Alison Firestone Robitaille: An Enduring & Successful Career
By Hilary Winocoor
Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek
Show jumper Alison Firestone Robitaille knows a thing or two about fast horses. She’s competed for the United States in 25 Nations Cups, rode in the famed American Invitational at only 17 … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
The Kentucky Horse Park Foundation
Perhaps best known as the home to the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, the Kentucky Horse Park attracts thousands of people each year. On a day-to-day basis, the Kentucky Horse Park is an equine theme park featuring the International Museum of … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Mason Phelps, a Man of Many Disciplines: Lifetime Achievement Award Tops Long List of Accolades
By Felice Vincelette
Renowned horseman Mason Phelps was honored in 2015 with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the New England Equitation Championships (NEEC) on the 40th anniversary of the leading regional championships, which he cofounded. The recognition was well … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Destined To Be a Veterinarian
By Katie Navarra
A sick kitten was Grace Buchanan’s first patient. At 4 years old, Grace was committed to saving the kitten. She dialed a long-distance call to her grandfather, a veterinarian, to ask for advice.
“My mom was amazed … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Show Jumper Brian Walker Answers Your Questions
Brian Walker, a dual Canadian and American citizen, has trained, worked and ridden alongside the best in the world over the last 25 years. As a junior, Brian won the Maclay Medal Equitation Championship in 2001. Brian has made a … [Read more]
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Equestrian Destination: Aiken, South Carolina
By Lauren R. Giannini
Aiken, one of the great “escapes” for folks fleeing winter’s bite in the U.S. and Canada, is an equestrian wonderland for hunter-jumper shows, three-day eventing, foxhunting, steeplechasing and carriage driving, to name a few. If you’re … [Read more]
- Published in General, Weekly Feature
From Horses to Her Husband — Shannon Peters Enjoys Her Blessings
By Britney Anderson
They say that behind every great man stands a great woman. Steffen Peters’ name is much more familiar than his wife, Shannon’s, but the saying only applies inasmuch as Shannon is Steffen’s loyal support system and … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Jaime Amian’s World of Dressage
Jaime Amian truly represents the “world” of dressage. Originally from Spain, he began riding with Juan Manuel Munoz Diaz, who trained the PRE stallion Fuego, made famous for their performance at the 2010 World Equestrian Games. Jaime then went … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
In the Saddle: Idaho Ranch Adventure
By Jan Westmark
I’m always up for a good riding adventure and I love the Winston Churchill quote: “No hour of life is wasted that is spent in the saddle.” I know this famous line rings true for many horse … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Sandra Dalman – Looking Her Best
By Lauren R. Giannini
By the time she was 4 years old, Sandra Dalman was just as horse-crazy as her mother and two sisters. In light of the cost of boarding four equines, her father decided he’d save money by … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature