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Andrew McConnon: Risk and Reward
Wednesday, June 30 2021
By Lilly Steger
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
Andrew McConnon discovered eventing at the 2004 Olympics. “I saw eventing on TV at the Athens Olympics, and I thought, Wow, that looks cool!” he said.
Seventeen years later, those Olympians are … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
A Case for Reinstating the Eight-Fault Penalty for Falls
Saturday, May 08 2021
By Armand Leone, Jr.
The upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo will be the first time since 1968 that show jumping teams will compete in a Nations Cup format with three horse/athlete combinations per nation and no drop score. The decision … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Vasco Flores: Paving the Way for Himself and Others To Follow
Wednesday, April 14 2021
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Vasco Flores is living the American dream. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Vasco has created his own path in the world of international show jumping through hard work, determination and perseverance. 
Since … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Madison Rauschenbach: Jumping on Opportunities to Get to the Top
Monday, April 12 2021
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Madison “Maddie” Rauschenbach learned at an early age that when an opportunity presents itself, you have to jump on it — literally. At 18 years old, Maddie’s willingness to jump on any horse … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Richie Moloney: The Quiet Man of Irish Show Jumping
Wednesday, March 17 2021
By Louise Parkes
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Richie Moloney doesn’t like to brag, but then you don’t need to sing your own praises when you’ve achieved success with the minimum amount of fuss. His natural talent has seen the 39-year-old … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Jake Parker Wymard: Representing Working-Class Young Riders
Friday, March 05 2021
Jake Parker Wymard is a professional rider and trainer at Ashcombe Sporthorses, a business that he owns and operates with his mother, Ginger Parker, and Erika Sentz — but he feels his role in the horse world is very different … [Read more]
- Published in Cover Story
The Amayas: Forging a Family at Stonehenge Stables
Wednesday, February 24 2021
By Emily Randolph
In 2006, Victor Amaya was at a European horse show, socializing with fellow riders, when he suddenly heard a familiar name coming from the big-screen TV nearby. 
The TV was airing live coverage of the FEI World … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Getting a Start in the Hunter-Jumper World
Saturday, February 20 2021
By Andrew Welles
Coming from an area where the sport isn’t very concentrated, how did you get started?
I started riding very locally in Minnesota and it was actually through a friend of mine on my soccer team. I would … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Tom Foley: Capturing the Luck of the Irish
Wednesday, February 17 2021
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Kristie Nichols
It’s been said, “The harder you work, the luckier you get.” Show jumper Tom Foley may have the luck of the Irish flowing through his veins, but it’s his hard work and determination … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Taylor St. Jacques: Equitation Finals and Beyond
Wednesday, February 10 2021
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek
Taylor St. Jacques was captivated by Animal Planet’s series “Horse Power: Road to the Maclay” in 2006. Like many aspiring equestrians, Taylor immediately set her sights on someday winning an equitation final. … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature