Hugs, Tears, Trembling: The Spirit Of Eventing
Heels Down Magazine, Published in May 2018 issue
It’s just after 1 p.m. on cross-country day at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day event, and Lainey Ashker can’t stand still.
The Blood Rule and a Flood of Controversy
Heels Down Magazine, Published in May 2017 issue
The laws related to blood on a horse may vary between show jumping, dressage, eventing and hunter disciplines, but the the intention is the same: to safeguard the welfare of the horse.
At What Cost: The Challenges Ahead For Safety In Eventing
Heels Down Magazine, Published in December 2016 issue
Safety in the sport of eventing, especially during the cross country phase, has been a controversial issue for years. It’s a heated topic that circulates amongst those in the industry after every rotational fall or death. And the sport is under stricter scrutiny for its safety practices now more than ever.
How One Blow To The Head Can Last A Lifetime
Heels Down Magazine, Published in March 2018 issue
For five months of Chelan Kozak’s life, she couldn’t count numbers. For 152 excruciating days after a traumatic head injury, she didn’t know if she ever would again.
The Wildest Ride: Retraining an ex-racehorse turned into a quest for redemption
Tampa Bay Times, Sunday 1A, Nov. 12, 2023
War Feather was born in Florida horse country. At four years old, he made his debut on the racetrack. It did not go well.
On A Quest To See Wild Horses In America
The Horse Network, Published, March 1, 2024
No matter which side you fall on, it’s hard to look at these creatures with your own eyes and not feel heartache when you consider their uncertain future. Could there be a day in America when there are no wild horses left?
Your Olympic Eventing Cheat Sheet
The Horse Network, Published, July 24, 2024
The big question going into the picturesque Versailles arena and surrounding French gardens ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games is, can anyone stop the Brits? ‘
48 Hours Before Milton: Diary of a Hurricane Evacuation
The Chronicle of the Horse, Published, October 21, 2024
As an editor at the Tampa Bay Times, Florida’s largest newspaper, covering hurricane season is a competitive sport. I’d learn in the days to come that Hurricane Milton was about to be the Super Bowl of the 2024 season.