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Learning from the Master – An Inteview with Peter Leone
After becoming a new columnist for Phelpssports.com I thought about who I would like my first professional rider interview to be with. It took about five seconds to decide upon Peter Leone. I had purchased his DVD, “Ride the Body,” this past winter at the urging of a friend. While he was clearly knowledgeable and successful in more »
Nov. Phelps Column – Learning to Ride Relaxed
It has been made clear to me by no less than four of my instructors that I need to learn to ride RELAXED. Most notably, I have been informed that my arms are “too rigid” affording “no flexion” in my elbow when using my reins. This is so apparently true that in one (particularly fun) more »
My First Show — Take Two
While the top equestrians were gathering to compete in London earlier this month, I was busy getting ready to compete, too. It was my first show in over a year… August 1, 2012: Its 3:00 on Wednesday afternoon. I just need to wrap up a final work project and head home to change into more »
October Phelpssports.com Column — Boot Camp 2012
I feel that every 18 year old should go through Army basic training. I think its character building and eliminates the feeling of entitlement that so many kids have today (for three months anyway). I joined the National Guard right out of high school. I completed my basic and then advanced trainings during my summers more »
Business as Usual
Anyone who reads my Quest Facebook page knows that I love Grant Cardone. For those of you who are unfamiliar with him, Grant is a very successful businessman and sales consultant. He is the CEO of several self-created multi-million dollar companies, a NY Times bestselling author, host of his own radio show, and now, TV series. Grant more »
Next Stop – Winsor Farm
This month my Quest brings me and Jaliska to the quaint little town of North Scituate, Rhode Island. Home to Grand Prix rider and trainer Bill Lowry. It was suggested that I work with Bill by my first trainer, Cormac Kennedy, ealier this spring and my second trainer, Adrienne Iorio, wholeheartedly agreed. Given that both Jaliska and more »
Learning from the Master – An Interview with Peter Leone
After becoming a new columnist for Phelpssports.com I thought about who I would like my first professional rider interview to be with. It took about five seconds to decide upon Peter Leone. I had purchased his DVD, “Ride the Body,” this past winter at the urging of a friend. While he was clearly knowledgeable and successful in more »