Unbridled With Emil Spadone

By Jan Westmark

Emil Spadone’s equestrian career started when he was 12 years old and his family moved within walking distance of Coppergate Farm, owned and operated by Tom and Lyla Florio, in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Emil’s mom loved … [Read more]

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Unbridled With Aaron Vale

Show jumper Aaron Vale entered his first Grand Prix when he was only 14 years old, setting the stage for his life in the Grand Prix ring where he has amassed over 250 wins to date. Aaron, who owns the … [Read more]

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Junior Develops Her Own Jumpers and Has Working Student Goals

Gabrielle Adams

Chardon, Ohio

High School Junior

How long have you been part of the horse world? 

I’ve been riding for 10 years. I started when I was 7 years old at summer camp. I immediately loved riding and decided … [Read more]

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Sibling Saga: Whitney LaBrie and Frankie Owens’ Heritage of Horsemanship

By Britney Grover

To say equestrianism runs in the Owens family is an understatement. Whitney Owens LaBrie and Frankie Owens are simply the latest generation that inherited the horse passion and have chosen to pursue careers in equestrian sport. Their … [Read more]

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Spreading the Word on the Power of Light 

Dr. Barbara Anne Murphy

Sallins, County Kildare, Ireland

Head of Equine Science, University College Dublin; Founder & Chief Scientific Officer, Equilume

How long have you been part of the horse world? How did you get started?

I rode ponies as … [Read more]

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Luis J. Rodriguez: Realty to the Rescue

By Britney Grover

Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek

As a realtor with the Luxury Division at Keller Williams in Wellington, Florida, Luis J. Rodriguez is always busy. He spends his time dealing with some of the most beautiful residences in … [Read more]

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Unbridled With Sally Ike

By Jan Westmark

 It’s been said if you need to get things done, then Sally Ike is the person to ask. Sally, who started working for the United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation in 1989, said her philosophy has always … [Read more]

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Tillie Jones: Cheering at College and Down Centerline

By Ruby Tevis

Portraits by Melissa Fuller

Tillie Jones has a lot on her plate, but she juggles her many endeavors with grace. The Nebraska Wesleyan University sophomore has been able to enjoy the traditional college experience as a proud … [Read more]

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Caitlin Gooch: Using Horses to Get Kids Reading

By Britney Grover

Every weekend, Caitlin Gooch travels three hours from her home in Chesapeake, Virginia, to Wendell, North Carolina. Why? To be with her horses — and to share her horses with the community. Caitlin, already a busy mom … [Read more]

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Turning an Art Passion Into a Profession

Sandra Meyer

Atlanta, Georgia

Professional Artist

How long have you been part of the horse world?

Horses were a big part of my childhood and I would ride bareback and Western under the sunny skies of San Diego County in … [Read more]

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