Diane Roth Combines Horse Sense With Fashion Sense
By Dani Moritz-Long
Horse. Of the millions of words in the English language, this was Diane Roth’s first uttering — a word, mind you, that completely perplexed her urbanite parents, who found the equestrian term to be nearly as foreign … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Cornelia Dorr: Rising Talent in U.S. Eventing – Named the USEA’s 2017 Young Rider of the Year, This “One to Watch” Is Taking the Eventing World by Storm
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Barbara Bower
After earning team gold and individual bronze at the CCI* FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships in 2016, then-18-year-old Cornelia Dorr decided to take a gap year between high school and … [Read more]
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Craig Martin: Always Looking for Challenges – From the Grand Prix Ring to Ironman Competitions, the New Zealand Entrepreneur Has the Drive To Succeed
By Debbie Curtis
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
Craig Martin, a former grand prix rider who now competes in Ironman and ultra-marathon competitions can’t stand to be idle. It might have something do to with his genetic makeup.
“I’m from New … [Read more]
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Emma Sargent: From NYU To the Show Ring
By Alannah Castro
Going from the urban jungle of New York City during the week to the balmy breezes of Wellington, Florida, on the weekend, show jumper Emma Sargent is making it all work with her signature laid-back attitude.… [Read more]
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Alanna Flax-Clark: From Health Crisis To International Competition – Horses became the life-changer that liberated the rider from the confines of a wheelchair
By Lauren R. Giannini
Portraits by Kristin Lee Photography
For Alanna Flax-Clark and her parents, it was their worst nightmare. After being totally healthy until she was 13, Alanna woke up one morning unable to move or walk on her … [Read more]
- Published in General, Weekly Feature
Rönner Design Blends Family, Color and Class into Equestrian Fashion
By Lauren Mauldin
Three intelligent, creative women walk into a barn — it’s not the start of a joke, but instead the formation of a global fashion brand, Rönner Design. When driven women put their minds to something, nothing can … [Read more]
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Coco Fath: A Busy Life With Horses
By Lauren R. Giannini
Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek
At just 17, Coco Fath is fiercely competitive, loves the anticipation of going in the ring and doesn’t suffer from performance anxiety the way riders often do. “I’ve never been much … [Read more]
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Julio Mendoza: Following His Dreams From Ecuador to the U.S. – Dedicated Dressage Rider Brought Home The Gold at the Bolivarian Games
By Dani Moritz-Long
“Believe in yourself and follow your dreams.” These are the simple but sage words of wisdom fourth-generation horseman Julio Mendoza’s grandfather left Julio with shortly before passing away.
“That’s something I’ve carried close to the heart,” Julio … [Read more]
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Dean Dignelli: Carrying On a Family Tradition of Excellence
By Doris Degner-Foster
The Dignelli family name is well known in horse showing circles. Andre Dignelli is recognized in the equestrian world as a top trainer, especially in the equitation ring, while his brother Michael Dignelli runs their Heritage Farm … [Read more]
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Paige Flanders Luplow: Horses & Polo in Houston
By Katie Navarra
Paige Flanders Luplow, a Houston, Texas, based instructor, is preparing the next generation for the sport of polo. Although she didn’t play until she was a teenager, she learned from two of the sport’s most accomplished riders. … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature