Believing in the Horse Nobody Believed In: Cooley Quicksilver
Sunday, August 07 2022
By Liz Halliday-Sharp
I have had many young horses in my time, and one thing I’ve learned is that it’s rarely the perfect, easy baby that becomes the next superstar. In fact, I’ve always considered it a positive to have … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Unbridled With Steve Stephens
Sunday, August 07 2022
By Britney Grover
Steve Stephens knows a good jump course—he competed over hundreds, winning events like the American Gold Cup and Nations Cups around the world. Since the ’80s, Steve has been putting his interest in jumps and courses to … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Ava Barnes: A Heart for Horses and Horses for the Heart
Sunday, August 07 2022
By Ruby Tevis
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Anyone who’s had the privilege of loving a horse knows the magic of their presence. Twelve-year-old pony rider Ava Barnes was drawn to horses from the very beginning. She couldn’t predict the success … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Luca & Ella Endzweig: Twin Sisters Enjoying the Pure Joy of Ponies
Sunday, August 07 2022
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
At first meeting, twin sisters Luca and Ella Endzweig might appear quiet and reserved. Get to know them, and their personalities are as different as any two 10-year-old girls.
“They’re super different—Luca is … [Read more]
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Kesia Finley: Overcoming Obstacles to Pursue Her Passion
Sunday, August 07 2022
By Shya Beth
Even though Kesia Finley’s path to the world of horses and art was paved with obstacles and heartache, you could say she was destined to bring her artistic talents to the world. In March of 2020, right … [Read more]
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Small But Mighty: FEI Dressage Ponies
Saturday, August 06 2022
By George Williams
They may be small, but they are mighty in Europe. In many ways, their mightiness shines through in terms of the education they can provide to young dressage athletes. They, of course, are the FEI Ponies.
I … [Read more]
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Talking About Faith, Books, Horses and Being Married to “Larry, the Cable Guy”
Monday, July 25 2022
Cara Whitney
Nebraska
Mom, Wife, Horse Enthusiast, Author, including her new book, “Country Soul: Inspiring Stories of Heartache turned to Hope”
How long have you loved horses?
Since I watched my first episode of “Gunsmoke” back in 1980. I saw … [Read more]
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Sabina Chambers: Full Circle—Riding to Judging and Back
Thursday, July 21 2022
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Ruby Tevis
All it took was a nickel to get Sabina Chambers started with horses as a child. With a shiny coin in her hand, she gleefully inserted it into a mechanical horse ride outside … [Read more]
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Maria Costa: A Life Based On Horses
Monday, July 11 2022
By Kimberly Gatto
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
In the fast-paced world of Grand Prix show jumping, Maria Costa is a rising star. At just 29 years of age, the Wellington-based pro already has a long list of accomplishments, including multiple … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature