Managing the Journey That Is the Equestrian Industry
Thursday, November 16 2023
By Rob Jacobs
As competitive equestrians, we may go through phases of winning and having success so routinely that it may become expected. When this is the case, it’s likely more challenging to comprehend a horse show that was unexpectedly … [Read more]
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Taylor Manning: Turning Her Vision Into Reality
Tuesday, October 31 2023
By Tafra Donberger
Portraits by Kristie Scholten
Taylor Manning was a very determined 11-year-old with a plan when she called her parents into their family living room one afternoon. Unbeknownst to them, she had decided she wanted to ride horses
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Peighton Deitz: Riding, Studying & Sewing Belts
Tuesday, October 31 2023
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Johanna Henjes
Peighton Deitz is 16 years old, a junior in high school preparing for riding in college, and the owner and operator of Grey Horse 
Equestrian Belt Co. She started making her own belts … [Read more]
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Madison Aguilar: Staying on Course Through Tragedy and Triumph
Tuesday, October 31 2023
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Maddy Falkowitz
It’s been said, “Home is the starting place of love, hope and dreams.” When Madison Aguilar first stepped foot on the Savannah 
College of Art and Design (SCAD) campus to attend the Interscholastic … [Read more]
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Lindsey Holleger: Journey from A Wild Pony to Head Trainer at Maplewood Warmbloods
Tuesday, October 31 2023
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Kristen Scott
Lindsey Holleger believes if it’s meant to be, it will be. Throughout her life, things have happened organically when it comes to horses. From finding her first trainer to turning professional to getting … [Read more]
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Kathy Simmers: Putting Ponies on the Page for Today’s Horse Kids
Tuesday, October 31 2023
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Kirsten Hannah
Kathy Simmers didn’t intend to become a children’s author, but the stories just come to her. After 20 years as a CPA with her own accounting firm, Kathy grew tired of the stress … [Read more]
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Jake Evans: Surviving Leukemia to Creating Equestrian Magic
Tuesday, October 31 2023
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Kirsten Hannah
Growing up in Texas, Jake Evans didn’t take long to become fascinated with horses. While sitting in his car seat, watching the world pass by, Jake couldn’t get enough of horses.
“I’d stare … [Read more]
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Emmy Love: Love, Dressage and Horsemanship
Tuesday, October 31 2023
By Troy Anna Smith
Portraits by Tracy Kujawa
In the picturesque landscape of Petoskey, Michigan, Emmy Love’s extraordinary journey as a horsewoman began. Nurtured by loving and supportive parents, Tom and Cindy Love, Emmy embarked on a remarkable adventure that
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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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