Don’t Forget What To Do When it Goes Wrong
Thursday, July 14 2022
by Ruby Tevis
By Rob Jacobs One thing is for sure: When riding horses, it goes wrong for us all. Whether you show on a nationally recognized level or if you ride throughout your local trails, occasionally, things will go opposite of your plan as both humans and horses make mistakes. The most common mistake is a
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Unbridled With John Roper
Monday, July 04 2022
by Ruby Tevis
By Britney Grover John Roper absolutely loves watching high-end equitation. “To watch well-trained Junior riders on good horses negotiating difficult courses without a bobble is beautiful. It’s like magic,” he said. That enjoyment hasn’t gotten old even after 40 years as a hunter judge. Growing up in Nashville, Tennessee, John and his
- Published in What's Happenin'
Martha Ingram’s Family Ties, From Horses to Philanthropy
Monday, June 27 2022
by Ruby Tevis
By Laura Scaletti Portraits by Brenda Black With the last name of Ingram, Martha Ingram was destined to have horses as a central part of her life. “Growing up in an equestrian family has been amazing. There really isn’t anything quite like it. Horses are amazing creatures and I love that I get to
- Published in Weekly Feature
Judge’s Spotlight: John French
Monday, June 27 2022
by Ruby Tevis
Judge’s Spotlight: John French Our Judge’s Spotlight for the upcoming 2022 Menlo Charity Horse Show shines on Hunter legend and renown horseman, John French. Truly one of the sport’s most natural talents, John achieved high performance success in both the Hunter and Jumper disciplines having represented the United States in FEI Nations Cup™ and World
- Published in Show World
Caitlin Boyle: From Horse Family to Horse Professional
Wednesday, June 22 2022
by Ruby Tevis
By Laura Scaletti Portraits by Melissa Fuller Caitlin Boyle may not have been born in a barn, but it didn’t take her long to get there. As the daughter of horse show manager, judge and trainer Pat Boyle, barn time quickly became a fixture in Caitlin’s life. Today, Caitlin is a professional rider and
- Published in Weekly Feature
An Industry In Need of Your Talent
Thursday, June 16 2022
by Ruby Tevis
By Rob Jacobs Like most Junior riders, when I was a child I thought the only paths in the equestrian industry were the ones I saw regularly. The trainer, barn manager, blacksmith and the veterinarian play active roles in the sport and are seen most often. As I got older and began to develop
- Published in What's Happenin'
Amira Kettaneh: On a Champion Path
Monday, June 13 2022
by Ruby Tevis
By Victoria Sheehan Portraits by Melissa Fuller Amira Kettaneh looks out of the truck window as the New England landscape blurs by. Luckily, she doesn’t get car sick anymore and the eight-hour roundtrip commutes don’t seem that bad. As her father drives, she usually uses the time to study. She and her
- Published in Weekly Feature
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2022 HITS Ocala—Ocala, Florida
Thursday, May 26 2022
by Ruby Tevis
The first annual William “Bill” Ellis Memorial Conformation Grand Hunter Champion Award is presented to Hendricks, ridden by Ehrin Rittmueller for owner Bitsy Woods, the winner of the Pyranha Grand Circuit Champion Award for the Conformation Hunter division. Photo by ESI Hundreds of spectators gathered at the HITS Ocala Stadium to
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Emma Callanan: Horses by Birth, Horsemanship by Choice
Tuesday, February 08 2022
by Ruby Tevis
By Laura Scaletti Portraits by Hannah Waroway Horses are more than a hobby for Emma Callanan; they’re the reason she gets out of bed each morning. Born into an equestrian family, Emma can’t recall a day without horses in her life. “My mom, Dana Hart Callanan, rode while she was pregnant with me until I
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Sterling Malnik: Success in Three Rings
Tuesday, November 09 2021
by Ruby Tevis
Story & Portraits by Ruby Tevis For Sterling Malnik, growing up in Palm Beach County, Florida, was the perfect place for a horse-loving girl to spend her childhood. With five siblings and four half-siblings, Sterling’s childhood was never short of company—or horses. From Pony Finals to hunter derbies, equitation cups to the Junior jumpers, 15-year-old
- Published in Sidelines Feature