The American Tradition of Excellence Equitation Challenge by Whitethorne LLC
By Mackenzie Shuman
Georgy Maskrey-Segesman of Whitethorne LLC, trains top hunter, jumper, and equitation horses and riders out of Somis, California. However, she did not start in the hunter-jumper world. She grew up competing in...
For Medal Finals Winners, Success Starts at Harrisburg
A look back at five riders who came out on top and went on to international stardom
By Emily Randolph/Randolph PR
Ronnie Mutch, Victor Hugo-Vidal, Bernard Traurig, Chrystine Jones, Conrad Homfeld, Mark Leone.
Reading through the list...
How Courtney Hayden-Fromm Creates Horse Shows with Heart
BY LAURA RATLIFF
In the era of big-box horse shows and weeks-long winter circuits, one industrious Wisconsin trainer and show operator has carved out a niche that keeps people coming back weekend after weekend.
While Courtney...
A Look Into the New Canaan Mounted Troop: The Last Remaining Branch of the...
BY KELSEY ALLEN
These days, there is a lot of criticism stating that proper horsemanship has fallen to the wayside in favor of more hours in the saddle. We’ve all known riders who are incredibly...
Making the Grade: For College Coaches, All Eyes are on Heritage Farm
By Catie Staszak Media, Inc.
Maggie McAlary admits, she wasn’t planning on riding in college when she began applying to schools in 2009. The talented professional, now riding and coaching at the international level under...
Taking the Leap: Leaving Home at 15 to Chase My Dressage Dream
BY SKYE SIMPSON
Right now, there are many young riders scattered across the country dreaming of victory gallops or training horses full time. I was just like them, and have worked from a working student...
Ask Andre: How Do You Plan Out Your Show Schedule?
By Andre Dignelli
In today's sport, most people travel south for the winter circuit, and we do the same. Because you travel that long distance, it limits how much travel you want to do the...
Underdog: From 2’6″ to Marshall & Sterling Finals in a Year
BY DANA WHITE
“Go ahead, underestimate me. You won’t be the first. You won’t be the last. But you will be wrong.” - Steve Maraboli
Whatever happens, happens. These are the last words I utter to...
Scenes From Devon 2019: Junior Weekend Day One
PHOTOS © IRENE ELISE POWLICK
This Devon Horse Show Coverage Brought to You By:The Clothes Horse has been manufacturing custom made horse blankets, tackroom drapes, and trunk covers since 1972. Growing out of one man’s...
10 Questions with Working Student Joe Carruthers
By Irene Elise Powlick
During the off week during the Desert International Horse Park winter circuit, TPH had the opportunity to catch up with working student Joseph “Joe” Carruthers, 15, from Alberta, Canada. Joe is...
Two Junior Riders Process Through the Whitethorne, The American Tradition of Excellence Equitation Challenge.
BY MIA JONES
The Grand Prix ring at Blenheim Equisports June Classic is getting prepped and ready for the return of the Whitethorne, The American Tradition of Excellence Equitation Challenge. This year The Plaid Horse...
Who Jumped It Best? Devon Small Junior Hunter Stake
PHOTOS BY IRENE ELISE POWLICK
The Devon Horse Show is known for many things, but above all else is the elite level of competition. These junior riders worked hard to qualify for the prestigious show,...
Ask Andre: What Are Your Greatest Takeaways from 2021?
By Andre Dignelli
As the world readies to begin a New Year in 2022, a new horse show year has already been underway for a month.
The city never sleeps, as they say, and that for...
From an Unbroke Four-Year-Old to Junior Hunter Finals
BY OLIVIA TAMBURRO
This July, I am attending Junior Hunter Finals with my horse. His USEF registered name is Quin Cardo, and I think we set ourselves apart from a lot of the other horses...
Whitethorne Equitation Challenge Q&A with Winner Avery Glynn and More
BY MIA JONES
The Whitethorne class began similar to its start with early morning rides and emotions running high. After last night's riders meeting all riders were itching for the chance to get back into...
The Road to Prepare for Equitation Finals
BY MACKENZIE FITCH
I began my equitation career last summer, riding with Troy Hendricks and Emily Corkhill at Kimber-View Stables in Glenmore, PA. Together we made a clear plan for the 2021 finals, the first...
A Medal Finals Primer
BY EMMA DUBINSKY
For equitation riders, the fall season means one thing: finals are coming. It means longer days at the barn, no stirrups, and prep over harder courses. But with all the finals available...
Lauren Little’s Big Wins at Blenheim: Young Role Model and Winner.
BY KAITLYN YOURKOSKI
Lauren
Little may be young, but she is proving herself in the equestrian industry. At
only 14 years old, she was awarded circuit champion in the large pony hunters
at the Sonoma Horse Park and...
Quick Questionnaire with Mimi Gochman
Rider status: Junior Hometown: New York City and Palm Beach, FL Trainers: Scott Stewart and Stacia Madden
• As a horsewoman, I am most proud of: all the things I have learned through the horse...
A Quick Questionnaire with Rising Equitation Star Xavier Gomez
Big questions... simple answers! Learn more about junior rider and rising equitation star, Xavier Gomez.
As a horseman, I am most proud of the opportunities I’ve earned to compete.
As a horseman, I would most like to...
A Successful Weekend at Devon for a Junior’s First Trip to the Dixon Oval
BY LANIE WALKENBACH
I was in complete awe when I arrived at Devon on Wednesday afternoon. From the iconic Devon blue grandstands to the lemon sticks, everything was just how I imagined it.
Wednesday
I hacked my...
A Quick Questionnaire with Taylor Griffiths-Madden
• As a horsewoman, I am most proud of the connection I have between me and my horse.
• I would most like to improve on my heels being down better.
• I’d be lost without...
