Sarah Invicta Williams-Echols: Enjoying Every Aspect of Horses
Thursday, July 16 2020
By Lyssette Williams
Portraits by Kristie Nichols
Four years ago, trainer Sarah Invicta Williams-Echols suffered a horrific fall off her heart-horse, Quincy Z, during the grand prix at the HIPICO Santa Fe Summer Series horse show. As she hit the … [Read more]
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Unbridled with Lendon Gray
Wednesday, July 15 2020
By Jan Westmark
From her fame on the pony Seldom Seen to competing in the Olympics to starting Dressage4Kids, Lendon Gray has been a driving force in the dressage world. Lendon founded Dressage4Kids 22 years ago, giving kids opportunities and … [Read more]
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Monica Stevenson: Mastering the Camera
Wednesday, July 08 2020
By Shya Beth
Monica Stevenson experiences the best of two worlds: She calls home the mountains and serene equestrian life in Tryon, North Carolina, while she also travels to New York City and beyond working as a high-profile photographer with … [Read more]
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Natalie Pai: Climbing to the Top
Thursday, June 18 2020
By Ruby Tevis
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
At 22 years old, Natalie Pai is a rising star in the sport of dressage. With Nations Cup and NAYC medals, titles at the Brentina Cup and experience competing in Europe, Natalie has … [Read more]
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Snowden Clarke: Virginia Gentleman
Wednesday, June 10 2020
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
With blue eyes that twinkle when he smiles and a smile for all he encounters, Snowden Clarke is the epitome of old-school Virginia charm and horsemanship. Being a third-generation Virginia horseman, Snowden’s love … [Read more]
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Kevin McCarthy Charts a New Path in the Horse World
Thursday, May 28 2020
By Lindsay Brock
When you catch the bug, it’s hard to get rid of it. That’s what Kevin McCarthy’s father used to tell him about horses. Those wise words, however, did little to dissuade the scrappy young rider from falling … [Read more]
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Isha & Raina Swani: Enjoying Sisterhood and Horses Together
Thursday, April 30 2020
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Shelby Phillips
To the casual observer, sisters Isha and Raina Swani seem to be a lot alike. When it comes to horses, they are both passionate, dedicated and extremely good junior riders. Between them, they’ve … [Read more]
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Kressa Peterson Jumps From the Show Ring to Success On Shark Tank
Tuesday, April 28 2020
By Tafra Donberger
Portraits by Lori Ovanessian
What do Spartan competitive obstacle course races, and horses have in common? For one thing, an inventive entrepreneur named Kressa Peterson.
Kressa is a Spartan Race competitor and sporthorse sales businesswoman who has … [Read more]
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Augusta Iwasaki: Small Horses, Big Victories
Thursday, April 23 2020
By Ruby Tevis
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
Augusta Iwasaki is no stranger to a fast-paced lifestyle. For Augusta, success comes with commitment, and her dedication to riding horses has brought her to competitions in every co
rner of the United … [Read more]
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The Big Impact of Gentle Giants Draft Horse Rescue
Tuesday, April 21 2020
By Britney Grover
It only took one ride on a Clydesdale for Christine Hajek to fall in love with draft horses, and one trip to a local auction to realize how many were in need of help. Since then, she’s … [Read more]
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