A gentle silence settles over Westford Academy’s senior parking lot as the frenzy of students rushing home after the last bell slows to a stop. A few remaining cars from the student drop-off line drift by, signaling the end of the school day. The only thing setting this day apart from any other afternoon...

She holds the memories of her childhood close to her - lining up small horse toys given to her by her mom as she watches her favorite cartoons, a rotation of any show with horses in them. As a little kid, her fascination with horses preoccupied her. Little did she know, that small interest would manifest...

A straight-backed, elegantly dressed rider grips the reins of their horse, intuitively guiding their companion forward. With every gallop, the pair exudes confidence. Indeed, equestrianism is a majestic, beautiful sport. But for senior Maddie Spound, who cherishes the bond she shares with her loyal friend,...

A new club is here at WA and it is the equestrian club. Run by health and gym teacher Lauren Coffey, students will learn everything from horsemanship to riding. Coffey explains that she got the idea to start up this club from her own daughter, Kate Coffey who was a former student at WA. "Kate has...

A sophomore at Westford Academy, Amelia Neal, has qualified for the horseback riding 2019 Dressage National Finale on April 13. The competition is in Waterville, Ohio, at Otterbein University. Neal is in the Class 3 Junior Varsity Novice division, and will be competing against nine other riders. Neal...