On Top of the Eventing World
Tuesday, April 28 2015
By Jan Westmark
Jumping to the top of the eventing world is no easy feat but William Fox-Pitt, who won last year’s Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event and is featured on our cover, manages to make it look easy. He had … [Read more]
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Having a Go at Playing Polo
Thursday, April 09 2015
By Susan Friedland-Smith
My first real-life exposure to polo took place when I was a teenager and somehow my non-horsey parents acquired tickets to a match at Oakbrook Polo Club outside Chicago. My impressions were that I’d love to gallop … [Read more]
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Battle on the Beach
Thursday, April 02 2015
By Kerstie Allen
Last year, the 10th Miami Beach Polo World Cup was played just an hour down the turnpike from Wellington, Florida. With Miami being one of my favorite destinations, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to play in … [Read more]
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The Spectacular Life of Fernanda Kellogg
Wednesday, March 18 2015
Founder of Fitch’s Corner Horse Trials, Supporter of Olympic Riders and All-Around Devoted Horsewoman
By Rebecca Baldridge
It’s a gorgeous day at Winley Farm in Millbrook, New York, but Fernanda Kellogg isn’t distracted by the spectacular scenery. She’s in the … [Read more]
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Heart and Soul
Thursday, March 05 2015
The Musical and Equestrian Pursuits of Ki-Juan Minors
By Katie Navarra
Bermuda native Ki-Juan Minors never passes up an opportunity to grab a microphone or ride a horse. “Horses are my heart and music is my soul,” he said.
A … [Read more]
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Loving Polo Is A Great Workout
Friday, February 27 2015
By Kerstie Allen
Every school has that kid who was obsessed with horses. I was that kid. I never grew out of the “I love horses” phase. I’d speak, draw and even run like a horse, and still do to … [Read more]
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Emma Waldfogel Makes Her Mark on the Hunter World
Friday, February 20 2015
By Lindsay Y. McCall
In the hunter world, the East Coast gets a large amount of attention for their brilliant horses, top-ranking professionals and experienced young athletes. However, the West Coast hunter world is as strong as ever and in … [Read more]
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Changing Lives by Jumping for a Just World
Monday, February 02 2015
By Doris Degner-Foster
What do Batman character costumes have to do with helping children in poverty-stricken countries? Quite a lot, actually.
At the uniquely entertaining charity class during the inaugural Longines Los Angeles Masters show, JustWorld International’s Riding Ambassadors Laura … [Read more]
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How I Met My Knight in Shining Horseshoes
Monday, January 26 2015
By Susan Friedland-Smith
Happy horse-filled days are here again! After kissing several frogs, I found my tall, dark and handsome perfect equine match! The path that led to my new horse was long and arduous, sharing characteristics with the dating … [Read more]
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Olympic Gold Medalist Laura Kraut’s Journey: Keep Calm and Ride On
Monday, January 19 2015
By Doris Degner-Foster
One of Laura Kraut’s best horses came into her life as a result of boredom. She was at a show in Belgium in 2005 and didn’t speak the language, so her attention wandered while watching a Grand … [Read more]
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