Evan and Ashley Donadt: Going Viral With Love and Laughter

By Tafra Donberger Portraits by Jeni Jo Brunner   What happens when a horse-crazy equestrian girl meets a never-touched-a-horse-before guy? If you’re Ashley and Evan Donadt, it might just be the beginning of a happily-ever-after that includes a solid dressage program and extremely popular social media channels featuring good-natured humor and horses.   Ashley, a
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Jan Lukens: Finding Joy in Fine Art

By Shya Beth Jan Lukens has always felt blessed to be an artist, turning his observations into works of art, but it hasn’t always been easy. “My biggest challenge starting out was fitting in to the equestrian world as an artist, not a rider. Although I spent the better part of two decades exhibiting 15
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Will Baker: Enjoying Horse Life Coast To Coast

By Laura Scaletti Portraits by Melissa Fuller   Will Baker has always lent a helping hand to other equestrians. Growing up, Will spent most of his weekends at the University of Richmond equestrian team’s barn where his father, Paul, was the coach. “I was too young to really help; I was 10 and under at
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Luke Jensen: A True Horseman, From Pony Kid to Professional

By Kimberly Gatto Portraits by Melissa Fuller   It has been said that a true horseman and his mount are joined not by tack, but by trust—and Luke Jensen has proven himself to be more than worthy of that adage. As one of the top equitation riders of recent years, Luke is well-known within the
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Kate Egan: Winning a Car, Mental Resilience and a Larger-Than-Life Equine

By Veronica Green-Gott Portraits by Melissa Fuller   Very few adults—let alone teenagers—get to win a brand new car. Kate Egan walked away from winning the 2023 WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championships with a brand new Ford Explorer XLT SUV, which she drove victoriously around the arena. Kate credits her family, her support system and
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Courtney Carson: Making Changes in the Lives of Groom

By Britney Grover Portraits by Kirsten Hannah   Courtney Carson keeps choosing the equestrian world, though her path may look different than many passionate equestrians might expect. Yes, she chose to pursue eventing as a rider rather than attend veterinary school, also working for a groom while earning a second undergraduate degree. But then she
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Kayden Muller-Janssen: Equestrian Royalty to Disney Star

By Kimberly Gatto   For every little girl who dreams of becoming a Disney star, Kayden Muller-Janssen is proof that all things are possible. The multi-talented young actress has won countless fans through her role as the lovable Hartley on the Disney Channel’s popular TV show “The Villains of Valley View.” She is also a
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Kelly Prather: An Eventing Journey Around the World

By Tafra Donberger   Sisters are often at odds: hair, clothes, parents, possessions—sisters can find anything to quarrel over, or they can find something to bond over. Eventer Kelly Prather had the kind of sister who sparked an all-consuming love of horses that evolved into a wonderful career, and it came without the usual sister
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Lauren Pileggi Friga & Show The Bows: From Puppy Woes to Smiles and Bows

By Jan Westmark Bauer   Lauren Pileggi Friga has her mother to thank for falling in love with horses. Her mother, Stacy Pileggi, grew up with horses in her backyard, and both Stacy and Lauren’s father, John Pileggi Jr., have supported Lauren through her entire riding career—beginning with ponies before she could walk. Lauren started
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Kate at the In Gate: Busy With Photography, Riding and a New Direction

By Jan Westmark Bauer   Kate Kosnoff, better known as Kate at the In Gate to equestrians at horse shows, is a busy photographer and entrepreneur. Kate wears a lot of hats running two businesses—Kate at the In Gate and In Gate Goods. “Kate at the In Gate has focused on equestrian sport and portrait
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