The What and Why of the Volte

By George Williams
Try riding a small circle in 12 strides. The chances are that you will find yourself riding a volte. You could do this in trot or the canter. While perhaps you ride them in practice because you’re
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Patty Foster & Rolling Acres Farm: How to Succeed in Life, Family and Horses

By Britney Grover

Portraits by Melissa Fuller

Fifty years ago, Samuel and Janice Nicholson purchased a 200-acre farm in Montgomery County, Maryland. What started as simply a place to call home and house their own horses has grown into a … [Read more]

Unbridled With Jack Towell

By Britney Grover

When Jack Towell was 16 years old, his father handed him the keys to the truck and said, “You’ve got to take it from here”—referring to Jack’s passion for horses. Since that moment, he’s been doing whatever … [Read more]

Riding the Ups, Downs and Everything in Between

By Liz Halliday-Sharp 

Eventing is certainly a sport that demands resilience. It’s dangerous and challenging, and requires hours of training and perseverance. The feeling after a successful weekend of competition can be truly addicting and is what spurs on so … [Read more]

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Scarlett Gauthier: Achieving Unlikely Dreams

By Laura Scaletti

Portraits by Kristie Scholten

Scarlett Gauthier’s equestrian journey once seemed improbable. However, like Walt Disney famously said, “All your dreams can come true if you have the courage to pursue them.”

A horse lover as long as … [Read more]

Meet the Sidelines Hot Horsemen of 2022

Jack LaTorre 

Jack LaTorre may have gotten what some would consider a “late” start to his riding career, but now 21, Jack has a head start on life with his own business as well as wisdom and meaning far beyond … [Read more]

Elyse Hart: A Story of Sobriety, Grit & Gratitude 

By Laura Scaletti

Portraits by Lori Ovanessian

Elyse Hart’s life has been a rollercoaster for the entirety of her 33 years. Adoption, discovering the magic of horses, addiction, overdoses, multiple trips to rehab, finding love, open heart surgeries, becoming a … [Read more]

Alex Matz: Winning His Own Race

By Britney Grover

Portraits by Adrienne Morella

They say the most effective way to learn a language is by total immersion. That’s how Alex Matz has learned horses.

Horses are a heritage in the family of Alex’s mother, DD, whose … [Read more]

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Unbridled With Mary Knowlton

By Britney Grover

To say Mary Knowlton’s life has revolved around horses is an understatement. She’s worked her way through the horse industry, including over 40 years running her Knightsbridge Farm, earning her “R” hunter and equitation judge’s card and … [Read more]

Positive Stress-Busting Habits to Help Conquer Anxiety

By Margie Sugarman

I haven’t been to Indoors since I was a Junior. I worked hard this year, have the right horse and proper training, and qualified for two finals. My horse is amazing, and I know she will be … [Read more]