Jump Into Omaha Fun With These 10 Tips
The countdown continues as Omaha prepares to host the 2017 Longines FEI World Cup Jumping and FEI World Cup Dressage Finals next March 29–April 2. It’s a breathtaking event held in an energetic city ready to roll out the red … [Read more]
- Published in General, Weekly Feature
Tami Hoag: Murder, Martial Arts and Grand Prix Dressage
By Doris Degner-Foster
Like many people who ride, Grand Prix dressage rider Tami Hoag has a day job. It’s a unique occupation where she invents new worlds and manipulates everyone who lives there — or at least tries to. An … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Equestrian Destination: Washington D.C.
By Britney Anderson
As the United States capital, Washington D.C. is home to the White House, the Library of Congress, the Supreme Court, the Smithsonian Museum, Arlington National Cemetery, and numerous memorials and monuments. But it’s also home of the … [Read more]
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Timothy Harfield — The Four-Star Horse Husband Shares His Philosophy on Life, Love and HorseHubby.com
Photos courtesy of Timothy Harfield
Dr. Timothy Harfield, eventer Elisa Wallace’s horse husband of three years, documents a behind-the-scenes look at the life of United States Olympic Eventing Team reserve rider and Mustang advocate from Jasper, Georgia, … [Read more]
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Caitlyn Shiels — Learning From the Best
By Lauren Fisher
Caitlyn Shiels is in a great place in her life. The 33-year-old professional rider and trainer manages the care of talented horses and teaches riders of all levels at Canterbury Farm in Hampshire, Illinois, with head trainer … [Read more]
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A Match Made in Pasture
By Vicki Christensen
Melissa Hedtke wasn’t looking to own another horse. Having grown up with horses and with years of competitive eventing under her belt, she was just settling into her new life with the different kind of freedom … [Read more]
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The Olympics: Dreams of Glory
By Lauren R. Giannini
Almost every young rider dreams about riding in the Olympics. Growing up horse-crazy they enjoy their equines and indulge in equestrian passions, whether they ride for pleasure or for prizes. And they continue to … [Read more]
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Sharn Wordley: Talent, Determination & Dedication
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By Lauren R. Giannini
Sharn Wordley loves horses. He’s endowed with equestrian genes from his Australian mother, Della, and grandmother, Margaret Wordley — one of the first female jumper riders in Australia and trainer of the horses in … [Read more]
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Friends of Acadia — Acadia’s Carriage Roads: Back From the Brink
By David MacDonald
The 57-mile network of crushed stone carriage roads constructed by John D. Rockefeller Jr. on Maine’s Mount Desert Island in the early 20th century are historic and recreational treasures. The carriage roads hearken back to … [Read more]
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Madera Menlo Park, California
By Britney Anderson
Those familiar with the Spanish language will recognize the name Madera as a direct translation of “wood.” As the flagship restaurant of Menlo Park’s luxurious Rosewood Sand Hill Hotel, Madera is conceptualized around a wood-burning kitchen similar … [Read more]
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