Nick & Taylor Granat: Building Jumps and a Future

By Laura Scaletti

Portraits by Melissa Fuller

 

Nick Granat and Taylor McMurtry Granat’s paths crossed in 2012 when they were both working for Peter Leone at his Lionshare Farm in Greenwich, Connecticut. “We quickly realized we shared similar goals … [Read more]

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Marin Roth: Hard Work Pays Off

By Laura Scaletti

Portraits by Melissa Fuller

 

Marin Roth sat on a pony for the first time when she was 5 years old. “Both of my parents worked for State Farm Insurance and each summer the company had a … [Read more]

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Kate Murphy: Nursing Her Equestrian Dreams

By Sarah Maslin Nir

Portraits by Melissa Fuller

 

When Kate Murphy dresses a nick or a scrape on one of her horses at Murphy Show Stables in Colts Neck, New Jersey, she does something unusual—but which, if you think … [Read more]

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Devin Ryan: Jumping to Blue and Beyond

By Laura Scaletti

Portraits by Melissa Fuller

 

It has been said, “When someone says you can’t do it, do it twice and take pictures,” and Devin Ryan has put together quite the photo album since he first sat in … [Read more]

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Noa Leibson: A Perfect Fit for the International Museum of the Horse

 

By Shya Beth

 

Noa Leibson may only be 26 years old, but her passion for all things horses, art and history has taken her on adventures throughout the world. From showing on the ‘A’ circuit and studying in … [Read more]

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Amanda Perkowski: Dressage Journey from Tragedy to Triumph

 

By Laura Scaletti

Portraits by Emma Claire Stephens

 

Vince Lombardi said, “It’s not whether you get knocked down; it’s whether you get up.” In this simple statement, he reminded us that setbacks are an inevitable part of life, but … [Read more]

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Tory Ketchum: Bringing Back Joy After Burnout

By Summer Grace

Photos by Melissa Fuller

 

As Victoria “Tory” Ketchum pulled back into the driveway of Copperline Farm LLC after a successful trip to the World Equestrian Center, she couldn’t help but revel in the feelings of excitement, … [Read more]

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Mimi Moulton: Rediscovering the Reins

By Helen Townes

Portraits by Melissa Fuller

 

Mimi Moulton’s riding story is proof positive that there is no age limit on rekindling a childhood passion. After many years competing as a pony rider, and then as a Junior and … [Read more]

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Mark Miness: A Life Made Better by Horses

By Jessica Grutkowski

Portraits by Melissa Fuller

 

Horses came into Mark Miness’ life when he needed them most. Like many latchkey kids growing up during the 1990s, Mark split his time between his parents’ homes in New York. His … [Read more]

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Jessica Leto: Finding Her Own Way

By Helen Townes

Portraits by Melissa Fuller

 

Success at the highest levels of international show jumping is physically challenging, costly and elusive. Talent, thousands of focused hours in the saddle and access to the best training from an early … [Read more]

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