Christian Simonson: Riding High and Flying the Skies
Wednesday, March 24 2021
By Ruby Tevis
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
When Christian Simonson puts his mind to something, he’s sure to achieve it. An exceptional student, avid mountain biker and young pilot, Christian succeeds in many areas, but his biggest passion is the … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Richie Moloney: The Quiet Man of Irish Show Jumping
Wednesday, March 17 2021
By Louise Parkes
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Richie Moloney doesn’t like to brag, but then you don’t need to sing your own praises when you’ve achieved success with the minimum amount of fuss. His natural talent has seen the 39-year-old … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Britaney Courtney: Chasing Dreams and Reaching Goals
Wednesday, March 10 2021
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Shelby Phillips
Britaney Courtney believes in chasing dreams. For her, that means balancing life as an equestrian entrepreneur whose business has already expanded across three continents. It also means encouraging others to chase their own … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Steve Paulson: Adventures In Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Horses
Wednesday, March 03 2021
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Lori Ovanessian
From the moment Steve Paulson sat in a saddle, he’s had a magical connection with horses and excelled at whatever equestrian discipline he pursued. Polo, reining, three-day eventing, liberty, dressage, Roman riding — … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Gleneayre Equestrian Program: A Continuous Circle of Improving Lives
Monday, March 01 2021
By Britney Grover
A single interaction with a horse can change a life; being involved with horses can shape a life. That’s exactly why Ellen Healey founded the Gleneayre Equestrian Program.
“The idea started with children who had been exposed … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
The Amayas: Forging a Family at Stonehenge Stables
Wednesday, February 24 2021
By Emily Randolph
In 2006, Victor Amaya was at a European horse show, socializing with fellow riders, when he suddenly heard a familiar name coming from the big-screen TV nearby. 
The TV was airing live coverage of the FEI World … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Getting a Start in the Hunter-Jumper World
Saturday, February 20 2021
By Andrew Welles
Coming from an area where the sport isn’t very concentrated, how did you get started?
I started riding very locally in Minnesota and it was actually through a friend of mine on my soccer team. I would … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Tom Foley: Capturing the Luck of the Irish
Wednesday, February 17 2021
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Kristie Nichols
It’s been said, “The harder you work, the luckier you get.” Show jumper Tom Foley may have the luck of the Irish flowing through his veins, but it’s his hard work and determination … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
The Trainer in Each of Us
Saturday, February 13 2021
By George Williams
So, here’s the question: If you’re a professional, do you consider yourself a trainer? Or are you a coach, or an instructor? Or both? Or all three? These three terms have a tendency to be treated as … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Taylor St. Jacques: Equitation Finals and Beyond
Wednesday, February 10 2021
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek
Taylor St. Jacques was captivated by Animal Planet’s series “Horse Power: Road to the Maclay” in 2006. Like many aspiring equestrians, Taylor immediately set her sights on someday winning an equitation final. … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature