Talking About Faith, Books, Horses and Being Married to “Larry, the Cable Guy”
Monday, July 25 2022
Cara Whitney Nebraska Mom, Wife, Horse Enthusiast, Author, including her new book, “Country Soul: Inspiring Stories of Heartache turned to Hope” How long have you loved horses? Since I watched my first episode of “Gunsmoke” back in 1980. I saw Matt Dillon ride up on his horse and I thought that was the most beautiful creature I had
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Sabina Chambers: Full Circle—Riding to Judging and Back
Thursday, July 21 2022
By Laura Scaletti Portraits by Ruby Tevis All it took was a nickel to get Sabina Chambers started with horses as a child. With a shiny coin in her hand, she gleefully inserted it into a mechanical horse ride outside of the local department store and began cantering away. When her nickel was up and
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Maria Costa: A Life Based On Horses
Monday, July 11 2022
By Kimberly Gatto Portraits by Melissa Fuller In the fast-paced world of Grand Prix show jumping, Maria Costa is a rising star. At just 29 years of age, the Wellington-based pro already has a long list of accomplishments, including multiple Grand Prix victories and several Nations Cup appearances. This past winter, Maria and her longtime
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Steffen Peters: Grateful to Pursue the American Dream
Wednesday, July 06 2022
By Kimberly Gatto Portraits by Lori Ovanessian It has been said that gratitude is a powerful catalyst for happiness—and when watching the legendary Steffen Peters ride, one cannot help but feel a sense of joy. A three-time Olympic medalist, Steffen continues to excel in the dressage arena at the age of 57 with no
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Taylor Land: A Positive Outlook on Show Jumping
Tuesday, July 05 2022
By Cheyenne Lord Portraits by Kristie Scholten Sharing a love of horses with her whole family is something irreplaceable for Grand Prix show jumper Taylor Land. Born to dynamic duo Kim and Jay Land, Taylor has always had horses in her blood. She spent most of her childhood running around their barn in Alpharetta,
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Martha Ingram’s Family Ties, From Horses to Philanthropy
Monday, June 27 2022
By Laura Scaletti Portraits by Brenda Black With the last name of Ingram, Martha Ingram was destined to have horses as a central part of her life. “Growing up in an equestrian family has been amazing. There really isn’t anything quite like it. Horses are amazing creatures and I love that I get to
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Mindset: Making or Breaking a Comeback
Sunday, June 26 2022
By Margie Sugarman Someone recently approached me with this story, which might sound familiar to many of you: “I’ve been riding somewhat more confidently and comfortably for the past year. Then a Facebook memory reminded me of when I broke my arm and collar bone years ago. The day after that Facebook reminder, I went
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Blessed Are the Grooms
Friday, June 24 2022
By George Williams “Behind every successful man, there is a strong woman.” Granted, it still might be true in my case, but the old adage is surely outdated and no longer always correct. However, in equestrian sports, it’s fair to say that behind every successful rider there is a fabulous groom. Many years ago, when
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Caitlin Boyle: From Horse Family to Horse Professional
Wednesday, June 22 2022
By Laura Scaletti Portraits by Melissa Fuller Caitlin Boyle may not have been born in a barn, but it didn’t take her long to get there. As the daughter of horse show manager, judge and trainer Pat Boyle, barn time quickly became a fixture in Caitlin’s life. Today, Caitlin is a professional rider and
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Bill Rube: Giving Many a Reason To Smile
Monday, June 20 2022
By Laura Scaletti Portraits by Melissa Fuller In 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic began wreaking havoc on the world, Bill Rube, like many of us, was looking for a reason to smile. After a five-year hiatus, Bill found his way back into the saddle again when COVID forced the Gleneayre Equestrian Program in Lumberton,
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