Lisa Mooney: Risking It All for the Ride

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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Katherine Anne Brewer: Waiting for Opportunity to Knock

By Laura Scaletti

Portraits by Kirsten Hannah

When opportunity knocks, Katherine Brewer is always ready to open the door. From her first invitation to sit in the saddle to her current job at Arkay Sporthorses in Belgium, when given the … [Read more]

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Samantha Dawn: Doors Opened by Closing a Shutter

By Shya Beth

Samantha Dawn’s story could be summed up in a few words: When one door closes, another opens. She’s always lived with that mindset, no matter the situation—through heart-wrenching times and unbelievably happy moments, horses, art and music … [Read more]

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Zayna Rizvi: Horses from Family to Finals

By Laura Scaletti

Portraits by Melissa Fuller

 

Growing up, Zayna Rizvi put fashion ahead of function when it came to her riding attire. “I would only ride my first pony, Buttons, in a princess outfit. I refused to wear … [Read more]

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Samantha Wolfram: Finding Success in America and Overseas

By Juliana Chapman

Portraits by Kirsten Hannah

 

“There is no quick fix when it comes to horses,” said Samantha Wolfram, a 22-year-old equestrian professional. “You can’t flip a switch and the horse comes out broke and is easy to ride.” … [Read more]

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Cedar Potts-Warner: At Liberty and Beyond

Story and Portraits by Jennifer DeMaro

 

Picture a suburban neighborhood in Jackson, Mississippi, with a large yard, a miniature barn with fencing and a miniature horse named Little River in it. Cedar Potts-Warner grew up living every young girl’s … [Read more]

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Jordan Melfi: Turning a Secret Horse Life Into a Career

By Veronica Green-Gott

Portraits by Shelly Carter

 

Jordan Melfi exemplifies the meaning of perseverance. Once shamed for his love of horses, Jordan never gave up on riding and is now traveling the East Coast building a reputation for having … [Read more]

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Olivia Williams: From University of Notre Dame to European Dreamin’

By Veronica Green-Gott

Portraits by Melissa Fuller

 

Olivia Williams, who started her riding career in a town with a population of less than 200 people, has now competed at some of the top equestrian destinations all over the country. … [Read more]

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Raymond White Jr.: Sharing His Sister’s Story

By Britney Grover

 

Cheryl White was just 17 years old in 1971 when she became the first female Black jockey in history—but you’ve probably never heard of her. Her brother Raymond White Jr. is on a mission to write … [Read more]

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Kisa Kavass: A Storyteller at Heart, Capturing the Unknown

By Shya Beth

Art is created to explore, document and describe time, emotion, connection and history. While there are artists who are painters or sculptors, there are also artists who are storytellers, first and foremost. That is decisively where photographer … [Read more]

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