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Some horses make a bigger impact on our lives because of what they teach us, the bond we have with the, or through accomplishments. The special horses do all of these. Peter Petschenig of Petschenig...

Great horses and riders make it look easy. That’s exactly what Skipio K and Patrick Seaton of Sonoma did. Skippy is officially retiring at a special ceremony on July 29 th before the Sonoma Horse...

Details matter and can mean the difference between a podium finish and a disappointing ride home. Alex Wilson and Kaitlin Campbell of SWS Training and Sales in Temecula, California understand how important the details are...

Jordan Matrisian is well-known on the jumper circuit and in the equestrian community for her success in the show ring, and diligence and attention to detail in all aspects of horsemanship. Her resume includes podium...

“No hoof, no horse,” is a common refrain heard around all equestrian disciplines. The footing a horse works and jumps on is just as important to those hooves as the genetics, nutrition, and farrier care...

Competitor. Trainer. Judge. These are just a few of the words used to describe Amanda Flint, a well-respected professional in the hunter and jumper worlds. She’s had a storybook career thanks in part to the...

Kelly Maddox is sitting in the sunshine on her 23-acre property, The Maddox Family Farm, in Pleasanton, California. The three barns, paddocks, two indoor arenas, and the rest of the farm’s amenities stretch out in...

Diana Conlon of Olive Hill Sporthorses in Lexington, Kentucky started riding horses before she could walk. Her lifelong commitment and focus on equestrian sports transformed into a viable profession. Today, she owns and operates Olive...

Waiting by the in-gate for your turn at the course can be stressful or the opportunity for quiet reflection. However you choose to approach those last few minutes before a round, there are countless people...

Ilana Halpern knew she wanted to be a professional horse trainer in kindergarten when she dictated her ideal profession to her teacher. Neither of her parents rode, but she nonetheless became captivated by horses at...