August 2023 – Table of Contents
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CONTENTS
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Art
Janet Ferraro
From Fashion to Fine Art of Horses
26
Dressage
George Williams
The Magic of Elastic Contact
28
Eventing
Allie Heninger
The Autoimmune Equestrian
- Published in 08-2023, Front Cover
Steffen Peters: Grateful to Pursue the American Dream
By Kimberly Gatto
Portraits by Lori Ovanessian
It has been said that gratitude is a powerful catalyst for happiness—and when watching the legendary Steffen Peters ride, one cannot help but feel a sense of joy. A three-time Olympic medalist, … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Taylor Land: A Positive Outlook on Show Jumping
By Cheyenne Lord
Portraits by Kristie Scholten
Sharing a love of horses with her whole family is something irreplaceable for Grand Prix show jumper Taylor Land. Born to dynamic duo Kim and Jay Land, Taylor has always had horses … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Unbridled With John Roper
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 … [Read more]
- Published in What's Happenin'
Unbridled with Bev Bedard
By Britney Grover
Other than leaving for college, Bev Bedard has lived within 20 miles of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, all her life. She’s also loved horses all her life, so of course, whenever the Pennsylvania National Horse Show was in … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
The Importance of Finding the Right Bit for Your Horse
By Liz Halliday-Sharp
Anyone who knows me is aware that I have a slight obsession with bits. I like to say, “Some women buy shoes; I buy bits.” I should bring a chaperone if I’m heading to a store with
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Mindset: Making or Breaking a Comeback
By Margie Sugarman
Someone recently approached me with this story, which might sound familiar to many of you: “I’ve been riding somewhat more confidently and comfortably for the past year. Then a Facebook memory reminded me of when I broke … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Bill Rube: Giving Many a Reason To Smile
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
In 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic began wreaking havoc on the world, Bill Rube, like many of us, was looking for a reason to smile. After a five-year hiatus, Bill found his … [Read more]
- Published in General, Weekly Feature
Ben Noonan: Learning To Steer Through the Eventing School of Life
By Sarah Eakin
Portraits by Alex Banks
Anyone who has ever gone from driving a runaround to taking the wheel of a Ferrari can testify that that there are cars—and then, there are cars. Ben Noonan had a similar … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Lauren Pitylak: Where Equine Photography and Fine Art Collide
By Shya Beth
Up-and-coming 22-year-old artist Lauren Pitylak has a multifaceted worldview—a view that she shares with her audience through multiple forms of artistic media. Whether she’s in her studio painting or stepping off a plane for a photo … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature