Jimmy & Danielle Torano: Family Finishes First
Sunday, February 27 2022
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Last summer, Jimmy and Danielle Torano embarked on their first “traveling circus.” Normally, the family travels from horse show to horse show during the summer circuit while living in a motor home. Last … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Luis Reteguez-Denizard: Fortune Favors the Bold
Friday, February 25 2022
By Kimberly Gatto
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
A common translation of a Latin proverb—“fortune favors the bold”—advises us that courage, when followed, can bring great reward. For international dressage rider, trainer and instructor Luis “Lou” Retiguez-Denizard, that proverb is not … [Read more]
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Brendan Wise Takes Life by the Reins—and Then Throws Them Away
Tuesday, February 15 2022
By Laurie Berglie
Portraits by James Berglie
Brendan Wise wanted to be a cowboy when he grew up. Clanging spurs, dusty boots, leather batwing chaps, broad-brimmed hat—that was the vision for his future. However, life presents us with challenges and … [Read more]
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Josh Dolan: Keeping It Fun from Minis to Kangaroos
Thursday, February 10 2022
By Kimberly Gatto
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
It is said that each of us can make a difference in the world, and professional rider Josh Dolan seems to personify that statement. Whether he is training a young horse, rehoming and … [Read more]
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Bill McMullin: Dressage for Life and Life for Dressage
Thursday, February 03 2022
By Anna Sochocky
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Transplanting a teenage hunter-jumper from the hills of Vermont to Germany, where classical dressage reigns supreme, can either be an unwelcome adolescent detour or a chapter that cements the origins of an equestrian … [Read more]
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Tootie Anderson: Jumping the Odds
Monday, January 31 2022
By Kimberly Gatto
Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek
Cynthia “Tootie” Anderson is not one to back down from a challenge. The Virginia-based rider and horsewoman, who describes herself as a self-made eventer, has overcome numerous obstacles in her more than … [Read more]
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Kim Burnette: Sharing the Joy of Horses
Wednesday, January 19 2022
By Ruby Tevis
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Kim Burnette has always loved horses, and throughout her lifelong career as an equestrian, her mission has remained the same—to share the joy of horses with others. From collegiate equestrian coach to professional … [Read more]
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Lehua Custer: From Pineapple Fields to a Stallion Called Tuna
Wednesday, January 12 2022
By Ruby Tevis
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
In this day of technology, social media can be the gateway to dreams coming true. For dressage rider Lehua Custer, a regular evening of Facebook scrolling turned into the start of a new … [Read more]
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Derek Braun: If You Build It, They Will Come
Thursday, January 06 2022
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Ruby Tevis
When Derek Braun sets his sights on his equestrian goals, he’s unstoppable. From his first lessons at age 7 to founding and managing the Split Rock Jumping Tour today, Derek has exhibited a … [Read more]
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Harper Henry: Bringing Abstract and Realism Together
Thursday, December 23 2021
By Shya Beth
If you were to ask how Harper Henry would describe her artistic style, she would say something along the lines of how each painting is an exploration—a way to push artistic boundaries and discover new depths within … [Read more]
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