Caitlin Boyle: From Horse Family to Horse Professional
Wednesday, June 22 2022
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
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Unbridled With Michael Britt-León
Monday, December 07 2020
By Jan Westmark Professional riders work hard and the opportunity to be recognized is always a thrill. So when Michael Britt-León captured the World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) Pro Finals at Capital Challenge recently, it was a dream come true. “I’ve watched some of the greatest hunter riders compete and win the Pro Finals, so
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Menlo Charity Horse Show Announces Inaugural Live Broadcast by Horse Network
Tuesday, June 19 2018
Atherton, CA – June 18, 2018 Menlo Charity Horse Show, a recipient of the US Equestrian Heritage Horse Show distinction, numerous National Show Hunter Hall of Fame Top 10 Horse Shows of the Year as well as a perennial favorite destination of the Equestrian Living Magazine Gold List readers announces that the 2018 horse show is a sell out. Trainers wishing to reserve a place on the waiting list for stalls should email Annette Longnecker, MCHS Head Show Secretary at annettel@ryegate.com Inaugural Three Ring Live Broadcast by Horse Network Every class in all of the three show rings at Menlo Charity Horse Show (MCHS) will stream live and for free this year! MCHS events can be viewed at HorseNetwork.com/Live. Each day’s feature class will be available via Facebook Live on the pages of Horse Network and Menlo Charity Horse Show , where fans all over the world can watch together and weigh in on the Hunter/Jumper action as it happens at Menlo Circus Club in Atherton, California. As an additional courtesy to competitors, Menlo Charity Horse Show is offering clips from every class in the Arena, Grass Hunter Field and Grass Jumper Ring online after each day’s competition, at no additional charge.
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Bill Schaub: Far From Over the Hill
Thursday, June 07 2018
By Britney Grover Portraits by Shawna Simmons In the pony and junior hunter circles, Bill Schaub is nearly idolized as a top trainer. Many of today’s most successful riders have trained with Bill at some point, like Taylor St. Jacques, Adam Edgar, Taylor Ann Adams and Shawn Casady. Bill’s students from Over the Hill Farm
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Judge Dale Pederson: Been There, Done That
Thursday, March 02 2017
By Britney Grover Judges are the unsung heroes of the hunter world. The amount of knowledge and dedication required to be a good judge is astounding, encompassing a lifetime of equestrian experience and intense show schedules sending them all over the country. While they put themselves at risk of being the object of skepticism from
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Chasing Dreams, Sportsmanship and Team Spirit: Ralph Caristo’s Influence on Generations of Riders
Tuesday, January 03 2017
By Lauren R. Giannini Ralph Caristo is the real deal: one of the nicest people on the planet and in the horse world. As a horseman, trainer and “R” judge, he’s earned a first-class reputation. He’s the longtime Chef d’Equipe of the Zone 2 show jumping teams for the North American Junior and Young
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Glen Senk — The Accomplished CEO Shares How Horses Have Contributed to His Business Success
Wednesday, December 21 2016
By Lauren R. Giannini Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek Glen Senk, the creative talent behind the clothing store Anthropologie, remembers being profoundly influenced by a legend when he was 12. “I rode with George Morris for one year and learned so much from him in a short period of time,” said Glen. “Years later,
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Laura Wasserman: From Hollywood to High Point Leaving a Los Angeles Legacy
Monday, June 20 2016
By Britney Anderson You can’t search for just any rider on IMDb – or at least if you do, you’re unlikely to pull up such a solid filmography as that of Laura Ziffren Wasserman. Having worked in the film industry as a music supervisor for many years, Laura’s credits include such well-known and successful
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TEXAS SHOOT-OUT WRAP-UP
Saturday, May 07 2016
The Texas Shoot-Out Horse Show at the Texas Rose Horse Park had a big crowd and big weather. On Thursday the Texas Pre Green Super Stake and USHJA Pre Green Incentive Stake got under way with Forest Hill Farm’s XOXO (pictured below), ridden by Peter Pletcher, taking the blue ribbon in both. Peter also took second with Sue Lightner’s Sandriano and third went to Redding Ridge owned by Teriann Miller and ridden by Will Roberts
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Adventures of My Green, Hot Horseman
Tuesday, November 18 2014
By Susan Friedland-Smith Back in July, my husband, Mark, who is now a budding equestrian, purchased a helmet in anticipation of his future riding “career.” I really had no idea he was planning on crossing over to the horse side. He’s more of a beach goer and skier. I knew something was up when he
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