Keirstin Scott: From Pony Dreams to the International Derby Ring

By Jessica Grutkowski

Photography by Sophia Donohue

Every aspiring athlete has heard the saying “hard work pays off.” But in today’s economic climate, many young equestrians worry they will never reach the top of the sport. For Keirstin Scott, a … [Read more]

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Hope Glynn: Enjoying Her New Life

By Ruby Tevis

Portraits by Adrienne Morella 

If you could look up the term “hunter derby” in the dictionary, Hope Glynn’s name would be right beside it. Since the inception of the program, Hope has been drawn to the derbies … [Read more]

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Lee Cesery: A Legacy of Love

By Victoria Sheehan

Portraits by Melissa Fuller

Lee Cesery considers her story a typical one. Yet for many who know her, she’s anything but. The prominent amateur is a staple across hunter-jumper A-circuits, primarily in the hunter ring where her … [Read more]

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Sterling Malnik: Success in Three Rings 

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 … [Read more]

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Unbridled With Michael Britt-León

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. … [Read more]

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The Prodigy’s Protégé: Tori Colvin and Parker Peacock

By Britney Grover

Portraits by Shawna Simmons

To anyone who’s followed the national hunter-jumper world in the last decade, Victoria “Tori” Colvin is a household name. Her record-setting talent on horseback seems almost magical. From ponies and Best Child Rider … [Read more]

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Augusta Iwasaki: Small Horses, Big Victories

By Ruby Tevis

Portraits by Shawna Simmons

Augusta Iwasaki is no stranger to a fast-paced lifestyle. For Augusta, success comes with commitment, and her dedication to riding horses has brought her to competitions in every co rner of the United … [Read more]

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