The McQuakers' horse-trying expedition spanned six days, three countries, 2,500 km and 20 horses - plus a lot of delicious dinners.
Profiles
Coming into the U25 competition without any expectations may have actually been an advantage for the daughter of Jay Duke.
Marion Cunningham and Bill Tilford are the driving forces behind the sponsorship of classes that benefit developing young riders.
Kieley does some off-site schooling, hits the new James Bond movie and enjoys gas station sandwiches ‒ no, really!
This Equestrian Canada Jumping Committee member based in Edmonton is also a busy FEI competitor, coach and trainer.
Horses are the lifeblood of this family, from hunter/jumpers to polo ponies to racehorses, thanks to the influence of patriarch Jim Elder.
Kieley McQuaker's adventures in the Netherlands continue with sales trials, braiding, trailer hauling and a visit from her dad.
The young Canadian rider's education will move from the "classrooms" of Spruce Meadows and tBird to the European jumper scene.
This excerpt from Jim Wofford's new book "Still Horse Crazy After All These Years" looks at the early days of the sport and its influencers.
Kieley McQuaker's first two weeks in The Netherlands have been busy flatting horses and figuring out traffic and bicycle etiquette.