Caroline Hoffman: From the Dressage Ring to the Westminster Dog Show
Wednesday, September 09 2020
By Tafra Donberger Photos by Lori Ovanessian Teaching has always come naturally to Caroline Hoffman, whose innate ability to share her talents in dressage started early — as early as her own developmental years learning how to ride in Sweden, where she was born and raised. At Säby Riding Academy, 10-year-old Caroline participated in the
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Alexa Fairchild: X Marks the Spot for Fashion and Dreaming
Monday, September 07 2020
By Laura Scaletti For Alexa Fairchild, X marks the spot. From an early age, this dreamer has been passionate about horses and high fashion. Today, at age 25, Alexa not only runs her own fashion line, Alexa Fairchild; she also competes at a Grand Prix level in dressage. Love and appreciation of fashion is literally
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Guy & Sharon McElvain: Hearts for Horses
Friday, August 21 2020
By Laura Scaletti Portraits by Kristie Nichols There’s nothing quite like life when you have love in your heart. From their very first meeting, Guy and Sharon McElvain have let their hearts lead the way in everything they pursue. Together they are not only carrying out the McElvain family tradition of breeding, developing and showing
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September 2020 – Table of Contents
Monday, August 17 2020
Subscribe for just $9.95 or Order Individual Issues Here! CONTENTS 24 Katrina Coldren: The Clothes Horse 32 Emily Owen: From First Responder to Equestrian Model 36 Dressage: The Summer That Never Was 38 Collegiate: Britt Larson — Dignity, Respect and Opportunity Matter 40 Nancy Smyth: Bringing Horses & Art Together
- Published in 09-2020, Front Cover
Kerrigan Gluch: From Working Student to Nations Cups
Monday, August 17 2020
By Ruby Tevis Portraits by Melissa Fuller When Kerrigan Gluch was 15, she took a leap of faith. The horse-loving teenager left her family and normal lifestyle behind to chase her dreams of dressage success, gold medals and international competitions. At 23, Kerrigan’s dreams have come true. Though her career is just getting started, Kerrigan
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The Critical Role of Coaches
Saturday, July 25 2020
By George Williams One third of youth drop out of sports between the ages of 6 and 12. Of those, 25 percent drop out due to poor coaching. I heard this surprising and depressing statistic while attending a U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Committee/Athlete Development Model (USOPC/ADM) forum for youth coaches a little over a year
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Nick Wagman: Reaching Dressage Dreams
Tuesday, July 14 2020
By Ruby Tevis Portraits by Melissa Fuller For Nick Wagman, dressage is all about the journey. From his first ride at summer camp to going down centerline chasing Olympic dreams, Nick’s love for horses has always been top priority. By the middle of the 2020 winter season in Wellington, Nick and his mount Don John,
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July 2020 – Table of Contents
Sunday, June 21 2020
Subscribe for just $9.95 or Order Individual Issues Here! CONTENTS 18 Busy Shires Byerly: Saving Florida Horse Farms 20 Charity: The Annie Project & Drifter’s Hearts of Hope 26 Sports Psychology: Resurrecting Confidence After an Injury 28 Amelia Fucito: The Healing Power of Horses 34 Coursewalk With Heather Caristo 36 Monica
- Published in 07-2020, Front Cover
Natalie Pai: Climbing to the Top
Thursday, June 18 2020
By Ruby Tevis Portraits by Melissa Fuller At 22 years old, Natalie Pai is a rising star in the sport of dressage. With Nations Cup and NAYC medals, titles at the Brentina Cup and experience competing in Europe, Natalie has a bright future and the passion to pursue it. Though horses have always been part
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May & June 2020 – Table of Contents
Saturday, May 16 2020
Subscribe for just $9.95 or Order Individual Issues Here! CONTENTS 18 Dianna Babington: Overcoming the Unthinkable 24 Eventing With Boyd Martin 26 Natalie Pai: Climbing to the Top 32 Doris Degner-Foster: “My Horse Saved Me, Yet Again” 36 Karen Polle: The Olympic Hopeful With Wings 42 Laura Connaway: Lifelong Friends
- Published in 06-2020, Front Cover