Send us a text When Bruce Goodin secured an invitation to the Master’s at Spruce Meadows in 1991 he had no idea how he was going to pay his entries. However, where there’s a will, there’s a way… Bruce entered a speed class that he thought he had a shot of placing in and ended up winning it , ensuring that he had enough to pay his way for the week. He went on to place second in the CP Rail $1,000000 Class proving to any doubters that there was a reason he been invited. Bruce Goodin is a ...

Send us a text Kyle King is no stranger to winning. He has amassed many Grand Prix victories over the years. But ongoing success at the 5* Level is something new to him. He is learning a whole new skill set to navigate and facing it head on as evidenced by his 2nd place finishing in the CPKC Rail Grand Prix at Spruce Meadows in September. I was struck by Kyle’s vulnerability and courage in navigating the new “business” of showjumping at this point in his career. He was also quick to point out...

Send us a text Schuyler Riley has been in the sport for more than 40 years and she has never lost sight of the reason she does it - for the connection with the horse. Whether she is picking a horse for herself or for one of her clients, she will always put character first . That has led her to great success as she never rushes the relationship. She believes that the bond between rider and horse is what ultimately determines how far a pair will go. Schuyler shares her early experiences as an e...

Send us a text Sometimes you meet someone and you immediately like them. Such was the case with Kyle Dewar. He puts his family first, is passionate about the horses and wears his Canadian pride (and his heart) on his sleeve for all to see. Kyle and his wife Kathy are the owners of Chestnut Hill Farms in Ocala where they run a successful training and sales business. Kyle’s story is one of patience and perseverance as he has pursued his dream. He shares his experience of finally get...

Send us a text Small but mighty, Lauren Hayes is a force to be reckoned with. She juggles riding, training and motherhood with grace and a position attitude. Lauren shares her journey of school, becoming a parent and having to lower her expectations when riding couldn’t be her only focus. She is a shining example of remaining positive and rolling with the punches while demoting that the apple doesn’t fall far from the tree as far as talent in the sport force. I think she is one of Canada’s mo...

Send us a text Growing up in Wicklow, Ireland , Aoife Leggett discovered her passion for horses at an early age and was drawn to the adrenaline rush of the cross country portion of 3 day eventing . While continuing to compete she landed herself a position managing yards at a couple of different stables including Cooley Farms and Ardeo Sport Horses. Not content to stay with what was easy and in front of her, she pursued formal studies in Sport and Performance Psychology and Performance Nutriti...

Send us a text Trainer, breeder and entrepreneur, Emil Spadone doesn’t sit still for long. I caught up with him on a rare quiet week when he was recovering from hip surgery- although even that day he was teaching a couple of lessons before we spoke. Emil shares what sparked his passion for the sport and what keeps him looking for the next great horse. He talks about why he started “Horse Flight” - an equine transport company. He also lets us in on one of the secrets to his success- finding pe...

Send us a text George Morris at home - Part 2 (Part 1 dropped Friday July 4th) George Morris ended up riding by chance but it was not by chance that he became so successful in the sport and sought out by so many for his wisdom and expertise. For decades he devoted his time and energy to bringing out the best not only in aspiring US riders, but riders from all over the world. He is considered by many to be the best riding trainer ever. His lifelong passion came to a screeching halt when he was...

Send us a text George Morris at home - Part 1 (Part 2 Drops Friday July 18th) George Morris ended up riding by chance but it was not by chance that he became so successful in the sport and sought out by so many for his wisdom and expertise. For decades he devoted his time and energy to bringing out the best not only in aspiring US riders but riders from all over the world. He is considered by many to be the best riding trainer ever. His lifelong passion came to a screeching halt when he was b...

Send us a text Richard Spooner knew at an early age that he enjoyed being around horses but he was pretty certain that he didn’t want to ride and he definitely didn’t want to ride English. He claims most of his career has been an accident . In this candid conversation, Richard brings us along on his journey from his early days riding with girls in pigtails to his more recent successes on the world stage . All with a dose of humour. He reflects on how lucky he was to work with three exceptiona...

Send us a text State champion at 7, ASPCA Maclay Medal winner at 14, Katie Monahan-Prudent has always known that her future was with horses. She was 2nd in her first World Cup Final in 1979 and went on to become a World Champion in team showjumping in 1986. She won the American Invitational 3 times and was inducted into the Show Jumping Hall of Fame in 2016. Today she continues to champion the sport by coaching and mentoring young riders. She and Laura Kraut are fostering th...

Send us a text Callan Solem’s story is one of grit, determination and perseverance. She has and continues to pursue her dreams against all odds and without ever compromising her belief that the horse’s best interests must always come first. She is vulnerable, honest and authentic.

Send us a text Beezie Madden reveals the secrets to her success- always putting the horse's needs first , the fundamentals of position and surrounding yourself with good people. She shares the stories of some of her favourite mounts and wins as well as the horses who surprised her along the way. She does it all with a sense of purpose and staying true to her core values. She explains why it is so important that she be a good role model. She is unmistakably humble and passionate.

Send us a text Hyde Moffatt reflects on his career as a rider, trainer and clinician. He credits his desire to improve himself or his mounts just a little bit everyday with keeping him passionate about the sport of show jumping. His worth ethic and his overwhelming optimism are inspiring. His humility is refreshing.

Send us a text Hall of Fame Cutting Trainer Dustin Gonnet is the first Canadian cutting trainer to earn over 2 million dollars in the sport. What is more important to him than what he has earned is that he has stayed true to his heart and his convictions. He loves the relationship he has with his horses as well as with his family. His ultimate goal is to be “Jack of all trades and master of everything!” He is truly a genuine and authentic cowboy to the core.

Send us a text Trail blazers Bronwyn Hart Irwin and Jason Irwin are riders, trainers, clinicians and horse whisperers. They walk us through the journey that has taken them from riding and training horses to hosting “The Horse Trainers” on RFD-TV Canada and the Cowboy Channel in Canada ,landing an audition on “Canada’s Got Talent” and attending the premiere of a movie at TIFF featuring one of their horses. They have thrown out the rule book where goal setting is concerned and will inspire you ...

Send us a text Rider, trainer and author Jen Hamilton walks us down the path of her career that started in New York and brought her to Nova Scotia. She talks about her involvement in the coaching program with Equine Canada and how it changed the trajectory of her career in coaching. She is frank, nostalgic and funny and continues to give back to the passion she has fostered for decades.

Send us a text Andre Etmekdjian came to the sport of show jumping as well as the trade of being a farrier as a young boy under the tutelage of his father in the USSR. His early competitions were as a member of the army. He landed in the United States in his late teens in the 1990's and has been continuing his journey of learning ever since. His determination and message of the importance of always being present with your horse is inspiring.

Send us a text Rider, trainer, father , husband and entrepreneur Sharn Wordley has travelled the globe. However, his dream had always been to settle in America. Hard work and surrounding himself with the right people brought him to Ocala which he now calls home. He loves striking the balance between riding , his family and his businesses building premier riding surfaces and developing turnkey equestrian properties. His humility is touching and his energy infectious.

Send us a text Horse communicator Joanna Bornowski shares her heart based intuitive approach to having a dialogue with our four legged partners. Joanna delves into the importance of understanding that our agenda may not align with our horse's desires and that horses have as many different personalities as people. She also touches on all the changes in a horse's environment that can trigger an emotional response from them that may manifest as a behavioral or physical symptom. Finally she...