Michael Middleton: Honoring Mustangs Through Contemporary Ceramics

By Shya Beth

Michael Middleton’s ceramic art may not be depicting horses in the traditional sense of paintings and sculptures, yet his work infuses the essence of the wild Corolla Mustangs through horsehair pottery. Never able to recreate the same … [Read more]

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Haydeh & Darya Davoudi: An Epic Adventure

By Laura Scaletti

Portraits by Kristie Scholten

Mother-daughter duo Haydeh and Darya Davoudi are working hand in hand to accomplish their equestrian dreams. As Darya focuses on competing in the hunter and equitation rings, Haydeh has immersed herself in Darya’s … [Read more]

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James & Helen Alliston: Sharing Life, Horses and Eventing

By Allie Heninger

Portraits by Lauren Ann Pace

While many spousal partners may choose to keep business and family separate, such is not the case for the duo behind Alliston Equestrian. From riding and coaching to winning the American Eventing … [Read more]

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Natalie Dean: Riding to Represent

By Laura Scaletti

Portraits by Melissa Fuller

Natalie Dean has always felt like she was playing catch up in the equestrian world compared to her peers. Although she fell in love with horses the first time she put her foot … [Read more]

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Augusta Iwasaki: Thankful for Her Horse Life

By Laura Scaletti

Portraits by Kristie Scholten

Augusta Iwasaki may have ridden a string of “Small” horses and ponies for her family’s Makoto Farms growing up, but there’s nothing small about her success in the show world. From USEF Pony … [Read more]

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Alexandra Crown: Returning to the Upper Levels After a Traumatic Brain Injury

By Jessica Grutkowski

Portraits by Shawna Whitty

On the heels of her jumping CSI1* classes all over Europe last year, 28-year-old Alexandra Crown has a bright future. Like many talented athletes, Alex is incredibly disciplined, resilient and focused; but her … [Read more]

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Codi Harrison: Dreams, Gold Medals and the Horse of a Lifetime

Story by Kimberly Gatto

Portraits by Emma Claire Stephens

Codi Harrison tried out more than 25 equines while on a horse-shopping trip in Denmark in early 2015. But it only took a moment for Codi to discover her horse of … [Read more]

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The Pan American Games Final Outing at Loch Moy Farm

By Liz Halliday

During the first week of October, the U.S. eventing team gathered at Loch Moy Farm in Maryland for the mandatory final outing ahead of the 2023 Pan American Games. The event offered a unique and invaluable preparation … [Read more]

Unbridled With John Roper

By Britney Grover

 

 

John Roper absolutely loves watching high-end equitation. “To watch well-trained Junior riders on good horses negotiating difficult courses without a bobble is beautiful. It’s like magic,” he said. That enjoyment hasn’t gotten old even after 40 … [Read more]

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Course Designer Spotlight: Alan Wade

Course Designer Spotlight: Alan Wade
Our next Spotlight for the upcoming 2022 Menlo Charity Horse Show celebrates a man crafting one extremely important element for those in the Jumper ring: Menlo’s Jumper Course Designer, Alan Wade of Tipperary, Ireland.

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