Elyse Hart: Horses, Heroin and Hope
Wednesday, June 09 2021
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Kristin Lee
Elyse Hart owes her life today to hope, perseverance, love and most of all, horses. From her first pony ride at age 4, Elyse ate, slept and breathed all things equine. Simply put, … [Read more]
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Geoffrey Woolson: Vaulting on the World Stage
Tuesday, June 01 2021
By Lyssette Williams
Portraits by Lori Ovanessian
Most people would find it hard to believe that FEI 3* vaulter Geoffrey Woolson’s first brush with horses left him with a negative impression. “I didn’t like horses,” Geoffrey said. “My first time … [Read more]
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Erin Stewart: Patiently Expanding the Family Tradition
Wednesday, May 26 2021
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Kathy Russell
For some, the fact that Erin Stewart is an equestrian professional seems obvious. After all, she’s the daughter of renowned hunter rider and trainer Don Stewart. She grew up in one of the … [Read more]
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Hannah Irons: From Surprise Pony to Gold Medals
Friday, May 21 2021
By Ruby Tevis
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
‘If you believe in your horse, anything is possible,’ is a lesson Hannah Irons holds to tightly. Since her first ride with Lendon Gray seven years ago, the 2020 USEF Young Rider National … [Read more]
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Phillip Dutton and the Family That Fuels His Success
Wednesday, May 12 2021
By Emily Randolph
The far, wood-paneled wall of Phillip Dutton’s barn office is adorned with sizable, framed ribbons — among them, a large green ribbon that accompanied his bronze medal at the 2016 Rio Olympics and a tricolor award signifying … [Read more]
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Caroline Martin: A New Path to the Same Goals
Wednesday, May 05 2021
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Keeping up with herself is a tall order for Caroline Martin — and not just because she’s an inch shy of 6’. By the time she turned 18, Caroline had seared her name … [Read more]
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Brian and Missy Gruber: Love, Life and Horses in Napa Valley Wine Country
Wednesday, April 28 2021
By Esther Hahn
Portraits by Alden Corrigan
Moving across the country to start over is either a dream or a nightmare. For the husband-and-wife trainer duo Brian and Missy Gruber, it was a little of both.
The idea of the … [Read more]
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Sara Kozumplik Murphy: Sharp, Strong and Ready
Tuesday, April 20 2021
By Lilly Steger
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Sara Kozumplik Murphy has had her fair share of setbacks in the equestrian world. When she took a spill at the Millbrook Horse Trials in 2018, she broke her neck and her back … [Read more]
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Vasco Flores: Paving the Way for Himself and Others To Follow
Wednesday, April 14 2021
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Vasco Flores is living the American dream. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Vasco has created his own path in the world of international show jumping through hard work, determination and perseverance. 
Since … [Read more]
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Siblings Keri & Kris Kampsen: High Goals and Overcoming Injury as a Close Family
Wednesday, April 07 2021
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
In talking to siblings Keri and Kris Kampsen, the word “lucky” comes up often. They both feel lucky that their parents, who introduced them to horses at a young age, always supported their … [Read more]
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