Mary Mairs Chapot
BY ANN JAMIESON
"I've always loved animals," says Mary Chapot. "We always had dogs in the family. And horses were another animal to love, to pet, to hug."
While Mary's mother loved horses, and wanted to...
Who Jumped it Best? CSI3* $137,000 Desert Circuit VI Grand Prix
All Photos by Sara Shier Photography
Desert Circuit VI brought international competition back to Thermal, CA, highlighted by the CSI3* $137,000 Grand Prix. Alan Wade's (IRL) course produced a compact three-horse jump-off, in which Richard...
$40,000 Grand Prix de Santa Fe: Chenoa McElvain Buckled Down
Anticipation for the pinnacle event of the Santa Fe Summer Series was present in every corner of the property – between Owner and MC Brian Gonzales' walk through of the $40,000 Grand Prix de...
Faces of Pin Oak: Trapp O’Neal
Trapp O’Neal has been hooked on riding ever since his mom bought him lessons for his sixth birthday. In his hometown of Albuquerque, New Mexico, English disciplines weren’t as popular, but since his mom...
Get to Know Tanner Korotkin: Three Ring Wellington Superstar
Tanner Korotkin is an incredibly talented up and coming young rider who is making waves in all three rings. The Wellington-based young man is the son of Alan and Kirsty Korotkin, owners of Castlewood...
Who Jumped It Best? Desert Horse Park 1.10m Jumpers
ALL PHOTOS © IRENE ELISE POWLICK
A new show season means it's time for a new Who Jumped it Best! Come down to the desert with us for a 1.10m Jumper class in the revamped...
Celebrating the Round: HITS Coachella Jumpers
BY LAUREN MAULDIN / PHOTOS © TORRENCE SULLIVAN
A clear round, a good effort. There are different marks for success when it comes to showing horses. Numbers on the screen and ribbons awarded only tell a small part...
Get a Glimpse Behind the Medals in “Riding for the Team”
BY MOLLY SORGE/JUMP MEDIA LLC
When Robert Ridland arrived in Gladstone, NJ, to ride with Bertalan de Némethy as part of the U.S. Equestrian Team, he was just 18 and owned one pair of breeches....
What in the World is a Horse Bonnet?
Jennifer Gates decks her horse out in a bonnet during NAJYRC in Colorado in August.
By TPH Intern Mackenzie Shuman
Have you ever wondered where those silly things on the heads of horses came from? Does...
Todd Minikus NEVER SLOWS DOWN; The guy who never rides for second.
Originally from the September 2017 Print Issue
By Sissy Wickes
Thirty two years of riding at the Grand Prix level, over 130 National and International Grand Prix wins, 2014 Equestrian of the Year, 2014 Horse...
Onira’s Farewell Tour
Above: Brianne Goutal winning the 2013 $50,000 CSI2* Grand Prix at the Stadium in Wellington, FL with veteran partner Onira. Photo by Pro Equest.
By TPH Intern Annie Birmingham
TPH Intern Annie Brimingham caught up with...
5 Strides with Gazelle
An “interview” with Kent Farrington’s star mare (via her head groom, Denise Moriarty!)
The 14-year-old bay Belgian Warmblood has jumped to great success worldwide, most recently winning the American Gold Cup Grand Prix in September....
From Troubled to the Top: Charlie Carrel Leads Utopik to Success
BY VYLA CARTER
Charlie Carrel is used to being sent young and troubled horses to train. He and his wife, Hilary, run a program called Colts Unlimited out of Sheridan, Wyoming. They specialize in bringing...
Compton Junior Equestrians: “It’s amazing what these kids can do with the right support...
A clear round in the Open 1.15m can have a far greater impact than simply providing an opportunity for a schooling round.
At the Desert Circuit in Thermal, CA, Zoie Brogdon rode Emilion to...
Capri: When a Family’s Commitment to a Special Horse Shines in the Show Ring
BY DANI SCHNEIDER
In 2012, Marina Samad tried a small but mighty mare, Capri. They immediately connected, and what was supposed to be a lease for the show season turned into a forever partnership when...
A Perfect Partnership
BY KRISTIN PITZER
The Irish flag will continue to fly at Heathman Farm with Lorcan Gallagher in the irons.
For much of North America, May 5, or Cinco de Mayo, is a day that celebrates Mexico’s...
Will Simpson Inspires Accuracy at Rutledge Farm Clinic
BY ERIN GILMORE
Great riders have a way of making what we do seem so simple. It’s how they give us confidence. After watching Olympic gold medalist Will Simpson teach a two-day clinic at Rutledge...
Making Things Happen Without Making Excuses: An Adult Amateur’s Climb
BY LAUREN MAULDIN
There is a tendency to divide the equestrian industry into the “haves” and the “have nots.” With events ranging from small schooling shows to extensive seasonal circuits, for many it can seem...
Heartland Farm’s Southern Pride
PHOTO: Southern Pride certainly feels no need to be showing his age anytime soon
By Mackenzie Shuman
Southern Pride is a ‘one-of-a-kind’ horse. His jumping style makes him a crowd favorite and his canter awes any audience....
Alex Jayne on Making Horses and Shaping the US Industry
BY ELYSE SCHENK
Breeding horses takes imagination. Great breeders use creative foresight in order to envision an ideal mare and stallion combination. They paint a picture in their minds of how traits might match up...
That Magic Click
BY RENNIE DYBALL
Leigh Nanda and El Casper won both the NAL & the WIHS Children’s Jumper Finals—after just a few months of showing together
Leigh Nanda was fairly new to horse showing when she got...
Michael Page: It’s About the Ride
BY ANN JAMIESON
A sign in Michael Page's tack room reads "It was never about the ribbon; it was about the ride and the horse that got me there."
The list of his accomplishments easily covers...
