By Amanda Picciotto Feitosa

Getting to the top of any industry is a mix of determination, expertise and a little bit of luck. Fellow equestrians know adding horses to that equation makes the climb for success even more unique. That’s … [Read more]

By Ruby Tevis

Mary Choate’s impact within the horse show community stretches far and wide. She’s a second-generation steward—inspired by her father, Tom Brennan, who was a steward for USEF and FEI. Mary was raised in a family of eight … [Read more]

By Rob Jacobs

I remind my students that human error occurs, and mistakes are guaranteed to happen whether a rider is learning how to demonstrate a proper “jumping position” or if that rider is preparing for the Olympics. I have … [Read more]

By Liz Halliday-Sharp

The dressage phase in eventing is very tough. Not only does the rider need to be accurate and precise, but teaching a fit horse to be relaxed, trained and rideable in the ring when they are ready … [Read more]

By Ruby Tevis

Portraits by Hannah Waroway

If Kirsten Hannah isn’t riding in the show ring, you can find her on the sidelines behind a camera. Kirsten is a junior at North Carolina State, an accomplished equestrian and the owner … [Read more]

Gigi Stetler

Wellington and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida

RV Sales of Broward

How did you become part of the horse world? 

I was obsessed with horses from the time I was 11. I would see them in a pasture when … [Read more]

By Ruby Tevis

Portraits by Melissa Fuller

Brett Ingram has made a lifelong commitment to his equestrian education. From catch riding as a teenager to training carriage tour horses in his hometown of Charleston, South Carolina, then across the world … [Read more]

By George Williams

Another year is here and 2023 is looking to be an exciting year for dressage. Because the Paris Olympics are in 2024, we will have the Pan American Games and the European Championships in early September in … [Read more]

Kelly Sigler

Looking Glass Farm

Wagener, South Carolina

Horse development specialist and horsemanship instructor

How did you get started in the horse world? 

I have been part of the horse world since I was 4 years old, so 48 years … [Read more]