The closing of The Horse People marks the end of an era

Eric Lamaze and Eddie Creed

She cruised around the big cross-country course at Lexington, Kentucky, in 2011, but Sable Giesler's eventing debut five years before didn't go nearly as smoothly.

California-based Chris Pratt is poised on the verge of a major career breakthrough.

Living near Spruce Meadows, with a mother who competes in the jumper ring and Linda Southern-Heathcott as her aunt, it may have been in the stars for Keltey Heathcott to take up the reins.

For those who grow up in and around the barn, the joys of a childhood steeped in horses develops young equestrians and the next generation of the sport.

Chelsea had no experience with physically disabled riders before she began working with Sharon, who has no doubt that she was a contributor to her results.

Madison Lawson's life changed drastically four years ago. She credits her successful switch to para-dressage to the support of coaches, friends and family.

Elizabeth Bates' riding career started from the ground up - literally.

Eventer James Atkinson took his first strides towards the 2011 Pan American Games as a six-year-old riding in Pony Club in England.