Hannah Murray: In Tune With Music and Horses
By Doris Degner-Foster
Hannah Murray was 5 years old when she heard violin music for the first time. She was so impressed, she demanded on the spot to take violin lessons. Luckily for Hannah, the young lady whose playing had … [Read more]
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Lissa Bachner: Blind Trust and an Incredible Partnership
By Heather Wallace
Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek
Most hunters count strides between the jumps, but that’s not easy for blind rider Lissa Bachner. Imagine entering the show ring and only seeing the jump colors with one eye at close … [Read more]
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National Titles for Caitlin Boyle and Auburn University Equestrian
By Carter Anderson
Caitlin Boyle knows a thing or two about riding into the winner’s circle, not only from her junior career but in her collegiate career as well. Caitlin attends Auburn University, where she is a vital piece to … [Read more]
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Maggie Hill: From Wyoming to Wellington
By Mandy Boggs
Portraits by Kim MacMillan
Many riders have dabbled in other disciplines, but not many have experience in the variety of disciplines that Maggie Hill has, and all before the age of 15. Maggie started her riding career … [Read more]
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Ryan Beckett: Always Up for a Challenge – Hiking, Biking, Riding and Learning from Real Estate to Reality TV
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek
Though he laughingly refers to himself with the age-old adage “jack of all trades, master of none,” Ryan Beckett’s affinity for stepping out of his comfort zone has given him a list … [Read more]
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Kasia Bukowska: Passion, Poland & Painting
By Britney Grover
Equestrian artist Kasia Bukowska doesn’t just love horses; her passion has led her to relocate across the world, attracted her now-husband across an immense language barrier, given her the fortitude to overcome debilitating illness and driven her … [Read more]
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Diane Roth Combines Horse Sense With Fashion Sense
By Dani Moritz-Long
Horse. Of the millions of words in the English language, this was Diane Roth’s first uttering — a word, mind you, that completely perplexed her urbanite parents, who found the equestrian term to be nearly as foreign … [Read more]
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Cornelia Dorr: Rising Talent in U.S. Eventing – Named the USEA’s 2017 Young Rider of the Year, This “One to Watch” Is Taking the Eventing World by Storm
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Barbara Bower
After earning team gold and individual bronze at the CCI* FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships in 2016, then-18-year-old Cornelia Dorr decided to take a gap year between high school and … [Read more]
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Craig Martin: Always Looking for Challenges – From the Grand Prix Ring to Ironman Competitions, the New Zealand Entrepreneur Has the Drive To Succeed
By Debbie Curtis
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
Craig Martin, a former grand prix rider who now competes in Ironman and ultra-marathon competitions can’t stand to be idle. It might have something do to with his genetic makeup.
“I’m from New … [Read more]
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Emma Sargent: From NYU To the Show Ring
By Alannah Castro
Going from the urban jungle of New York City during the week to the balmy breezes of Wellington, Florida, on the weekend, show jumper Emma Sargent is making it all work with her signature laid-back attitude.… [Read more]
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