Danielle Platt: Perseverance Pays Off
Tuesday, October 31 2023
By Lila Gendal
Portraits by Alex Scribner
Climbing to the top of the eventing world can be grueling as well as mentally, physically and financially draining. However, the sport can be incredibly rewarding, with spectacular venues ranging from the … [Read more]
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Beth Behrs: Horse Girl Role of a Lifetime
Tuesday, October 31 2023
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Lori Ovanessian
If you’ve ever seen the sitcom “2 Broke Girls,” you know Beth Behrs was living the ultimate horse-girl fantasy as her character, Caroline Channing, had a horse, Chestnut, that lived in the apartment’s … [Read more]
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Cayla White: Finding Solace With Horses Through Art
Tuesday, October 31 2023
By Shya Beth
Horses have been Cayla White’s saving grace: From being a young child dealing with difficult events and emotions to a wife and mother leaning into her faith and making ends meet for her family, Cayla’s constant thread … [Read more]
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Finding the Correct Speed in the Ring
Friday, October 06 2023
By Margie Sugarman
I’m experiencing some issues as I’m moving up and starting to do certain classes at the shows. I’ve always been told it’s “track and pace,” and I hear this all the time when watching competitions on TV. … [Read more]
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The American Eventing Championships at the Kentucky Horse Park
Friday, October 06 2023
By Liz Halliday
There’s no denying the intrinsic value of the Kentucky Horse Park, in Lexington, Kentucky, in the world of equestrian sports. For so many event riders, this venue is an iconic destination that they dream about competing at, … [Read more]
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Unbridled With Jimmy Toon
Friday, October 06 2023
Jimmy Toon has truly done it all in the equestrian world, from standing with horses at kids’ parties to winning at Madison Square Garden (...)
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The Balance Between Lessons and Horse Showing
Friday, October 06 2023
By Rob Jacobs
Throughout the years, I’ve come into contact with a wide variety of riders across the country and there’s a large percentage of hunter-jumper riders that enjoy competing. Showing horses should be a fun way to challenge what … [Read more]
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Ela Ladwig: It Has Always Been About Horses
Friday, October 06 2023
Oprah Winfrey once said, “The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams.” Ela Ladwig has been on an equestrian adventure since she was a child (...)
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Amelia Newcomb: Bridging a Gap in the Dressage World
Friday, October 06 2023
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Lindsey Long
International-level dressage rider Amelia Newcomb is committed to making dressage accessible to anyone who wants to learn and improve in the sport. With a mantra of “Dressage for All,” Amelia, her husband, Germán … [Read more]
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Zachary Brandt: Keeping His Eyes on the Future
Friday, October 06 2023
By Jenna Young
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Hard work, determination, an elite-level mindset and balance: These attributes are what Zachary Brandt credits his successes to in the equine world. After a long journey, Zach, aboard Direct Advance, sailed to the … [Read more]
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