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]
- Published in Weekly Feature
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]
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Steffen Peters: Grateful to Pursue the American Dream
Wednesday, July 06 2022
By Kimberly Gatto
Portraits by Lori Ovanessian
It has been said that gratitude is a powerful catalyst for happiness—and when watching the legendary Steffen Peters ride, one cannot help but feel a sense of joy. A three-time Olympic medalist, … [Read more]
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Taylor Land: A Positive Outlook on Show Jumping
Tuesday, July 05 2022
By Cheyenne Lord
Portraits by Kristie Scholten
Sharing a love of horses with her whole family is something irreplaceable for Grand Prix show jumper Taylor Land. Born to dynamic duo Kim and Jay Land, Taylor has always had horses … [Read more]
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Martha Ingram’s Family Ties, From Horses to Philanthropy
Monday, June 27 2022
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Brenda Black
With the last name of Ingram, Martha Ingram was destined to have horses as a central part of her life. “Growing up in an equestrian family has been amazing. There really isn’t … [Read more]
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Mindset: Making or Breaking a Comeback
Sunday, June 26 2022
By Margie Sugarman
Someone recently approached me with this story, which might sound familiar to many of you: “I’ve been riding somewhat more confidently and comfortably for the past year. Then a Facebook memory reminded me of when I broke … [Read more]
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Blessed Are the Grooms
Friday, June 24 2022
By George Williams
“Behind every successful man, there is a strong woman.” Granted, it still might be true in my case, but the old adage is surely outdated and no longer always correct. However, in equestrian sports, it’s fair to … [Read more]
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Caitlin Boyle: From Horse Family to Horse Professional
Wednesday, June 22 2022
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Caitlin Boyle may not have been born in a barn, but it didn’t take her long to get there. As the daughter of horse show manager, judge and trainer Pat Boyle, barn time … [Read more]
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