Meant To Be
Thursday, March 19 2015
Eric Navet’s Journey to the Top of the
Equestrian World
By Sophie St.Clair
During the early 1990s, world-class French horseman Eric Navet earned many titles and medals aboard his distinguished mount Quito de Baussy. The talented duo participated five times … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
The Gift of a Pony’s Love
Sunday, March 08 2015
By Dani Moritz-Long
Middle school is a notoriously difficult time in most of our lives — and I was certainly no exception. Though I had a wonderful life, too often my blessings were shadowed by feelings of anxiety and the … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Jumping Through Life
Thursday, February 26 2015
Anne Kursinski’s Journey from
Horse-Crazy Kid to Five-Time Olympian
By Lauren R. Giannini
Anne Kursinski has literally jumped through life. Like many kids, she grew up horse-crazy, dreaming that someday she’d ride in the Olympics. Unlike most kids, Anne lived … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Derek Braun’s Vision Becomes Reality
Friday, February 20 2015
By Nicky Graf Ussher
There’s very little that Derek Braun hasn’t seen or done in his show jumping career.
Derek Braun has spent nearly his entire life around horses and the sport of show jumping. His competitive career began at … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Chrissa Hoffmann: Making History and Training Horses to Their Fullest Potential
Monday, February 02 2015
By Lauren R. Giannini
It isn’t that anyone said it couldn’t be done. It just hadn’t been tried, at least not in public. But dressage trainer Chrissa F. Hoffmann thinks outside the box and the dressage arena.
She isn’t biased … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
The Glamour and Thrill of High Goal Season
Monday, January 26 2015
By Kerstie Allen
High-goal polo season is upon us and all the beautiful ponies have arrived. The finest and most prestigious polo season in the United States is underway at the International Polo Club in Wellington, Florida. All the glamour … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
A Tale of Two Horse Shows
Monday, January 19 2015
By Susan Friedland-Smith
It was the best of times and … the best of times for fans of equestrian competition in Southern California during the last quarter of 2014 as downtown Los Angeles hosted the inaugural Los Angeles Masters Grand … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Horse Heaven: From the Movies to Wellington
Wednesday, December 24 2014
By Kerstie Allen
When I’m not galloping around the polo field, I like to catch up with friends who ride in other equestrian disciplines. While still seeking the adrenaline rush of playing polo, I also enjoy being a stunt … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Learning To Fly
Tuesday, November 18 2014
Polo Gives Alex Ebel His Wings
By Lauren R. Giannini
Alex Ebel was 5 when he discovered Ralph Lauren’s signature line of polo shirts. Made from the softest pima cotton, they felt good against his sensitive skin and became a … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Adventures of My Green, Hot Horseman
Tuesday, November 18 2014
By Susan Friedland-Smith
Back in July, my husband, Mark, who is now a budding equestrian, purchased a helmet in anticipation of his future riding “career.” I really had no idea he was planning on crossing over to the horse side. … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature