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
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