8 Lessons I've Learned in the Riding Ring I have been a business lawyer for 28 years. I have ridden horses for 42 years. It is only recently, however, that I was struck by how the lessons I have learned in the saddle apply not [...]
Callidae, founded in 2014 by equestrian Harriet Posner, displays the timeless sophistication inherent in English riding. Inspired by the vintage rat-catcher fashion worn by Hollywood’s golden-era stars like Grace Kelly and Audrey Hepburn, Posner prides herself on developing an American-based brand that tells a story. [...]
Nestled deep into the heart of Maryland horse country lies Ladew Topiary Gardens, the estate of the late foxhunter and cultural icon, Harvey S. Ladew. Ladew purchased the 200+ acre Monkton, Maryland property — which he called, “Pleasant Valley Farm” — because it bordered the [...]
Ralph Lauren's First NYC Restaurant If you stroll along Fifth Avenue and East 55th Street in vibrant Midtown Manhattan, you will be greeted by a large window depicting three colorful polo players in the midst of a rousing match. It is here that you have [...]
What happens when a ten-year-old, pony-loving girl becomes your business partner? Just ask Shannon Klepper, co-founder of Annie’s Equestrienne Apparel. “The simple philosophy behind our brand is fun, functional, durable and affordable riding apparel,” she says of the line, which was created in January 2014 [...]