Lisa and Alessandra Veltri

Oceanport, New Jersey

Veltri Sport LLC

How did you and your daughter become part of the horse world? 

My daughter, Alessandra, started riding at age 4. She immediately took an interest at a friend’s birthday party … [Read more]

By Rob Jacobs

In my opinion, every human being experiences some degree of what is known as imposter syndrome. A friend of mine from the East Coast reached out to me and asked if I would consider writing a column … [Read more]

By Liz Halliday-Sharp

I’ve been in this game a long time now and have had my fair share of ups and downs and mistakes along the way. I think that if you choose eventing as your sport, then it’s inevitable … [Read more]

By Britney Grover

Louise Serio has dedicated her life to the hunter-jumper world, and even helped create the World Champion Hunter Rider (WCHR) program in 1991. After so many years as a rider and trainer, Louise wanted to create a … [Read more]

By Kimberly Gatto

Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek

It’s often said that four-leaf clovers bring good luck, and Valerie Vizcarrondo Pride is particularly adept at finding them. The Maryland-based FEI five-star rider, trainer and “S” judge—and owner/operator of the aptly-named … [Read more]

By Laura Scaletti

Portraits by Melissa Fuller

As “Roots” author Alex Haley once said, “In every conceivable manner, the family is a link to our past, a bridge to our future.” At Harkaway Farm, the Freels/Isop family is the living … [Read more]

By George Williams

There’s something about getting older that makes time go by faster. This past summer may have gone by quickly, perhaps partly because it was jam-packed with dressage for our youth. For me, it started with being in … [Read more]

By Laura Scaletti

Portraits by Melissa Fuller

Mattias Tromp has traveled the show circuit for the lion’s share of his 27 years. Born into an equestrian family, it didn’t take long for Mattias to saddle up and join his mother … [Read more]

By Cheyenne Lord

Portraits by Melissa Fuller

Inheriting her grandfather and parents’ passion for riding at an early age, Canada’s Erynn Ballard has always wanted her life to involve horses. Her grandfather, Bob, rode on the Canadian Equestrian Team in … [Read more]

Marcus Fairfax Fountaine 

Norfolk, UK 

Co-founder of Fairfax & Favor 

How did you become part of the horse world?

I have had horses at home my whole life. My mother started off my love, as she has been riding her … [Read more]