Deborah Ettenger: A Special Horse Changes Lives
Wednesday, August 12 2020
By Doris Degner-Foster Deborah Ettenger knows firsthand how the power of horses can help people, as she dealt with both physical and mental challenges. When her late husband was battling cancer and subsequently passed away, Deborah credits horses and riding with helping her persevere. “Going to the barn and focusing on me and the horse
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Amelia Fucito: The Healing Power of Horses
Thursday, July 30 2020
By Ruby Tevis Portraits by Melissa Fuller To a spectator on the sidelines, Amelia Fucito is just another horse-loving kid taking her trip around the ring, but to her parents and her trainer, every jump she clears is symbolic of the challenges she’s overcome in life. At 15 years old, Amelia has gone from a
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Sarah Invicta Williams-Echols: Enjoying Every Aspect of Horses
Thursday, July 16 2020
By Lyssette Williams Portraits by Kristie Nichols Four years ago, trainer Sarah Invicta Williams-Echols suffered a horrific fall off her heart-horse, Quincy Z, during the grand prix at the HIPICO Santa Fe Summer Series horse show. As she hit the ground, she knew she wouldn’t be dusting herself off and walking away easily from the
- Published in Weekly Feature
Great War Horse Now Young Boy’s Trail Horse!
Wednesday, June 26 2013
The term “successful” is a big understatement when in comes to the 20 year old gelding, “Big Time Macho”. A successful ex race horse, now converted into a superstar trail horse, BTM’s new family has recently sent in an update to the New Vocations Adoption Program. “I just wanted to give you a update on BTM
- Published in Beyond the Track, Z-Blogs