Story by Susan Friedland Photos by Carolyn Rikje Photography For any horse, visiting a showground for the first time is a momentous, and sometimes stressful, occasion. However, two born-in-the wild Chincoteague Pony fillies hopped off a horse trailer at World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida, for Breyer Fun Day, May 17, and took their new

By Helen Townes Portraits by Kacy Brown Eventer Mary Bess Davis doesn’t come off as someone who craves the spotlight, but her talent is undeniable. Her unassuming, no-nonsense manner was instilled at an early age as she grew up in Covington, Georgia, in a family devoted to horses. Her father, Dr. Michael Sigman, was a

By Tori Kistler Portraits by Becky Henderson Grandma’s quilt, warm bread fresh from the oven, a handmade card—some things are just better made from scratch. But what about a career? Is it better to have everything handed to you on a silver platter, or to invest years of your life creating the future you dream

By Britney Grover Dr. Hannah Dodson has devoted her life to helping others as a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner. But after facing major life challenges of her own and experiencing the healing power of horses along the way, she decided to integrate horses into a new type of healing practice and founded Leadline Wellness.   Hannah

By Laura Scaletti Portraits by Sara Shier As Cameron Trimino walked the course for her first Saturday Night Lights $100,000 Grand Prix in 2023, she felt adrenaline coursing through her body, bringing with it an equal amount of anxiousness and excitement. “My trainer, Sean Leckie, encouraged me to embrace the nerves and reminded me that

By Laura Scaletti Portraits by Mellisa Fuller Growing up, Lia Screnci always knew her career would be in either the music industry or working with horses. As a passionate concertgoer and horse enthusiast, Lia figured whichever path she chose would bring her happiness, as she truly loved being part of both worlds. In 2023, Lia’s

By Kimberly Gatto Portraits by Kacy Brown While many riders spend decades searching for their “horse of a lifetime,” Meghan O’Donoghue considers herself doubly blessed. At only 35 years of age, the international five-star event rider has already had two such horses. Pirate’s Gold Star and Palm Crescent—both bay OTTB geldings—achieved remarkable success at eventing’s