Reliving the Pan American Games in Chile
Friday, December 29 2023
By Liz Halliday
I recently had the honor of representing my country at the Pan American Games in Santiago, Chile, with Miks Master C. It has been a goal of mine for many, many years to be on a senior
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Looking Back and Thinking Forward
Friday, December 29 2023
By George Williams
As the year comes to a close, we find ourselves reflecting on the past 12 months yet all the while thinking about what the next year will bring. Looking back, 2023 could be referred to as the … [Read more]
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Unbridled With Jane Fennessy
Friday, December 29 2023
By Britney Grover
Jane Fennessy grew up riding alongside her father and five siblings—despite her mother’s intense fear of horses—in Grosse Pointe, Michigan. “After a year of college, I came home and told my parents they were wasting their money, … [Read more]
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The Life Skills Learned Through Riding
Friday, December 29 2023
By Margie Sugarman
Childhood is a critical period for developing essential life skills. One unconventional yet highly effective method of learning many of these skills is through a life around horses. Equine activities can be a powerful tool for both … [Read more]
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A Reflection Letter to Myself
Friday, December 29 2023
By Rob Jacobs
Dear Robert Lawrence Jacobs,
This year was quite the adventure for you, a year that may prove to be unforgettable. What you had in mind at the beginning of the year shifted quite quickly as an unexpected
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2023 Hot Horsemen
Tuesday, December 12 2023
Neal Tredinnick
When Neal Tredinnick became a farrier 20 years ago, he never would have dreamed that he would shoe all across the world for multiple international championships, including two Olympic gold-medal horses. “I never appreciated the places horses can … [Read more]
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The 2023 Sidelines Hot Horseman of the Year: Woods Baughman: Working His Way to Living His Dream
Tuesday, December 12 2023
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Growing up in Lexington, Kentucky, Woods Baughman was surrounded daily by all things horse. Driving through Lexington, he couldn’t help but see horses, whether they were in a field along the road, on … [Read more]
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Leah Tenney: Embracing Dressage, Interior Design and Life
Tuesday, December 12 2023
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Emma Claire Stephens
Whether she’s in the saddle or her design studio, Leah Tenney is all about the details. An international dressage rider today, Leah has been captivated by dressage since her first time … [Read more]
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Lauren Crooks-Brennan: A Lifelong Equine Connection
Tuesday, December 12 2023
By Jillian Sinclair
Portraits by Mellisa Fuller
In the dynamic world of show jumping, where every stride counts and every jump tells a story, the journey of Lauren Crooks-Brennan stands out as a testament to dedication, passion and unwavering commitment. … [Read more]
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Joni Werthan: A Real Life Dr. Dolittle
Tuesday, December 12 2023
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Brenda Black
As a child, Joni Werthan loved traveling with her parents to New York City. Although the Werthan family had horses at home in Tennessee, Joni was fascinated by the carriage horses she saw … [Read more]
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