Living a Legacy: Spencer Smith
Friday, July 17 2015
By Lindsay Brock
Ask the average teenager what they want to do with the rest of their life and the answer doesn’t usually include following in the footsteps of their parents. But, for 18-year-old Spencer Smith, horse sport is exactly … [Read more]
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Janet Crawford: A Life Revolving Around Ponies and Painting
Monday, July 06 2015
By Taylor Renner
Janet Crawford Hicks has been passionate about art and horses for as long as she can remember. The New England equine artist, based in Massachusetts, focuses on classic portraiture of horses and dogs depicting the equestrian … [Read more]
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My Ride with the Law (at Rolex!)
Tuesday, June 30 2015
By Susan Friedland-Smith
Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought I’d ever have the chance to ride the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event cross-country course during the “Best Weekend All Year” in April! Especially since I’ve had my horse … [Read more]
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Callie Schott — Coming Back Home
Friday, June 26 2015
By Doris Degner-Foster
Callie Schott has two superstitions. “When I’m riding in an important class, I hate having anything new: no new breeches or a new show coat,” she said. “I also leave my dry cleaning tags on my clothes … [Read more]
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Pipe Stalls Offer Great Views in California
Thursday, June 18 2015
By Susan Friedland-Smith
Question: When is a barn not a barn? In the United Kingdom when you go to ride horses at the “yard”? Or perhaps when you’re a home renovator who turns a legitimate horse barn into a house … [Read more]
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From Medical School to a New Life in Wellington
Friday, June 05 2015
Nataly Leibovitz’s Dreams Have Come True
By Doris Degner-Foster
Israel native Nataly Leibovitz went on vacation to Wellington, Florida, after her third year of medical school and was so impressed that she left school to move there. “I was star … [Read more]
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Loyal Sweet Briar Community Fights to Save College
Friday, May 29 2015
By Lauren R. Giannini
“Holla Holla Holla Nothing That You Cannot Do”: Sweet Briar College’s cheer can double as a battle cry. On March 3, 2015, the 114-year-old center of women’s learning seemed to be tottering on the brink of … [Read more]
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The Joys of Winning
Friday, May 22 2015
By Brianne Goutal
Like most experiences in life, show jumping comes with its highs and lows. Having a bad run or feeling like you didn’t compete to the best of your ability can lead to disappointment. The counter to those … [Read more]
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Blogging the Pony Club Way
Saturday, May 16 2015
By Amanda Alexander
Gillian Warner is a 15-year-old H-B Horse Management and C-3 Traditional member of Lion Country Pony Club in the Eastern Pennsylvania Region. Gillian writes a blog for Eventing Nation, highlighting her experiences as a Pony Club … [Read more]
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The Heart of a Polo Pony
Wednesday, May 06 2015
By Kerstie Allen
We’ve all loved that one special horse. Whether it was a naughty first pony or a seasoned show horse, equines hold a special place in our heart. We may love that horse or pony so much we … [Read more]
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