrick, she had no idea just how “big” he’d turn out to be. Now, after 17 years together, they’re making a huge splash not only in the world of miniature … [Read more]
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Marti Hohmann: Loving Dogs and Dressage
Sunday, February 07 2016
By Lauren R. Giannini
Marti Hohman had it all: a Ph.D. in English and American literature, a good job developing web content and riding at a barn just outside New York City. After four years, however, she let her life … [Read more]
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Emily Keene’s Passion for Dressage
Tuesday, February 02 2016
By Katie Navarra
Invisible communication between horse and rider takes years of practice. It may be the most important skill all riders, and especially dressage riders, strive to master. “The communication in dressage is so subtle it feels psychic or … [Read more]
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Carly Dvorkin: Focused On Her Dreams
Wednesday, January 13 2016
By Jona Lane
Junior rider Carly Dvorkin is the youngest of four siblings and the only competitive rider of the family. She began riding at age 3 and by 5 she was competing in local shows. Carly rides for her … [Read more]
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Tiz a Celebrity Sighting
Wednesday, January 06 2016
By Susan Friedland-Smith
Living in Southern California, once in awhile I cross paths with notable individuals. Like the time I saw Kobe Bryant at my fitness center working out. Another time I was shopping and I kept looking at a … [Read more]
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Against the Odds
Tuesday, December 22 2015
By Doris Degner-Foster
At the Totally Thoroughbred Horse Show at Pimlico Race Track in Maryland this past July, a young bay gelding named Atom was there mainly to gain experience. It was only his second show and his owner was … [Read more]
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Detroit Horse Power Rides Into The City
Monday, December 14 2015
By Mandy Alexander
Detroit Horse Power is a nonprofit inner-city riding program created by David Silver, a 25-year-old Pony Club member. David created Detroit Horse Power when, as an elementary school teacher, he saw a need for underprivileged youth to … [Read more]
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Never Too Old: Journey With Horses and Friends
Monday, December 07 2015
By Jane Bunting Sage
Who would have thought, when I started riding at the age of 13 at Mountain Lakes Camp in Pennsylvania, that at 76, I’d still be riding. This journey isn’t about my riding, but the horses I’ve … [Read more]
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