Photos by Sophie Kuller Annie Heise is a bit of a Renaissance woman. Equal parts equestrian, actor, and now designer, Annie is no stranger to the perpetual search for creative outlets. Funny, focused and down-to-earth, her dedication to each of her crafts is palpable. In [...]
In keeping with a resolute commitment to support equestrian sport at the highest level, Hermès was proud to participate in the 2017 American Gold Cup CSI-4*W, at Old Salem Farm in North Salem, New York. Old Salem Farm is one of North America’s premier show [...]
California Girl, Saddle Club Proprietress, Hunter Jumper and Animal Advocate on the things she simply cannot do without. 1. Wesley Belvedere, the Wonderdog. My numero uno, partner in crime, love of my life, boy genius, rough & tough cowboy, hunter, 1/2 toy poodle, 1/2 Chinese [...]
Photography by Kyle Barney, Justin Charles, & Rodney Ray Styling by Jessica Rose Lee Nestled in the heart of Los Angeles, California sits a girl with a passion for good deeds, beautiful horses and great clothes. A girl who begged her parents for a pony [...]
Known for their innovative and classically styled lines of equestrian sportswear, Ariat will make its debut into post-performance wear this fall with Two24, a fashion-focused premium collection of footwear for men and women. Designed to reflect both English and Western riding heritages, Two24 blends artisan [...]
Heather Blackwell-Batchelor always knew she wanted to start her own company, and with a father who was a successful entrepreneur and photographer, creativity and the desire for self-expression was in her genes. With a background in art, Heather was just waiting for the right time, [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
One of my best friends and I share the same passion: horses. We both started riding lessons together at the same time, got our first horses within a year of each other, and, not surprisingly, settled on our horse farms within the same time period. [...]
My sister, Kim, got married last May, on Black Eyed Susan Day (BESD), to be exact. BESD is held at Pimlico Racecourse the Friday before the Preakness Stakes and is for fillies only. Kim’s colors were black and yellow, and a very subtle racehorse theme [...]