Tamie Smith: Fearless in the Face of Uncertainty
Wednesday, May 20 2020
By Britney Grover Portraits by Lori Ovanessian As a top eventer in the U.S., Tamra “Tamie” Smith had just as much reason as anyone to be disappointed when the 2020 Kentucky Land Rover Three-Day Event — along with so many other competitions around the world — was cancelled and the Olympics postponed. “After my horse
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Robert Dover: The Leading Man of U.S. Dressage
Sunday, January 29 2017
By Britney Grover Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek What does Robert Dover remember about his first horse? “Every single thing,” he responded with a laugh. “You know, it’s interesting because life goes by so fast, but things like the milestone of having your first horse, or your first major win, or your first Olympics, those
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Bringing Home Medals! – U.S. Equestrians Glitter at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games
Friday, September 30 2016
By Lauren R. Giannini All photos by Kim and Allen MacMillan/MacMillan Photography Rio is now history. For the equestrians, the 31st Olympiad Summer Games encompassed a heart-pounding mix of competition, drama and spirited celebration of the unique partnership of equine and human athletes. According to the Olympic creed, the most important thing is to
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It’s Mighty Nice! Phillip Dutton Brings Home A Bronze Medal From Rio
Sunday, September 18 2016
By Lauren R. Giannini Phillip Dutton claimed his first individual Olympic medal in Rio — the first representing his adopted homeland, the United States. For the six-time Olympian and his supporters, that bronze is almost as good as gold — a lovely complement to the team gold medals he won for Australia in the
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October 2016 – Table of Content
Tuesday, September 13 2016
34 Ingate (Full Article) Subscribe for just $9.95 or Order Individual Issues Here! FEATURES 14 Show Jumper Brian Walker Answers Your Questions 16 Tami Hoag: Murder, Martial Arts and Grand Prix Dressage 18 Breast Cancer Awareness: Bill Sipp 22 Equestrian Destination: Washington, D.C. 26 Charity: The Buffalo Therapeutic Riding Center 28 Liz Austin: Rising Fast
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One in a Million: Show Jumper Rich Fellers Shares His London Experience and Dishes on Flexible’s Staying Power
Friday, August 12 2016
By Lauren R. Giannini When asked what advice he gives to young riders gung-ho to pursue equestrian glory, Olympic show jumper Rich Fellers said, “I focus on horsemanship and horse care. My biggest thing is kind of simple, but I think it really works — if you always always always do what’s best for
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The Olympics: Dreams of Glory
Wednesday, August 03 2016
By Lauren R. Giannini Almost every young rider dreams about riding in the Olympics. Growing up horse-crazy they enjoy their equines and indulge in equestrian passions, whether they ride for pleasure or for prizes. And they continue to dream about the Olympics. There are those, however, who do more than dream — they
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Sharn Wordley: Talent, Determination & Dedication
Friday, July 29 2016
Pu By Lauren R. Giannini Sharn Wordley loves horses. He’s endowed with equestrian genes from his Australian mother, Della, and grandmother, Margaret Wordley — one of the first female jumper riders in Australia and trainer of the horses in the family’s circus. Sharn grew up in New Zealand, the homeland of his father Andrew,
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Olympic Dressage — Looking Toward Rio with Steffen Peters: Dancing Horses and Riders Aim for the Podium
Monday, July 25 2016
By Lauren R. Giannini Beautiful dancing horses and their riders make Grand Prix look easy, but dressage is anything but. It requires years of training and practice, incredible focus and concentration, superior core strength and skills. Horses and riders who compete at the Olympic Grand Prix level are a glorious sight to
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August 2016 – Table of Content
Tuesday, July 12 2016
34 Ingate (Full Article) Subscribe for just $9.95 or Order Individual Issues Here! FEATURES 12 Sharn Wordley: Talent, Determination & Dedication 16 Show Jumper Brian Walker Answers Your Questions 18 Antonio Martinez: It’s All About Family 24 Restaurant: Madera — Menlo, California 26 Equestrian Destination: Atherton, California 30 Jen Verharen — Part of the Dream Team 44 The Olympics: Dreams of Glory
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