Captain Michelle Ruehl - An American Hero
Air Force Officer, Pilot, and teacher Captain Michelle Ruehl connects two of her passions in life: the military and horses. Equesse is very honored to bring you this spotlight interview with such a remarkable woman. With this, we also begin our series on "Today's Warhorse" and explore how horses are assiting our veterans through the Wounded Warriors program and the Horses for Heroes program through NARHA. For now, however, please Meet Michelle Ruehl! What was your childhood experience with horses? Were you a horse-crazy kid? What about your parents – did they recognize this interest? As a child, I knew I would ...
Catch the Horse and Get Back On: Metaphor for Life
By Jan Butler Loveless, PhD In recent years, I’ve acquired three Quarter Horse mares from my father’s estate. They’ve produced foals, and our herd has grown. I enjoyed horseback riding with my dad while growing up, but I’d never before had complete responsibility for the care of any horse, much less pregnant mares. I had to learn, and learn fast, if I wanted to become a successful horse owner—or, as my husband might say, a person owned by horses. In my current work, which I enjoy, I run the J-Bar Ranch Center for Experiential Learning, employing equine-facilitated learning to reach at-risk kids ...
Meet Kim McElroy
Equesse is very excited to spotlight world renowned equine artist, Kim McElroy.Through this feature, Kim answers questions in her own words about her life with horses and how the spirit of these beautiful animals comes to all of us through her art. For more about Kim, please visit www.spiritofhorse.com Also, be sure to view the trailer for Kim's new DVD entitled "The Secret to Drawing Horses" by clicking on the video at the end of this article. [caption id="attachment_208" align="alignleft" width="144" caption="Kim McElroy and Darma"][/caption] Equesse: What was your childhood experience with horses?Family structure?Access?Location? Kim: I didn’t have access to horses as a ...
Meet Tami Hoag
As a writer and rider, author Tami Hoag has all the “write stuff.” When she’s not astride one of her grand prix dressage horses, she can most likely be found buried behind a keyboard working on her next mystery. She is world renowned as a New York Times best selling author and the Chicago Tribune called Tami, “One of the most intense suspense writers around.” In her horse life, Tami is a top adult amateur dressage rider competing internationally. Equesse spoke with Tami, to find out more about her intriguing life and her love and involvement with horses. Equesse: You ...
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Beyond the Homestretch
Beyond the Homestretch: What I Learned from Saving Racehorses By Lynn Reardon If...
Horses with a Mission
Horses with a Mission: Extraordinary True Stories of Equine Service Heartwarming...
Horseshoes by Design
Custom jeweled Horseshoe by Design Horseshoes By Design ~ Original equestrian...
Equesse Portraits
Customized fine art portraits of you and your favorite horse! Now, you can capture...
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Stop Walking Alone!
No Wonder You Feel Lost… By: LeeAnn Heinbaugh, MA Ughhhh! I’m overwhelmed....
Let Your Horse Catch You - by Anna Twinney
I am very fortunate. When I look back over my life, for the most part, I have...
Imagine A Horse - Agility & Trick Training
Suzanne and Monet Enlightened Trick Training is an excellent vehicle to help to develop...
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Meet Linda and Allen Anderson
Authors of Horse With a Mission Why do you say that horses are awe-inspiring spiritual beings and that they have missions? As we gathered stories and did the research for this book, it became clearer to us that horses are sentient beings who make choices, display creativity, and show compassion and gratitude. They give service and fulfill their callings... [Read more of this review]
Meet Lynn Reardon
Lynn Reardon What I Learned from Saving Racehorses Lynn Reardon is the founder and executive director of LOPE (LoneStar Outreach to Place Ex-Racers), a nonprofit racehorse adoption organization. Prior to her position at LOPE, she worked in nonprofit finance and administrative management in the Washington, D.C. area. She and her husband live outside... [Read more of this review]
Meet Pamela Gossiaux
Speaker and author of the book Why Is There a Lemon In My Fruit Salad? – How To Stay Sweet When Life Turns Sour, Pam Gossiaux gives us insight into how fulfilling a life with horses can be. What was your childhood experience with horses? Were you a horse-crazy kid? What about your parents – did they recognize this interest? ... [Read more of this review]
Meet Debra Gehrke
Meet Debra Gehrke of In Horse Harmony. In this interview, Debra describes being a horse-crazy little girl who always dreamed of having horses, and how that dream continues to unfold in her life today. What was your childhood experience with horses? Were you a horse-crazy kid? What about your parents - did they recognize this interest? My childhood... [Read more of this review]
Meet Candace Craw-Goldman
Equesse is very honored to feature the photography of Candace Craw-Goldman in our Ride of Your Life fundraising event for The American Cancer Society. We had the opportunity to ask Candace some questions about her life with horses, and learn a little more about how she draws her inspiration from these beautiful animals. Describe your childhood... [Read more of this review]
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