Ava Stearns began her journey as an equestrian while growing up in Chilmark. Now she is decorated on the national level, riding for Auburn University. The team competes for the National Collegiate Equestrian Association Championship, beginning today.

Misty Meadows Equine Learning Center has an older than average horse age than most organizations, said executive director Sarah McKay, because many of their animals come to them for retirement after reaching an age where owners can no longer care for them.

Ava Stearns of Chilmark and Auburn University has been named to the National Collegiate Equestrian Association’s list of all-American players.

Misty Meadows Equine Learning Center will hold an open house and dedication ceremony on Friday, Nov. 29.

A group of investors with various connections to Red Pony Farm bought the property and is looking to expand its reach in the community.

Noble, an elder gentleman horse now at Misty Meadows Equine Learning Center, always seems to find his way home.

It was quite a sight, a page from the Old West...manes flying, hooves thundering.

Karin Magid is 74 and her horse Pip turned 26 on June 3. On Sunday they joined the Century Club at the MV Horse Council dressage show.

Rising Tide’s mission is rooted in the idea that everyone can benefit from the connection between humans and horses. In keeping with this belief, the center recently expanded their programming.

Rescued from the auction block last week and leaving his working life behind, a 15-year-old Belgian draft horse named Charlie has found a new home on the Vineyard.