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Kelly Kraegel grew up in Southern California with little connection to horses, her only exposure coming from a neighborhood pony ride that came through for photos. Today, she is a respected trainer and owner of Cottonwood Creek Ranch in Oklahoma City, instructing future horse lovers with a focus on Morgans and American Saddlebreds. Back to the Beginning For her seventh birthday, Kraegel received riding lessons at a local ranch, an experience that would ultimately shape her future career.

From the moment she could talk, Savanna McMichael had one request for anyone who would listen: a real pony. Not a stuffed animal from Build-A-Bear, a real one. Now at 17, the O'Fallon, Missouri, junior hunter rider has turned the early obsession into a decorated competitive career, a Division I college commitment, and a partnership with one very special horse named Latido. A Childhood Dream Becomes Reality Savanna's love of horses was apparent almost from birth. By age three, she was

What started as a way to introduce more people to the Arabian horse has grown into a nationwide program, with over 250 farms across the United States and Canada opening their barn doors to anyone interested in learning more about horses. Photo provided by AHA The Arabian Horse Association’s Discovery Farms program offers a free opportunity for individuals and families to meet Arabian horses up close and learn about the breed in a welcoming, relaxed environment. The program allows

Lafitte De Muze partnered with trainer Amanda Steege and owner Cheryl Olsten in the fall of 2017, arriving in the United States as a six-year-old. Now, entering their ninth year together, Steege and Lafitte returned to the Dixon Oval to defend their place as one of the most accomplished and recognizable hunter partnerships in the sport. Early Success Photo provided by Steege In 2017, Steege received a video from Gerd Schonebeck of a powerful Belgian Warmblood he had for sale in Germany.

Nabisco and Elise Iafrate | ©US Equestrian Founded in 1896 in Devon, Pa., the Devon Horse Show and Country Fair began as a one-day event featuring approximately thirty classes. Now, 130 years later, it stands as the oldest and largest outdoor multi-breed show in North America. Taking place May 20 – 31, 2026, this historic event draws equestrians from across the country, as well as local fans, for 12 days of world-class competition, exhibitions, and cherished traditions. Designated a

Before sitting down for her interview with US Equestrian, 17-year-old Hannah Kim had just finished an AP exam. A day full of balancing academic rigor with a passion for the barn is pretty much Hannah's normal. Hannah, a saddle seat rider based in Tampa, Florida, is this month's USEF Interscholastic Athlete of the Month , and it's easy to see why. She's the definition of a student athlete: sharp, thoughtful, and deeply committed to both her studies and her sport. From Summer

When Braden Speck’s trainer, Erin Strader, received a phone call in 2019 from longtime friend, Annie Goodwin, telling her she had the perfect horse for Speck, no one could have predicted just how far the partnership would go. What began as a horse to heal Speck’s heart, has evolved into a remarkable journey of resilience and partnership, with Speck and BSF Liam now preparing to make their CCI5* debut. Speck and Liam | Photo provided by Speck BSF Liam, simply known as

Cross country day at the Defender Kentucky Three Day Event presented by MARS Equestrian is a highlight for spectators that travel to the Bluegrass from across the nation. More than 50 athlete-and-horse combinations will gallop through the Kentucky Horse Park, tackling imposing fences, water complexes, and technical terrain in the CCI4*-S and CCI5*-L. With crowds lining the lanes to watch their favorite combination soar over the famed Ditch Brush or splash into the Head of the Lake, safety, for

In 2017, Ricky Kamins made the final bid at the Texas ASB Futurity Stallion Auction, right before bids closed. The auction, managed by friend and longtime trainer, Sandra Currier, featured 34 premier American Saddlebred Stallion stud services. Kamins hadn’t planned on bidding, but when County Treasure remained the last stallion without a single offer, he decided to take a chance. “I just bought it so Sandy could be 100% sold out,” Kamins said. With no open mare available, he

In the summer of 2013, freshman Danielle Keating was studying pre-vet at Otterbein University in Westerville, Ohio. What she didn’t realize was that a simple volunteering opportunity would lead to a lifelong partnership with a very special Morgan mare. Keating had fallen in love with Morgans early in her riding career, so when Medina County SPCA reached out about helping with a group of 30 Morgans seized from a hoarding situation, she and a friend jumped at the chance. Keating and Ivie |

Super Shaq and Moore competing at the Lexington Junior League Charity Horse Show (©Howard Schatzburg Photography, Courtesy of Melissa Moore) Some horses are talented. Some horses are charismatic. Then there are a rare few who become legends in their own time. Super Shaq is one of those horses. Owned and driven by Melissa Moore (Versailles, Ky.), Super Shaq’s journey to the top of the road horse world is anything but ordinary. Today, he’s a two-time Overall Roadster of the Year,

The Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show draws thousands of horse enthusiasts, competitors, owners, and breeders from across the nation to Scottsdale, Arizona, for two weeks of celebrating the Arabian and Half-Arabian breeds. For the Glomski family, the show is a cherished tradition. What began as a family trip attending as spectators, has evolved into fulfilling their dream of competing with their homebred Arabian, Royal Tea HHF. Royal Tea HHF (foal) and her dam, Chia Tea BFV | Photo provided by