our cover: BATTLING CANCER
Amanda
Stevens:
Surviving Beautifully
Young horse trainer
battles rare, aggressive
breast cancer
By MARSHA BROWN
Photos BY MEGAN PARKS
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o all appearances Amanda Paytas Stevens has
always lived a charmed life. She’s beautiful,
smart and talented. She has two adorable chil-
dren, she’s married to a handsome horse trainer
that obviously adores her and they live on their
lovely ranch in a peaceful setting, and they’re
both pursuing their dream careers.
But, looks can be deceiving.