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Wednesday, February 17 2016
Visit americandreamsproject.org Freddie Vazquez defied the odds and fulfilled a lifelong dream to ride for Puerto Rico by competing at the Pan Am Games even after his equine partner, the beautiful stallion Zippo Z, was sidelined with a minor injury. … [Read more]
Amateurisms: The Dreaded “Set-up” Day
Monday, February 15 2016
By Kathy Serio
Many amateurs and juniors probably haven’t had the privilege of being at the horse show for the dreaded “set-up” day. I was my own groom for many years, so I used to do my own set-up. It … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
IT’S TRUE! You Can Order UNRELENTING by George Morris Starting NOW!
Friday, February 12 2016
There’s a lot to celebrate this weekend: Valentine’s Day, an extra day off, and yes, you’ve read it right, Trafalgar Square Books ( www.horseandriderbooks.com ) is kicking off the release of the legendary George Morris’s autobiography UNRELENTING ! Did you know: George once sold a horse for a briefcase filled with $100,000—and then had to buy him back when he realized how upset he made the (now famous) student who was riding him? George once taught a (now famous) student for an entire weekend wearing only a black string bikini?
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Sarah & Patrick: Big Enough to Touch Thousands
Monday, February 08 2016
By Britney Anderson
When Sarah Schaaf met her miniature horse Patrick, she had no idea just how “big” he’d turn out to be. Now, after 17 years together, they’re making a huge splash not only in the world of miniature … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Kimmy Risser: The Rewards of Rescue
Monday, February 08 2016
By Lauren R. Giannini
Kimberly Risser has a soft spot in her heart for horses, especially off-the-track Thoroughbreds, thanks to her junior show hunter and horse of a lifetime, Make My Day. So, when she rescued her first horse about … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
California Hoofbeats: Colic Drama and the Mysterious Stall
Monday, February 08 2016
By Susan Friedland-Smith
When I was a little girl, I kept asking God for a horse. It took many years before that prayer was answered, but at the age of 15 I finally was granted my request when I got … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Marti Hohmann: Loving Dogs and Dressage
Sunday, February 07 2016
By Lauren R. Giannini
Marti Hohman had it all: a Ph.D. in English and American literature, a good job developing web content and riding at a barn just outside New York City. After four years, however, she let her life … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Free Ride Sundays Kick Off In Wellington
Saturday, February 06 2016
Sunday Evening Courtesy Ride Program implemented during remaining weeks of the Winter Equestrian Festival Wellington, FL. January 29, 2015 – From January through April, Wellington residents will have the opportunity to utilize a free safe ride service starting Sunday, January 31 st . With months in the making, the Wellington Safe Ride Service will be operating on Sunday nights from 10:30 pm until 3:30 am
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Middy N Me: Making Magical Shirts
Friday, February 05 2016
By Katie Navarra
There’s nothing worse than finding a shirt at a boutique and falling in love with the design only to try it on in the dressing room and find out it doesn’t fit right at the waist, in … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Teal It’s Gone: Katie Maxwell Takes the Reins on the Fight Against Cancer
Tuesday, February 02 2016
By Carrie Ann Culbertson
In 2012, Katie Maxwell began experiencing persistent abdominal pain and fatigue. At first she wasn’t too concerned. After all, as a highly competitive hunter jumper rider and trainer, she just thought it was a result of … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature