Denny posed with DRF All Eyes On Me, a Morgan. Photo by Heidi Osgood MetcalfThere is no doubt that Denny Emerson’s accomplishments in the saddle are legendary, but among Saddlebred lovers he may be even better known for a very different skill: his writing.

With its focus on horsemanship across all disciplines, Denny’s “Tamarack Hill Farm” Facebook page has become a destination for equestrians of all backgrounds, including many Saddlebred enthusiasts. However, while Saddlebred lovers “like” and “follow” the page, and regularly share his posts, many have little knowledge about the man himself, who is a highly accomplished equestrian in the sports of three-day eventing and endurance riding, and even shares a background in saddle seat riding.

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The Senior Equitation Championship at the World's Championship Horse Show always showcases the very best in Saddlebred equitation, and this year was no exception. The incredibly strong class on Thursday evening was won by Kaylee Atkinson, a name that may be unfamiliar to some in the show horse world now, but certainly won't be for long. 

Kaylee rides her mount CH I'm McDreamy under the direction of Kellie and Dalton Budd at Select Show Horses. Here are five things you probably didn't know about this year's Senior Equitation World's Champion Of Champions.

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Throughout her 30 years in the business, Vicki Reed rose from a Saddlebred novice to one of the premiere owners, amateur exhibitors and even breeders of the day. From World’s Champions to her beloved retirees, the equestrian life is her true passion, so when a severe stroke threatened to take all of that away from her last year, she refused to let it, fighting in a way that inspired her fellow equestrians, and recovering in a manner that was nothing short of miraculous.

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Starting her own barn had never been on Keen Behringer’s to-do list. It was simply too risky when there were more dependable options.

“I would’ve been more comfortable just getting a job and collecting a paycheck,” Keen said.

But then the barn she was training for closed in early 2013, and everything changed. She soon found herself navigating the uncertain landscape of starting a business, battling countless obstacles along the way. Now, four years later and against all odds, she has Sublime Saddlebreds to show for it. It stands as a testament to not only her own dedication, but the dedication of countless friends and family members – a place where integrity and personalized care unite to bring out the best in both horses and riders alike.

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Numbers mean little to Jeremy Granier. At his Hidden Creek Stables in Folsom, Louisiana, he is striving for something greater.

From the extra time he spends on horses and clients, to his focus on communication and fun, everything at Hidden Creek is centered not on quantity, but its more elusive twin: quality.

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