Eva Paliouras: Jumping for and Empowering Peru

By Laura Scaletti

Portraits by Melissa Fuller

A diehard “My Little Pony” fan, Eva Paliouras was obsessed with horses as a child. Eva relentlessly begged her parents to take her to a riding lesson, without any success. After her parents … [Read more]

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Emilie Goddard: A Heart for Haflingers and a Passion for Corgis

By Jessica Grutkowski

Portraits by Sara Farrell

As a little girl growing up in Washington state, Emilie Goddard devoured every horse book she could find at her local library. No one in Emilie’s family rode horses, but she was largely … [Read more]

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From Wild to World Equestrian Center: Chincoteague Ponies Make a Splash, Delight Fans Ahead of Centennial Pony Swim

Story by Susan Friedland
Photos by Carolyn Rikje Photography

For any horse, visiting a showground for the first time is a momentous, and sometimes stressful, occasion. However, two born-in-the wild Chincoteague Pony fillies hopped off a horse trailer at World … [Read more]

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Madison Tsakanikas: Turning Heart Horses Into Timeless Art

By Shya Beth

There are so many things about being an equine photographer that bring 25-year-old Madison Taskanikas joy. One aspect is that it allows her to travel across the country, meet many different people and learn their stories. Another … [Read more]

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Mary Bess Davis: Her Rocky Road to the USA Eventing Nations Cup Team

By Helen Townes

Portraits by Kacy Brown

Eventer Mary Bess Davis doesn’t come off as someone who craves the spotlight, but her talent is undeniable. Her unassuming, no-nonsense manner was instilled at an early age as she grew up in … [Read more]

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Sarah Mills: Success From Scratch 

By Tori Kistler

Portraits by Becky Henderson

Grandma’s quilt, warm bread fresh from the oven, a handmade card—some things are just better made from scratch. But what about a career? Is it better to have everything handed to you on … [Read more]

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Brianna Meighan: Embracing Her Role as a Pony Mom

By Laura Scaletti

Portraits by Melissa Fuller

Television star, entrepreneur, model, attorney, equestrian, FEI Certified Coach, marathoner, blogger, wife and mom. These are just a few of the roles Brianna Meighan has had over the years.

Brianna has traveled the … [Read more]

Charlotte Jorst: Working Hard at Living Her Best Life

By Laura Scaletti

Portraits by Melissa Fuller

Charlotte Jorst believes if you want to do something—just start doing it. This philosophy has led Charlotte to create Skagen Designs Ltd., Kastel Denmark and five Grand Prix dressage horses. Regardless of the … [Read more]

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Linda Drattell: Humor From Manure and Healing Out of Hearing Loss

By Britney Grover

Author Linda Drattell has found inspiration in and made the most of life experiences others might dismiss or look down upon—including literally shoveling manure. Her poetry, which has earned awards and recognition from associations such as Reader … [Read more]

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Karen Borne & Borné Saddlery: Thriving and the Saddle

By Britney Grover

Karen Borne was first introduced to horses as a child growing up in Dallas, Texas, through her aunt and uncle, who owned and showed cutting horses. Little did she know then that horses would shape her career … [Read more]

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