People
- Written by: The Carolinas Equestrian
The Carolinas Equestrian invited horse show managers around the Carolinas to share their thoughts on the state of the horse show business. In this edition of In Their Own Words we hear from Rick Cram, founder of Progressive Show Jumping and Stephen Carroll, Technical Coordinator for the Camden Hu ...
- Written by: Emily Daily/Jump Media
When Elizabeth Ehrlich was working at a top international law firm in Manhattan, she never dreamed she would use the problem-solving and research skills she had acquired in the legal field to create equine supplements. Now, instead of managing tough cases, Ehrlich spends her days talking with rid ...
- Written by: Iv Hendrix
For Edge Brewing Barcelona co-owners Kim and Christian Oliver, a business venture— or perhaps more appropriately adventure— that began in one of Europe’s hottest destinations brought the couple back to their Carolina roots. In 2013, Christian Oliver and his business partner Scott Vanover, w ...
- Written by: Caroline Foto
Cedarhill Farm’s longtime assistant trainer discusses how she evolved from student to teacher and addresses one of the biggest challenges facing equine professionals today.
I started riding in 1986, when helmets were a suggestion and we spent more time in a field or on a trail ...
- Written by: Eva Moore
It’s hot, it’s buggy, and it’s summer in Aiken, South Carolina, the quaint horse town familiar to all types of horse people from the Carolinas and beyond. Despite the 90 degree blanket of heat, Wendy Schonfeld of Clover, SC is trucking on. She and her business partner, Nicole Pioli, have a ...
- Written by: The Carolinas Equestrian
I was the horse crazy little girl who collected Breyer horses and wished for a horse of my own every birthday when I blew out the candles. Now, I’m in my 21st year of coaching the University of South Carolina Equestrian Team. If you had told me 22 years ago that this would continue t ...
- Written by: The Carolinas Equestrian
How do Cathy and Daniel Geitner divide the long list of responsibilities associated with operating DFG Stables, one of the largest, most successful hunter/jumper barns in the Southeast along with raising their two children?
- Written by: Sally F. Kay - The Carolinas Equestrian
“I have horses in my blood and gratefully I don't remember a time in my life without them in it,” begins Karen Kelley of Silver Hill Farm in Waxhaw, NC. Karen was born into a horse family in Weston, Connecticut, with her father as well as her uncle working as hunter/jumper professionals. “A ...
- Written by: The Carolinas Equestrian
Like many riders, Jessica Jo “JJ” Tate grew up horse crazy, “I’ve been obsessed since I can remember, playing horses, running around like a horse, drawing horses – everything!” laughs JJ. JJ was lucky enough, and determined enough, to turn that obsession into a prestigious dressa ...
- Written by: Sally F. Kay - The Carolinas Equestrian
We first encountered Daniela “Danny” Moguel and her 4-Star eventing partner, ‘Cecelia,’ by chance while watching the 2017 Rolex dressage warm up. My daughter, Finley, and her friends were watching in awe of the many talented riders when Dani – with a bright smile - and ‘Cecelia’ - w ...
- Written by: Sally F. Kay - The Carolinas Equestrian
“I see myself retiring in Aiken, SC,” begins Mark Badgley, partner of fashion’s dynamic duo Badgely Mischka. “While I’ve only been there once I love everything about it and what it stands for.” I must admit I was surprised to learn of Mark’s interest in the Carolinas, particularly s ...
- Written by: The Carolinas Equestrian
If you are at a horse trial in the Carolinas, it’s pretty certain you will see Holly Hudspeth running from dressage to stadium to cross country, corralling her many riders, of every level. Holly has had a career that many little girls dream about, built out of hard work and determination, but a ...