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Horse People

The horse industry is full of stories about interesting horse people from various disciplines, breeds, and styles of riding. Read their stories in Horse Illustrated and Young Rider magazines. See how others triumphed over a challenging riding or training situation, interesting feats riders have accomplished, and how others have overcome the odds for a big win at an equestrian competition. Learn how some have spent their lives helping horses and/or riders, either through rescues, therapeutic riding programs, or through charities that they are passionate about. Find inspiration and connection from the lives of other passionate horse people, including horse owners, riders, and those who love horses.

Boss Mares, Inc.: Empowering Women in the Western World

Spend time watching any herd of horses, and you’ll notice there’s always one that stands out: the boss mare. Her…

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Veterinarians in the Military

When most of us think of “military might,” we think of fighter jets and submarines, but we would be remiss…

2 months ago

Meet the Founders of Redingote

I’ve known Connie DeMaio and Allison Malenfant, the two co-founders behind Redingote equestrian coveralls, for years. In fact, I was…

3 months ago

Tamie Smith: Taking It To The Next Level

Mother, grandmother, and winning 5* eventing rider—these three titles don’t typically go together. However, Tamie Smith, 49, is all of…

3 months ago

Ryan Rose: Creating Strong Partnerships Between Horses and the People Who Love Them

Ryan Rose got bit by the cowboy bug early in life. "My love of horses started when I was a…

3 months ago

Sabrina Lewis and Her Crowning Achievements

Speaking on a stage surrounded by the glitz and glamour of the Miss America Pageant, Sabrina Lewis stands out with…

4 months ago

There’s More to Horses Than Just Riding

Like many horsewomen, I started as a young girl obsessed with horses. Nights would bring dreams of riding across fields…

4 months ago

Riding a New Horse Later in Life

Four equestrians found themselves ready for a new horse after a lifetime of riding. Here are their stories. After years…

4 months ago

How a Horse Girl Stayed Horsey Despite Not Riding for Years

After growing up horsey, Nancy still held on to her identity as a “horse girl” even when she hadn’t ridden…

4 months ago

Wendy Hofstee: Riding Around the World with Unicorn Trails

Wendy Hofstee has a very thick passport. Three hundred thirty-eight trips to 156 countries—and all of those trips were on…

4 months ago