My name is Lenna Peterson, and I compete in barrel racing. I am from Watkins, Minn., and I am 9 years old. I’ve been riding since I was 2 years old. My mom Teresa and I learned barrel racing...
We can all hope to reach 100 years of age with just as much gusto for our passions in life than ever. Meet Santa Anita's legendary John Shear, who has done just that, and who has inspired people along...
Horses have a primitive beauty that touches us deeply. Their closeness to nature, combined with their immense power and grace, have inspired artists throughout the centuries.One such artist is Star Liana York, a New Mexico-based sculptor who expresses her...
The equine world is saddened to hear that dressage clinician, competitor, and prolific author Jane Savoie died January 4, 2021, at the age of 72. She had battled major health issues for five years, including the blood cancer multiple...
It’s not every day you get to interview your equestrian idol. But that’s just what 2019 Young Rider Advisory Board member Lila did! Lillie Keenan is a 23-year-old grand prix jumper from New York, N.Y., who made her international...
My back was hurting again, and my neck was so sore that I could barely turn my head. Trying to load my heavy X-ray unit into the back seat of my SUV was torture. If I balanced the equipment...
When I walked into the barn last weekend, six people were crowded in the aisle in a tight cluster, doing nothing. We are a fun, chatty barn, but we’re also busy, so people tend to chat as they do...
Young Rider Gracie Elliott realized her dreams of competing at the North American Youth Championships (NAYC) and shares her story.I've always been a goal-setter. In kindergarten I had the goal of learning how to tie my shoes. Sophomore year...
Riding is Brianna's special thing. Can she learn to share it with her little sister or will this young horseback rider deal with jealousy?
Brianna grinned from ear to ear as she asked her bay pony Hollywood Star—Holly for short—to...
Follow the journey of Alyssa Mathews, founder of Discover the Horse project, which follows the quest of one woman's journey to ride every breed of horse.Standing on a remote beach in Ireland, I breathed in the salty air and...
