Carly Taylor-Smith: Victorious in Great Britain and America
Wednesday, November 18 2020
By Ruby Tevis
Portraits by Kristin Lee
For British transplant Carly Taylor-Smith, dressage is more than a sport — it’s a way of life.
Born into a horse family in Kent, England, Carly was riding before she could speak a … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Jay Moore: Blessed with an Authentic Experience
Wednesday, November 04 2020
By Lyssette Williams
Portraits by Tracy Kujawa
Jay Moore is not the stereotypical hunter-jumper trainer. He didn’t grow up with horse training parents, or riding ponies on the show circuit or working his way to a big win in the … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum: From Number One in the World to Teaching and Training
Friday, October 30 2020
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
With equine partners like Shutterfly, Checkmate and Fibonnaci, Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum has built a spectacular international show jumping resume. From being the first woman to top the world show-jumping rankings to winning the Grand … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Adrienne Lyle: Happy Horses and an Olympic Outlook
Wednesday, October 28 2020
By Ruby Tevis
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
From a cattle ranch on a small island all the way to the Olympic Games, Adrienne Lyle is inspiring riders from around the world. As one of our country’s top dressage riders, Adrienne … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
The EQUUS Foundation Equine Ambassadors: Horses Helping Horses
Monday, October 19 2020
By Britney Grover
For nearly two decades, the EQUUS Foundation has been protecting America’s horses and ensuring they receive the respect and treatment they deserve.
In that time, the number of horses shipped to slaughter each year has been declining … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Callie Jones: Working Hard and Winning Big
Sunday, October 18 2020
By Ruby Tevis
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Callie Jones is a first-generation rider who has charmed the dressage community with her humble attitude and hardworking spirit. Even with her collection of North American Youth Championship medals, her national titles and … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
The Harris Sisters: Seriously Horsing Around
Monday, October 12 2020
By Lyssette Williams
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
Most riders are introduced to horses at a young age through a parent or relative. This was not the case for the Harris sisters, 22-year-old Emily and 16-year-old Sarah.
While their father, Tim … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Sofia Roberts: Old Soul and Big Heart for All Living Creatures
Monday, October 05 2020
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Meagan Gumpert co-owner of MAVEN Photo + Film.
When Sofia Roberts first saw a horse and rider jump, she knew that was what she wanted to do with her life. Now 16 with a collection … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Emily Owen: From First Responder to Equestrian Model
Tuesday, September 29 2020
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek
Emily Owen is always ready to lend a hand to those in need. Whether it’s catch riding horses, traversing the streets in her job or doing a photoshoot for a friend, Emily … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Katrina Coldren: The Clothes Horse
Thursday, September 24 2020
By Laura Scaletti
Katrina Coldren makes horse shows around the United States her runway.
From Devon to the Washington International Horse Show to the National Horse Show and numerous others shows across America, some of the greatest champions in equestrian … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature