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
Ariel Grald: Eventing to the Top, From Ponies to The Five-Star Level
Wednesday, September 16 2020
By Lyssette Williams
Portraits by Allie Conrad
In 2011, eventer Ariel Grald felt doubtful of the life path she was on. After earning her bachelor of science in microbiology from the University of Vermont the year prior, she landed a … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Ashley Busch: Living Life at Full Speed
Monday, September 14 2020
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
Galloping polo ponies and racing stock cars aren’t the only things charging full speed ahead for Ashley Busch.
This month, she’ll celebrate her 30th birthday — and Ashley is already living proof that … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Lauren Scott: From Her Wonder Horse to the Judging World
Monday, August 31 2020
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Kristin Lee
All it takes is one good horse to change your life. For California-based hunter and equitation judge Lauren Scott, the horse who shaped the trajectory of her future in and out of the … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Horses and Art: Carrie Nygren’s Tale of Two Passions
Thursday, August 27 2020
By Shya Beth
Carrie Nygren is an equine artist whose passion and love of horses shows deeply in her depiction of them.
With Southern roots in Tennessee, Carrie’s journey into the horse world was a self-made one, and started early. … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Jake Nodar’s #Blessed Life: Horse Training and Entertaining
Tuesday, August 25 2020
By Susan Friedland
Portraits by Anna Smolens
Three years ago, a bearded man in a nude leotard and platinum blond Cleopatra wig high-kicked, twirled and did the splits to a Sia song in his bedroom with a white miniature horse … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Tanner Korotkin: It’s All About the Journey
Monday, August 24 2020
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Tanner Korotkin owes his life as a successful junior jumper turned young professional grand prix rider to his parents in more ways than one. Yes, they supported his endeavors as so many great … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Guy & Sharon McElvain: Hearts for Horses
Friday, August 21 2020
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Kristie Nichols
There’s nothing quite like life when you have love in your heart. From their very first meeting, Guy and Sharon McElvain have let their hearts lead the way in everything they pursue. Together … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Kerrigan Gluch: From Working Student to Nations Cups
Monday, August 17 2020
By Ruby Tevis
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
When Kerrigan Gluch was 15, she took a leap of faith. The horse-loving teenager left her family and normal lifestyle behind to chase her dreams of dressage success, gold medals and international competitions.… [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Dylan Ryan: Inspiring Riders of All Races
Monday, August 10 2020
By Lori Ovanessian with Britney Grover
Portraits by Lori Ovanessian
In the Southern California horse show world, 20-year-old Dylan Ryan is redefining what it means to be an amateur rider.
To those who know her, it’s not surprising: She’s spent … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature