John Abbott’s Life as a College Riding Coach

By Jan Westmark-Allan

 

Hunter and jumper trainer John Abbott, the owner of the beautiful Bridlewood Farm in Aiken, South Carolina, has coached students for many years, from short stirrup kids to amateur owner hunters and jumpers.  John is wearing … [Read more]

Rolex Kentucky Sets Impressive Stage

Rolex Kentucky, presented by Bridgestone, takes center stage April 25-29 at the Kentucky Horse Park when North America’s premier international four-star event showcases an international roster of horses and riders. The stakes are high with $250,000 in prize money, plus … [Read more]

Not Just Jousting

Full Metal Jousting’s James Fairclough II

If you notice James Fairclough II walking around the show grounds at the Winter Equestrian Festival, or near his barn in the Hamptons, don’t be deceived by his gentle appearance.  If there’s one thing … [Read more]

Julio Gracida: Living His Legacy

The name “Gracida” is a revered and notable distinction within the sport of polo, with a long and illustrious history of international competitors and horsemen that have founded, invented and re-invented the game of polo since a 1946 US Open … [Read more]

Miracle on the Centerline

Special thanks to photographer Janet Hitchen for this interesting tale about one of her friends and an upper level dressage horse that came ever so close to performing tempi changes through the pearly gates…

Anne Hurwitz is a racehorse exercise … [Read more]

The Ride of a Lifetime

When Hannah Allescher read about the contest for riders 25 and under in St. Georg magazine, published in Germany, she set her sights on making her 90-second video entry as good as possible.  The prize?  What many would call the … [Read more]

Judy Richter is the Consummate Horsewoman

Judy Richter, based at Coker Farm in Bedford, NY, is known around the horse world as a rider, trainer, clinician, judge, author and old fashioned horseperson.

Judy credits George Morris with being her major mentor.  “George gave me my first … [Read more]

A Needy Nag Gets a Second Chance as a Therapy Horse

When Oliver, a 13 hand, nine year old paint pony, arrived at WHHOA Horse Rescue (We Help Horses of America) near Aiken, South Carolina, founders Shannon and Jerry Stratton hoped they could help him find a better life. While that’s … [Read more]

A Chat With Dressage Rider Genay Vaughn

High school senior Genay Starr Vaughn grew up riding in sunny California, where her mom, Michele Vaughn, is a dressage rider and trainer. “My mom started riding dressage when I was little which had a big influence on me. I … [Read more]

New Vocations – Giving Racehorses A Fresh Start

In 1992, Dot Morgan founded the New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program to re-train and find new “jobs” for Standardbreds and Thoroughbreds after their careers in harness and on the flat came to a halt.  The program, a 501(c)3 public charity; … [Read more]