Tracey Noonan: One Wicked Good Woman
Wednesday, March 27 2019
By Kathryn McMackin Portraits by Shawna Simmons There’s something about a horse — and a barn, for that matter — that teaches lessons and builds character. From focus and drive to empathy, the traits honed from a partnership with a horse can translate across a variety of scenarios and spaces. These skills nurture relationships and
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Sam & Libby Edelman: From Horseshoes to Horses and Shoes
Tuesday, February 19 2019
By Britney Grover Portraits by Shawna Simmons There’s not much about Sam and Libby Edelman that’s ordinary, from their dynamic personalities to their 40-year partnership in marriage and business. They’ve been through highs like the creation of the timeless and iconic Sam & Libby bow ballet flat and lows like suffering a life-altering injury. Through
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Jeff Ramey and Melanie Peterson-Ramey: Living Life to the Fullest
Thursday, January 31 2019
By Britney Grover Portraits by Shawna Simmons Even at first glance, Jeff Ramey and Melanie Peterson are an equestrian business power couple: Jeff’s Ramard, Inc. makes game-changing supplements for horses and is used by famed riders like McLain Ward, Laura Kraut and Cian O’Connor as well as teams around the world; Melanie is a successful
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Rosenthal & High Point Hanoverians: Continuing Dreams in the Face of Tragedy
Tuesday, January 22 2019
By Britney Grover Portraits by Shawna Simmons High Point Hanoverians began in Cherstertown, Maryland, as the dream of one woman to produce warmbloods with the athleticism to compete in all English disciplines and the temperament to be rideable by amateurs. Supported by her husband, John, and business partner Klaus Schengber, Angela Barilar’s dream became a
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Connor Husain: Enjoying the Best of Both Worlds – Switching from Eventing to Show Jumping Changes the Course of Hot Horseman’s Life
Tuesday, December 11 2018
By Britney Grover Portraits by Shawna Simmons By the time he was 19 years old, Connor Husain was becoming well known as a rising star in eventing. He took the top spot at the 2012 North American Young Rider Championships — his first CCI2* — and became a professional quickly climbing through the levels. Giving
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Missy Chiles: About a Horse
Thursday, November 29 2018
By Sheryl Hodge Portraits by Shawna Simmons Rider, horse show competitor, singer, songwriter, recording artist, wife, mom, stall mucker and caretaker of horses, dogs, miniature donkeys and two baby boys — you name it, and Missy Chiles probably has it on her plate. But don’t label her any one of those things, because she’s not
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Jason Berry: Getting Inside His Horses’ Heads
Monday, November 26 2018
By Alannah Castro Portraits by Shawna Simmons As a teenager, Jason Berry became entranced by the horsemanship of legends like hunter trainers and National Show Hunter Hall of Fame members Olin Armstrong and Danny Robertshaw, and he has followed their footsteps into the hunter ring, creating a competitive show stable based in Verona, Virginia.
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Brittany Stephens — Infinity Farms Animal Sanctuary & Rescue
Thursday, November 15 2018
By Alannah Castro Portraits by Shawna Simmons Brittany Stephens of Norman, Oklahoma, has always been the consummate animal lover. But two years ago she was able to take her passion and drive for rescuing animals and channel it into Infinity Farms Animal Sanctuary & Rescue. To those who knew Brittany, this was no surprise. Growing
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Ken and Emily Smith: Working and Riding Together
Monday, October 15 2018
By Dani Moritz-Long Portraits by Shawna Simmons While working and living together can often be a recipe for disaster, that isn’t the case for equestrian power couple Ken and Emily Smith. The owners and trainers of Ashland Farms, which is based in Wellington, Florida, during the winters and Lexington, Kentucky, in the summers, got married
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Daniel Bluman: The Olympic Rider Jumps From Colombia to Israel
Thursday, September 06 2018
By Kathryn McMackin Portraits by Shawna Simmons When Daniel Bluman talks horses and show jumping, he speaks with intent. “Every horse, every day, you learn something new — the horse will teach you,” Daniel said. “Horses will teach you everything. And then, when you think you know everything, you know nothing.” Daniel has taken these
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