Savannah College of Art and Design
- Written by JJ Maxwell
SCAD is the first art and design university in the U.S. to offer a comprehensive intercollegiate equestrian environment, with both a national championship winning competitive equestrian team, and an equestrian studies academic program. SCAD provides students a lively, well-rounded environment that fosters camaraderie, team spirit and healthy competition. SCAD equestrian epitomizes these principles.
Leaving Her Mark: The Journey of Janie Shrader
- Written by Stephanie Shepard
Nestled in the mountains of Gordonsville, Virginia, Janie Shrader stands in her shop, perusing a wall of broken tack and patiently waits for inspiration to envelop her. Janie prides herself on combining reclaimed horse tack and selected leather hides to create custom, hand-crafted, equine-inspired decorative accents such as pillows and hand bags. She will eventually develop her unique talent into a custom masterpiece.
Lindsay Maxwell: Embracing the Moments and the Milestones
- Written by Sally F. Kay - The Carolinas Equestrian
“Be kind; be gracious,” begins equestrian and philanthropist Lindsay Maxwell of Aiken, South Carolina. “Always remember and appreciate those who make the competitions possible, from your trainer and grooms to the in-gate staff, jump crew and show management. A few benevolent words with these incredibly busy and hard-working people go a long way. This translates to all facets of life – take time to notice, acknowledge and appreciate those around you.”
In His Own Words with Robert Costello
- Written by Sally F. Kay - The Carolinas Equestrian
Robert Costello
ROC Equestrian and Chairman of the Selection Working Group for the Land Rover US Eventing Team
TCE: The minimum requirements to be considered for a place on the U.S. team consists of being a U.S. citizen, being registered with the FEI and basic age requirements for horse and rider (horses must be at least 8 years of age; riders must have been born before December 31, 2000). Aside from these requirements, what is the committee looking for in eventers and their horses to be chosen to represent the U.S. at WEG?
RC: All Consistency of results would be a high-priority when selecting … but not necessarily “winning” every-time out. The team needs to be composed of horse-rider combinations that have a proven record of consistent results in international competition over a significant period of time. Soundness of the horse is also a vital factor in selection.
