Opinion: the battle for Sweet Briar is far from over

EDITOR’S NOTE:  The world learned just how determined and resourceful the Sweet Briar Vixens can be when the alumnae of the Virginia women’s college kicked off an aggressive attempt earlier this year to save their beloved alma mater from closure.  The negative reaction was widespread and swift among the alumnae when the college administration announced … Read more

Miguel Wilson is very possibly Atlanta’s next equestrian Olympian

926views BY LIZ CRUMBLY Editor In a sandy arena, the June sun beating down, a young man puts a jumper through its paces during an afternoon schooling session. The rider’s performance is so eye catching that a trainer teaching a lesson nearby stops her students to watch; her assessment of his talent: “He wants it.” … Read more

Chad Rice: education through competition

445views FROM CE STAFF REPORTS Chad Rice, CJF, is known among his farrier contemporaries for his quick wit and willingness to manufacture a practical joke at the drop of a hat. He’s taken ample opportunity to participate in his fair share of them while attending some of the nation’s most intense shoeing competitions, but when … Read more

How to escape the corporate grind: Sarah Dubois has done it

928viewsBY LIZ CRUMBLY Editor Breakaway Farm – the name symbolizes not just a new beginning but a bold start. That’s exactly what its owner, Sarah Dubois, was getting at when she christened her then-fledgling training business in Braselton, Ga. almost four years ago. And a bold start it was. Dubois began a new career, a … Read more

Poised to be a professional: 23-year old Ryan Genn shows us how to build a college education around riding

711viewsFROM CE STAFF REPORTS As the Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association fall show season gets underway, we’d like to introduce you to one of its bright stars, Ryan Genn. He’s technically a resident of Ohio, but Georgia gets to claim him for most of the year, as he is a full-time student at Savannah College of Art … Read more

Art and equestrian: SCAD brings home its first IHSA national title

449viewsThe Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association huntseat team national championship can be attributed to a lot of preparation and a little bit of luck, according to Savannah College of Art and Design Head Coach Ashley Henry. **From a swimmer to a grand prix jumper: the members of SCAD’s IHSA Nationals roster came from all walks. Meet the standouts here. DOING … Read more

Berry College takes IHSA Western title

359views The Head Coach: Margaret Knight Berry College Equestrian Head Coach Margaret Knight said she saw that Western win was a possibility for Berry early Sunday, May 3. Berry wasn’t leading, but they were ranked in the top five teams at that point. “I was confident it was in reach, for sure,” Knight said. She knew … Read more

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