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Equestrian Professional Member Spotlights!

Our members rock the house! Equestrian Professional members include top horse professionals from nearly every breed and discipline and while we can't showcase all of our over 700+ members, we are excited to spotlight a few of them here on our new Equestrian Professional Member Spotlight page!

Equestrian Professional Member Spotlight - Lisa Kursinski
Pam Saul

Lisa Kursinski has gotten used to the statement, "Oh, you're Anne's sister," over the years, but it's not much of a problem when you have just as much skill, determination, and natural talent with horses as Lisa does. Yes, she is the younger sister of Anne Kursinski, but talent runs deep in this family and Lisa has much to be proud of in her own hunter/jumper equestrian career. . . . More

Equestrian Professional Member Spotlight - Darren Finkelman
By Pam Saul

The journey of an equestrian is not always a straight path. Darren's journey has taken him across the globe. From Long Island, New York where he was born and raised to many years of training with leading masters in Europe, where equestrian culture and tradition run deep. . . . More

Equestrian Professional Member Spotlight - Denise Finch of Hunter's Edge Farm

When you mention Las Vegas to most people, their first thought turns to casinos. But there is a decidedly equestrian flair in the southwest area off the 215 Freeway with Denise Finch and Hunter's Edge Farm. . . . More

Equestrian Professional Member Spotlight - Dawn Jones-Low of Faerie Court Farm

Dawn Jones-Low established Faerie Court Farm in 2001 for the purpose of breeding Arabian sport horses for adult and youth riders seeking athletic equine partners with pleasant temperaments in a handy size. A chance encounter with an Arabian mare in the late 1990's led Dawn to discover the old fashioned Arabian that was bred for hardiness and athleticism as well as for beauty. . . . More

Equestrian Professional Member Spotlight - Maat van Uitert of Jotunheimens Staller
By Pam Saul

I sat at my kitchen counter recently with FEI dressage competitor Maat van Uitert. A piece of homemade pound cake and a Diet Pepsi got her to sit still long enough for us to chat! . . . More

Equestrian Professional Member Spotlight - Helen Goddard of Team Goddard
by Pam Saul

How does a child from non-horse parents know that she wants to do nothing else but ride by the time she is 11 years old? You plop her on a Shetland pony behind her sister, wearing her school uniform, and send her bobbing along the small town of Aldbrough on the coast of the North Sea in England. That was the start of a love affair with horses for Helen Goddard of Team Goddard. . . . More

Equestrian Professional Member Spotlight - Linda Wanstreet of Lost World Farms and LWF Sport Horses

When youngest child, Melissa, graduated from high school, Linda Wanstreet was also at a changing point in her life. She had more time for the things she wanted to do. She was thinking about redecorating their home when her husband said "Why don't you go look for that horse farm you are always talking about?" He didn't have to say that twice! . . . More

Equestrian Professional Member Spotlight - Sally-Ann Barbera of Maybelle Farm Equestrian Centre

G'Day mate! A short trip down the bitumen, you'll find a fair dinkum sheila named Sally-Ann Barbera. Huh? That's Aussie-speak for "Hello friend, a short trip down the road, you'll find a genuine Aussie named Sally-Ann Barbera. Since 1945 more than six million people from across the world have come to Australia to live. Today, more than 20% of Australians are foreign born and Sally-Ann Barbera fits into that category. . . . More

Equestrian Professional Member Spotlight - Rolling Acres Show Stables

Talent times three. Three generations, three sisters, three unique skill sets. Rolling Acres Farm and Show Stable is a family affaire. The Nicholson family has owned Rolling Acres Farm since 1972 and three generations currently are involved with the operations of the farm. . . . More

Equestrian Professional Member Spotlight - Jackie Hale of James Hale Stables

Jackie got her start in the horse world as many young riders have - with a nasty little pony that taught her everything! . . . More

Equestrian Professional Member Spotlight - Deb Burke of Amethyst Acres Equine Center

What happens when you take a city girl in a high pressure sales management job who loves horses and introduce her to a Texas A&M Animal Science major? You get a top notch equine facility that specializes in equine reproduction and stallion station! . . . More

Equestrian Professional Member Spotlight - Mary Lynn Foster of Trinity Farms
Pam Saul

When someone tells you they are getting ready for a "recital," most people usually think ballet or piano. But this is not the case when you are talking to Mary Lynn Foster. . . . More

Equestrian Professional Member Spotlight - Tammy Burgin of Farmore Farms
Pam Saul

It all started many years ago with a "grade project pony" that needed some adjustment to his attitude. It was no surprise that the owner asked Tammy Burgin for help. Tammy's family, including grandparents, parents, and aunt, had always been involved with horses. What he couldn't have known was that request would be the beginning of a career that would include being awarded the title of Leading Pony Hunter Breeder and Owner for USEF in 2010. . . . More

Equestrian Professional Member Spotlight - Weber's Retired Horses
Pam Saul

Kentucky has earned the right to be called "Horse Capital of the World" with its unending list of famous farms, including Calumet Farm and the Kentucky Horse Park. Halfway between Evansville and Nashville is another Kentucky horse farm, with a much simpler and dignified purpose. . . . More

Equestrian Professional Member Spotlight - David Manchon and Sophie Houlihan of Flex Training Pty Ltd

David Manchon is a horseman with many talents. He is a well known colt starter, Reiner, Trick Rider, Horsemanship Guru and drum roll please... he is also quite an entertainer! David and his and his partner Sophie Houlihan operate Flex Horse Breaking and Training from their 40 acre horse facility located in Rosewood, Queensland, Australia. . . . More

Equestrian Professional Member Spotlight - Andrea Waldo of Triple Combination Farm
Pam Saul

Ask most people their first reaction when you say, "Vermont," and the answer is usually maple syrup and cheddar cheese. What they don't realize is that there is a thriving horse industry in Vermont. Meet Andrea Waldo of Triple Combination Farm in Ferrisburgh, Vermont, located south of Burlington. They offer boarding, lessons and training for horses and riders of all levels, with a particular focus on eventing. Andrea and her husband, Eric purchased the 54-acre farm in 2006 with business partners . . . More

Equestrian Professional Member Spotlight - Linda Leslie of Twin L Performance Horses

In 1997, the United States added a "professional gem" to her boundaries by way of Canada. Linda Leslie moved from Alberta and established her training facility in Cave Creek. As a lifelong equestrian, Linda's training methods are a composite of several philosophies, all of which emphasize kindness and quiet discipline. This variety in background--Western, Reining, English, and Hunt Seat enables her to turn out a willing and well behaved show horse and companion. . . . More

Equestrian Professional Member Spotlight - Emily Wigley of Fish Bowl Farm

If you use Mapquest to view the state of Washington, you will notice that there are several islands nestled in the area by Seattle and Tacoma Washington called Puget Sound. One of these islands is home to Emily and Alex Wigley at Fish Bowl Farm. Vashon Island is a community of 10,000 people and approximately 1,000 horses, with a dozen of those living at Fish Bowl Farm. . . . More

Equestrian Professional Member Spotlight Erin Lohec of Andalusian Dressage Partners

Consider this - you raise your family, finish a tour overseas with your husband for his work and are looking forward to spending some serious time in the saddle again enjoying the sport of dressage. Then your doctor informs you that you need to stop riding. . . . More

Equestrian Professional Member Spotlight - Fran Summerlin Histed of Summerworth Down Farms

Fran has been Chef d'Equipe of the USEA Area III Young Rider's eventing teams competing in the North American Young Rider's Championships in 2002 at Tempel Farm in Wadsworth, Illinois; in 2003, in Bromont, Canada; and in 2004, again at Tempel Farm in Wadsworth, Illinois where the teams were consistently in the medals. . . . More

Equestrian Professional Member Spotlight - Patricia Lincourt & Lincourt Stables
Patricia Lincourt is an experienced trainer with many years of study and competition under her belt. She is a graduate of the USDF L Judges program with distinction and Licensed Veterinary Technician. She offers consulting for the equine industry and well rounded management for the needs of the horse. Patricia is certified as an Equine Specialist with Equine Assisted Growth and Learning Association (EAGALA). This is a new field of expertise designed to enhance the individual student's learning in all phases of life. She is also a board member of California Professional Horseman's Association (CPHA). She is a busy woman! . . . More

Equestrian Professional Member Spotlight - Pat Johnson, Saddlebred Rescue

Pat Johnson is Executive Director of the Saddlebred Rescue, Inc., a nonprofit organization started in 2005. Pat has been involved since the inception of the organization and her responsibilities include adoption placement, . . . More

Equestrian Professional Member Spotlight! Steuart Pittman Dodon Farm

Steuart Pittman, Jr. and his six siblings are the 8th generation of the Pittman family to own Dodon Farm. The farm is a 550-acre tract of land in Davidsonville, Maryland near the Patuxent River, about ten miles west of Annapolis. Three generations of Pittmans currently reside on the farm including Steuart Sr. and his wife Bobby and Steuart Jr. and his wife Erin, along with other family members. . . . More

Equestrian Professional Member Spotlight! Lisa and Arnold Warmels of Fryslan Valley Sporthorses

Arnold Warmels grew up in a picturesque village outside of Amsterdam (The Netherlands). As a youngster, he was schooled and competed locally in dressage while taking great interest in different equestrian disciplines, styles, and methods. As time passed and he grew older, Arnold grew fascinated with the sport of driving and how it can progress a horse in combination with riding . . . More

Equestrian Professional Member Spotlight - Patti Milligan and Milligan Stables

Milligan Stables was officially established in Plano Texas around 1970 when Dale Milligan and Patty Verdin married in her family home in Plano. Dale was a young professional horseman who had previously worked as a Saddlebred trainer in Houston, Tx . The couple eventually settled in Plano in a barn and home that Patty's father built for them. . . . More

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