Lexington, Ky. — Current U.S. Eventing Technical Advisor and Chef d’Equipe Bobby Costello has made the difficult personal decision to step away from the role at the start of the new quadrennial. Costello will remain active in his role...
Are you in the market for a new career? Equine assisted services (EAS) centers across the U.S. are reporting job openings for qualified applicants.“I would encourage anyone who wants to pursue this industry; it is growing, and it’s very...
Jeanne McDonald paved her own path to success with the perfect blend of dogged New England determination, unwavering persistence, and a heaping dose of patience. She’s a Grand Prix dressage rider, a U.S. Dressage Federation bronze, silver and gold...
Julie Goodnight is the real deal.When I first met Julie Goodnight for an interview, I was reminded of how much I love “real” horse people. People who care more about the horse than a ribbon. People who take horsemanship...
Read on for a Q&A with 5-time Olympian and 3-time USEF Equestrian of the Year, Steffen Peters.Sometimes life is pretty good.Like working as a freelance writer and covering the four-day Equine Affaire in MA for Horse Illustrated.And sometimes life...
Even in the 21st century, some people still make a living “cowboying" — or working as freelance cowboys.Among these independent individuals—male and female—is an entrepreneurial group known as “day workers.” Instead of working at just one operation, they hire...
A love of horses and art led Leah Kaufmann on an unexpected journey to start an equestrian brand.Leah Kaufmann’s horse obsession developed at an early age. She grew up in Seattle, but her mother passed on a passion for...
There are some things you can put off doing—I really should reorganize the tack room—and then there are things that require scheduling routine maintenance—I need to replace the tires on the trailer before show season. One thing that you...
DULUTH, Ga. – With a dwindling number of veterinarians entering equine practice and existing practitioners leaving the industry altogether or shifting to small animal practice, many are concerned about a looming shortage of equine veterinarians. To help identify the...
Sponsored Content: In addition to a successful barrel racing career, rodeo star Fallon Taylor also created and runs her apparel brand, Ranch Dress’n.Fallon Taylor is no stranger to success. She has multiple World Championships in barrel racing, and her...
