Finding the Correct Speed in the Ring
Friday, October 06 2023
By Margie Sugarman
I’m experiencing some issues as I’m moving up and starting to do certain classes at the shows. I’ve always been told it’s “track and pace,” and I hear this all the time when watching competitions on TV. … [Read more]
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The American Eventing Championships at the Kentucky Horse Park
Friday, October 06 2023
By Liz Halliday
There’s no denying the intrinsic value of the Kentucky Horse Park, in Lexington, Kentucky, in the world of equestrian sports. For so many event riders, this venue is an iconic destination that they dream about competing at, … [Read more]
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Unbridled With Jimmy Toon
Friday, October 06 2023
Jimmy Toon has truly done it all in the equestrian world, from standing with horses at kids’ parties to winning at Madison Square Garden (...)
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The Balance Between Lessons and Horse Showing
Friday, October 06 2023
By Rob Jacobs
Throughout the years, I’ve come into contact with a wide variety of riders across the country and there’s a large percentage of hunter-jumper riders that enjoy competing. Showing horses should be a fun way to challenge what … [Read more]
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Ela Ladwig: It Has Always Been About Horses
Friday, October 06 2023
Oprah Winfrey once said, “The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams.” Ela Ladwig has been on an equestrian adventure since she was a child (...)
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Amelia Newcomb: Bridging a Gap in the Dressage World
Friday, October 06 2023
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Lindsey Long
International-level dressage rider Amelia Newcomb is committed to making dressage accessible to anyone who wants to learn and improve in the sport. With a mantra of “Dressage for All,” Amelia, her husband, Germán … [Read more]
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Zachary Brandt: Keeping His Eyes on the Future
Friday, October 06 2023
By Jenna Young
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Hard work, determination, an elite-level mindset and balance: These attributes are what Zachary Brandt credits his successes to in the equine world. After a long journey, Zach, aboard Direct Advance, sailed to the … [Read more]
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Tyler Held: An Eventing Past Leads to a Sport Psychology Future
Friday, October 06 2023
By Juliana Chapman
Portraits by Adrienne Morella
Horses were one of the few things that captured Tyler Held’s attention as a shy child. As soon as she was in their presence, she felt a connection. “I was afraid of horses … [Read more]
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Megan Smith & Pilates for Equestrians: Serving Up the Secret Sauce of Winning to Riders
Friday, October 06 2023
By Britney Grover
Megan Smith may be a latecomer to the equestrian world, but she’s brought a wealth of knowledge that helps improve not only her own riding but the riding of others she teaches. She started riding at 40, … [Read more]
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Lisa Mooney: Risking It All for the Ride
Friday, October 06 2023
By Veronica Green-Gott
Portraits by Kirsten Hannah
Every rider has a story, but some have a story so incredible that the reader can’t help but cry. Lisa Mooney’s story is about her horse Wilson, a blue-ribbon winning machine of a … [Read more]
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