Back in the saddle

Call it horse sense. Christa Stibolt of Severna Park has been riding horses most of her life, so when she started bringing her children along to watch several years ago, they wanted to saddle up, too.

Now, Ms. Stibolt and her daughter, Olivia, 11, both compete in equestrian events. They practice daily during the summer. Her son, Weber, 13, used to compete as well, but has stopped in favor of other sports. He still rides, though.

"It feels good," explained Olivia, who got in some riding at Hidden View Stables in Crownsville last weekend. "It's a good learning experience. You learn a lot about the horse; you learn about...