FROM THE PUBLISHER

Power of Partnerships

Left to Right: Amanda Teal, Horse & Style Publisher and Editor-in-Chief Sarah Appel, Charlotte Hart, and H&S Contributor Terri Roberson at the Hermès San Francisco reopening, photo © Drew Altizer

· winter 19/20 At the start of each New Year, we embrace the tradition of celebrating the year just past, while also making goals for the year ahead. My personal goals typically stay the same, oriented around family, health and balance. At Horse & Style our goal, as always, is to produce beautiful, meaningful content that resonates with the equestrian community. We wouldn’t be able to share these stories without the support provided by wonderful partnerships with individuals and organizations who believe in Horse & Style. These partners celebrate the power of the written word and place a great deal of value in the wonderful, tactile experience of picking up and reading a magazine in print. We cherish these partnerships and are tremendously grateful for their support.

The World Equestrian Center, one of our most valued partners and an organization that is doing huge things in our sport, graces this issue’s cover. Last fall, I took my annual trip to WEC. Read about my time there, the many ways in which WEC has recently expanded its Ohio facility, and the future of WEC Ocala – the most anticipated facility and show series launch on the horizon (page 54).

In this issue, we caught up with Adrienne Sternlicht. Coming off back-to-back Longines FEI Jumping World Cup™ Qualifier wins, this young rider is one to watch as we move into this new decade. And while she is no stranger to big success, Sternlicht couldn’t be more humble and grateful to be where she is today (page 28).

Going back to one of my favorite international travel destinations, the Morocco Royal Tour, I touched down in Tétouan, Morocco, the location of the first stop on the three-week Tour. While falling even more in love with the country, I was also able to interview Moroccan legend Abdelkebir Ouaddar (page 76).

Spending my time working either from home or out at Sonoma Horse Park, my wardrobe often consists of yoga pants or breeches, so having the opportunity to get glammed up once in a while is a fun treat. In November, I attended the re-opening of the Hermès West Coast flagship store in San Francisco. The store itself is stunning, but the opening celebrations really pulled out all the stops. See the photos in the Out & About (page 18).

As we wrap each issue, I am continuously impressed by what our community is doing (see this issue’s Equestrian Tastemaker (page 34) for some truly inspiring good works equestrians are doing here and on a global scale), and how the sport just keeps getting better. I can’t wait to see what the next travel adventure might be, and I look forward to creating new partnerships with like-minded equestrians who infuse so much life into our sport.

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1. Young show jumping fans enjoy the Omy Wall at the kids’ corner in the Longines Masters of Paris Prestige Village 2. 16-yearold John McEntree of Ireland and Carrickaduff Pet win the inaugural Lami-Cell Pony Masters 3. The gorgeous Longines Carousel is the perfect Prestige Village centerpiece 4. The Bluebell Girls walk the course prior to the Masters Power Lido de Paris Six Bars competition 5. Young jockeys from Haras de Jardy (France) guide their Shetland ponies in an exciting race around the arena ahead of the Longines Grand Prix 6. An aerial view of the Prestige Village

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7. Team Europe wins the Riders Masters Cup! Left–right: Coach Henrik Ankarcrona, Darragh Kenney, Henrik Von Eckermann, Martin Fuchs, Kevin Staut and Jos Verlooy 8. Street artist Kalouf paints live in Prestige Village 9. Suzane, a young French singer, captivates the Riders Masters Cup after-party crowd 10. Ringmaster Pedro Cebulka sends Emanuele Gaudiano (ITA) off on his Longines Speed Challenge victory lap 11. Brazil’s Marlon Modolo Zanotelli and Sweet Tricia are the only pair to manage a clear round in under 30 seconds in the Masters One Hubside 1.45m 12. Spectators in the ringside VIP are paid a visit by a large giraffe ahead of the evening’s competition 13. It’s a true hometown victory as three French riders top the podium after the Longines Masters of Paris Grand Prix: Simon Delestre (1 st ), Kevin Staut (2 nd ) and Roger Yves Bost (3 rd )

SHP Spring Classic | A May 6 - 10, 2020

HMI Equestrian Challenge | A May 13 - 17, 2020

HMI June Classic | A June 10 - 14, 2020

USEF Junior Hunter National Championship July 17 - 19, 2020

HMI Equestrian Classic | AA July 22–26, 2020

Giant Steps Charity Classic | AA July 28 - August 2, 2020

Split Rock Jumping Tour Sonoma International CSI 2* September 4 - 8, 2020

Strides & Tides | A September 9 - 13, 2020

SHP Season Finale | A September 16 - 20, 2020

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10 things 12 by Alli Addison photos courtesy of The Horse Girl Co.

…you might not know about…

The Horse Girl Co.

Emmie Strommen Divulges Everything You’d Ever Want to Know About HGCo.

We could all use a space that celebrates horse girls, right?! A space that highlights our shared passions, our differences, our accomplishments and struggles, the good days and the bad, and of course the all-around awesomeness that makes each of us a genuine horse girl. Emmie Strommen, founder of The Horse Girl Co. has created this exact space, and we are all here for it. But while we are loving getting to know her and her horse girl mission through her Instagram platform @thehorsegirlco, we wanted to know more about the darling girl behind the name. So we caught up with Emmie and asked her to reveal 10 things and more that we should all know about her and The Horse Girl Co.

Minnesota Emmie

1. I’m from Minnesota, which I take an exorbitant amount of pride in.

2. I grew up riding hunter-jumpers and then went to college in Rhode Island for equestrian studies. I rode on the IHSA team for two years and then switched my major to Creative Advertising solely for the reason it said “Creative.” I had no idea what advertising entailed.

3. Turned out I loved advertising, so I moved to NYC to work as a copywriter. And then, almost two years ago, I moved to Los Angeles to be the creative director at a company founded by Mike Tyson. Which is not AT ALL where I thought I would be, but I’m so grateful for the experience I’m having.

4. I can never finish a whole coffee, but getting coffee is one of my favorite parts of the day. My order is a cold brew with a dash of almond milk no matter what the weather is.

5. When I was naming the company, I knew that the phrase “horse girl” had to be in it, because I wanted to redefine its narrow definition of being just a crazy girl who loves horses. Which we are, but we’re also so much more. I wanted to remind people that a “horse girl” is synonymous with a very strong woman who is capable of incredible things.

6. My first horse was a grey thoroughbred gelding named “Bernie.” He made me the horse girl I am today. My second horse was a Holsteiner stallion named “Rerun.” He brought me into the jumper ring and I never looked back.

7. I am obsessed with school supplies. New pens, planners, notebooks...all of it brings me immense joy.

8. Initially, the brand was formed as an assignment I was doing for a website course. Our task was to create a personal website for fun. I thought, “if I could put everything I love into one place, what would that look like?” So, I made a website called “Horse Girl” which had two buttons, “Horse” and “Girl.” It was a curation of vintage and new apparel for your horse and yourself. We’ve evolved, but I still don’t hate that idea. Horse Girls stay hydrated water bottles

9. It wasn’t until a few months back into riding that I saw a need for something bigger, and The Horse Girl Co. began. I noticed my age group was missing from the barn and from the conversation. I found that, like me, many women had given up riding to hustle elsewhere until they could get back in the saddle. I wanted to create a space that celebrates these women and all the horse-loving ladies no matter what stage of “horse girl” they are in.

In 2020 The Horse Girl Co. will be creating new ways for horse girls far and wide to get involved in the company. Subscribe at thehorsegirlco.com to stay updated! 10.

I may or may not be patiently waiting for a video game company to make a high-definition horse game. 11.

I like every HGCo. product to benefit horse girls in some way. So far it’s been: “Horse Girls stay hydrated” (water bottle) and “Horse Girls stay warm” (beanies). 12.

The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

LOVE YOUR HORSE? LOVE YOUR SADDLE!

CHARLIE MACKESY

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Charlie Mackesy is an artist who is doing well with his work while also doing good for humanity.

I first came across Charlie on, where else but Instagram, where so many new things appear on the horizon. I immediately loved Charlie’s drawings, his subjects, (I confess it was the horse who caught my eye), and the simplicity of each piece. But what really drew me in was the small script accompanying each work – dialogue from his characters which spreads the kindness and positivity this world is craving.

It was clear that I wasn’t the only one looking for this pick-meup every day, as Charlie gained thousands of followers, and his work was shared around the socials like wildfire. The illustration titled, “Help,” where the horse answers the boy’s question about the bravest thing he’s ever said, has been shared more than one million times! I don’t think we realized how much we all needed the boy, the mole, the fox, and the horse.

Through this quartet, readers are invited to explore the value of friendship and to embrace the importance of the life lessons they learn together. Some of my personal favorites are:

“What do you want to be when you grow up?” “Kind,” said the boy.

“I think everyone is just trying to get home,” said the mole.

“What is the bravest thing you’ve ever said?” asked the boy. “Help,” said the horse.

“The greatest illusion,” said the mole, “is that life should be perfect.”

“The fox never really speaks,” whispered the boy. “No. And it’s lovely he is with us,” said the horse. “To be honest, I often feel I have nothing interesting to say,” said the fox. “Being honest is always interesting,” said the horse.

Do you have a favorite saying?” asked the boy. “Yes,” said the mole. “What is it?” “If at first you don’t succeed, have some cake.” “I see, does it work?” “Every time.”

Charlie’s talent is immense, and his sincerity and raw honesty is so refreshing. His book can be purchased on Amazon and prints are currently for sale via his website: charliemackesy.com

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1. Across town from the newly-reopened Hermès San Francisco store, 500 invited guests are treated to a one-of-a-kind after party at the Skylight at The Armoury. Here the West Grand Brass Band performs 2. Yurie Pascarella and Urannia Ristow 3. The California Gold Rush is re-interpreted as a gilded modern dance at the after party 4. Philanthropist Vanessa Getty 5. Lauren Goodman, Charles Delisle, Ali Pincus and Yves Behar 6. Author Danielle Steel 7. A dance performance choreographed by New York’s Ryan McNamara

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