(a recurring feature series on The Chronicle of the Horse)
I am proud to write the popular “From Rescue to Ribbons” series for The Chronicle of the Horse‘s digital edition. These stories spotlight the special bond shared between horses and humans, and in particular, how taking a chance with a horse “down on their luck” can result in a partnership worth more than any price.
In the 2024 American Horse Publication Awards, “From Rescue to Ribbons” placed 3rd in the “Editorial Series” category.
The judge said, “In this series of articles, the author has a clear writing style and does a great job integrating the quotes from the subjects throughout the stories – and the fact that they are heart-warming stories doesn’t hurt either.”
From Rescue to Ribbons: Crackerjack is the Prize in the Box
From Rescue to Ribbons: Mac Daddy J Teaches a Western Rider How to Fly
From Rescue to Ribbons: Grasp the Laurel Went Full Circle
From Rescue to Ribbons: #troythekillpenrescue is Winning Followers and Hearts
From Rescue to Ribbons: This Joe is Anything But Average
From Rescue to Ribbons: Kill-pen Pony’s Crew Hopes to Write their Own Snowman Story
From Rescue to Ribbons: The Journey of a Pony Called Quest
From Rescue to Ribbons: Charlie’s Life Lessons
From Rescue to Ribbons: Pandemic Gives Auction Pony Time to Trust Again
From Rescue to Ribbons: Teen Horse Goes from Greenbroke to National Champion
From Rescue to Ribbons: Scruffy Neglect Case Becomes Young Rider’s Winning Jumper
From Rescue to Ribbons: Everybody Loves an Ice Cream Sammich
From Rescue to Ribbons: Sven Finds a Home in the Land of the Midnight Sun
From Rescue to Ribbons: Retiree Removed from Byrd’s Nest Flies Again–in Leadline
From Rescue to Ribbons: Showdown Shows Up for His Two Riders
From Rescue to Ribbons: Gimmie a Chance Gets His Chance
From Rescue to Ribbons: After a Lifetime of Saving Horses, Maine Rider Finds her Dance Partner
From Rescue to Ribbons: Everyone Needs a Bit of Folly
From Rescue to Ribbons: Kill Pen Save Gets Rescuer Back in the Saddle
From Rescue to Ribbons: $500 Thoroughbred Places at WIHS
From Rescue to Ribbons: Gunshot Survivor Finds New Life on the Polo Field
From Rescue to Ribbons: Abandoned Morgan Foal Grows Into Sandbox Star
From Rescue to Ribbons: An OTTB, a Young Rider, and a Story About Finding Your Heart
From Rescue to Ribbons: Auction Find Becomes Dressage Ambassador
From Rescue to Ribbons: Erna Valdivia Makes Tevis Cup History With ‘Lovie’
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