Ainsley Lynch: Living the Pony Drea

By Jenna Young Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek   Many little girls dream of a life with ponies, and at 8 years old, Ainsley Lynch is living that dream. Ainsley not only has a pony of her own that she shows, but is fortunate enough to ride and show other people’s ponies. Training with Jacob
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Michele Hollis: Equestrian Doctor and Doctor to Equestrians

By Tafra Donberger Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek Armed with a little black bag and an iPad, Michele Hollis, M.D., is bringing medicine to the places equestrians need it most: barns, ring side, you name it, she can help where you’re at. As a doctor who is an equestrian herself, Michele knows exactly how a
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Robin Parsky: Owning Horses for Team U.S.A.

By Britney Grover with Marianne Taylor Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek Robin Cleary Parsky was only 6 years old when she had a clear vision of what she wanted to do with her life: own horses that represented the U.S.A. in international competition. Her course was set after she saw a screening of Walt Disney’s
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Chloe Reid: From Family Ties to Finals Teams

By Britney Grover Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek Chloe Reid has been around famous equestrians her entire life. Her first time on a horse was with Olympic show jumper Lauren Hough — but Chloe doesn’t even remember it. “While Lauren was the first person to put me on a horse, I only remember it from
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Laura Kraut: Making Her Own Magic

By Britney Grover Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek What does it take to get from pony kid to Olympic gold — wishing on a star? Unlimited wealth? The most expensive horses? Despite appearances, it’s far from a magic formula, can’t be bought and while it does take some special horses, it’s often a diamond in
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Barbara Phillips: The Data Behind a Life Loving Horses

By Britney Grover Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek For Barbara Phillips, living the dream means combining two unlikely worlds: horses and computing. Her passion for horses has followed her through school and a technology career with major companies; now, she’s using her knowledge to advance the horse show industry with Equestrian Connect, revolutionizing paper and
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Kimberly Prince: Her Amazing Life Journey – From a Wanna-Be Rodeo Queen to Leaving Home as a Teen, A Remarkable Tale of Determination and Love…

Kim Prince By Kathryn McMackin Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek A young Kim Prince dreamed of being a rodeo queen Read more at the source: Kimberly Prince: Her Amazing Life Journey – From a Wanna-Be Rodeo Queen to Leaving Home as a Teen, A Remarkable Tale of Determination and Love for… Article excerpt posted on Sidelinesnews.com from Sidelines Magazine.
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Kimberly Prince: Her Amazing Life Journey – From a Wanna-Be Rodeo Queen to Leaving Home as a Teen, A Remarkable Tale of Determination and Love for…

Kim Prince By Kathryn McMackin Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek A young Kim Prince dreamed of being a rodeo queen
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Kimberly Prince: Her Amazing Life Journey – From a Wanna-Be Rodeo Queen to Leaving Home as a Teen, A Remarkable Tale of Determination and Love for the Sport

By Kathryn McMackin Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek A young Kim Prince dreamed of being a rodeo queen. “I wanted that crown on my cowboy hat. It was my first dream — and one I never achieved,” she added with a laugh. It may be one of the only dreams Kim hasn’t conquered. Throughout her
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Unbridled with Isabel J. Kurek

By Britney Grover Photographer Isabel J. Kurek splits her time between the rolling hills and cross-country trails around Annapolis, Maryland, and the spotlights and painted jumps of Wellington, Florida. She grew up riding and spent years showing in the AA hunters, but now prefers cheering others on when it comes to competition — usually from
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