Kate Mathews: Writing Her Riding Story
Monday, June 21 2021
By Ruby Tevis Portraits by Melissa Fuller Kate Mathews is a storyteller, and at just 17 years old, the young dressage rider has only written the beginning of her own story. With a passion for horses, writing and the arts, Kate has found a way to tell stories in the arena and on the page.
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Hannah Irons: From Surprise Pony to Gold Medals
Friday, May 21 2021
By Ruby Tevis Portraits by Melissa Fuller ‘If you believe in your horse, anything is possible,’ is a lesson Hannah Irons holds to tightly. Since her first ride with Lendon Gray seven years ago, the 2020 USEF Young Rider National Champion has learned what it takes to make it in dressage — a discipline she
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Christian Simonson: Riding High and Flying the Skies
Wednesday, March 24 2021
By Ruby Tevis Portraits by Melissa Fuller When Christian Simonson puts his mind to something, he’s sure to achieve it. An exceptional student, avid mountain biker and young pilot, Christian succeeds in many areas, but his biggest passion is the sport of dressage. As the son of his Dutch equestrian mother, the multitalented 18-year-old and
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Opportunities for Young Riders in the Hunter-Jumper World
Saturday, March 13 2021
By Andrew Welles From your experience as a trainer, what are ways young riders can grow in their training if they don’t have the means to have a string of horses of their own? Take advantage of every opportunity the sport offers you. If that’s a riding opportunity, make sure it’s with good horses that
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Student Finds Love and Happiness Training and Re-Homing Thoroughbreds
Friday, February 12 2021
Layne Brogden Lexington, Kentucky; Ocala, Florida; and Warrenton, Virginia 13-Year-Old Rider, Trainer and Teacher How long have you been part of the horse world? I’ve been around horses my whole life, and I was riding before I was walking. The first pony I had was an Appaloosa named Dottie. My family and I lived on a
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Callie Jones: Working Hard and Winning Big
Sunday, October 18 2020
By Ruby Tevis Portraits by Melissa Fuller Callie Jones is a first-generation rider who has charmed the dressage community with her humble attitude and hardworking spirit. Even with her collection of North American Youth Championship medals, her national titles and her name gracing top FEI rankings, Callie will never forget her small-town roots. The 22-year-old
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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
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Natalie Pai: Climbing to the Top
Thursday, June 18 2020
By Ruby Tevis Portraits by Melissa Fuller At 22 years old, Natalie Pai is a rising star in the sport of dressage. With Nations Cup and NAYC medals, titles at the Brentina Cup and experience competing in Europe, Natalie has a bright future and the passion to pursue it. Though horses have always been part
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Tuesday, May 15 2018
Ella Kunitzer and Sunni The Dressage Foundation is pleased to announce that the Carolyn Van Cise Memorial Sportsmanship Fund Grant has been awarded to Young Rider Ella Kunitzer of East Grand Rapids, Michigan. Ella is a high school sophomore, member of All Dressage Association and Grand River Pony Club. She is working on achieving her
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Tuesday, July 12 2016
Devon Kane does D4K Devon Kane did some kidding around this summer as the speaker and clinician at the Dressage 4 Kids clinic held at Hampton Green Farm in Michigan. A mother and a former Young Rider, Devon said, “I love giving back to kids who want to ride dressage!” For all the gossip and photos
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