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A Look Back at the 2018 International Gold Cup

Photos by John Scott Nelson Photography Neither snow nor rain nor heat nor gloom of…

The Season Begins: Formal Fox Hunting Around Our Town

Photos by Joanne Maisano The start of formal fox hunting began the first week of…

Meet Middleburg: Punkin Lee, Leather Goods Designer

Story and photo by Kerry Phelps Dale She’s as Middleburg as they come. Punkin Lee…

One of the many tailgates.
Virginia Fall Races

Photos by Joanne Maisano The National Steeplechase Association’s 64th running year of the Virginia Fall…

David Matisz, winner of the first Alex Korompis Sportsmanship Award on Mary B. Schwab's Last Dance.
Eight Great years of Twilight Jumpers

This year’s Twilight Jumpers finale on August 31 at Great Meadow brought in one of…

Marian Cunningham
Marian Cunningham, Dressage Judge

In a change of lead, Marian Cunningham went from the hectic life of international dressage…

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Great Meadow International Brook Ledge 2018 Nation’s Cup

Photos by Joanne Maisano For the third year in a row, the Great Meadow International…

On the Hunt… the Equestrian Marries the Gypsy

By Summer Stanley

The Equestrian Marries the Gypsy… That’s the tagline for the new fashion brand, sigAshop, which just made its debut this year. Juxtaposing country girl style with indie-rock and beach bohemian, co-founders/designers and Virginia hunt country natives, Jennifer Gray Calcagno and Brittany Hartz arebringing an edge to tradition right in our backyards – and we’re enchanted.

On the Hunt… For Side Saddle Attire

By Summer Stanley

Imagine Lady Mary sitting on her horse appearing refined, graceful and elegantly dressed for the occasion. We love her, we hate her, but mostly we adore her polished looks. Last month, Downton Abbey fans said goodbye to a show in which our longings for a stylishly poised era were more than fulfilled.