The Armed Forces Equestrian Center: Changing Lives Outside the Box

By Britney Grover

To say that the Armed Forces Equestrian Center is an equine-assisted therapy program would be selling it short. It would be closer to say the Armed Forces Equestrian Center (AFEC) serves veterans, service members, military spouses and … [Read more]

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Nick Alexander Phillips: Pony Fever to Boutique Breeder

By Laura Scaletti

Portraits by Lori Ovanessian

From pony rides in the park to piaffing on Andalusians, Nick Alexander Phillips has spent his life loving all creatures great and small. Today, along with his partner, Brian, Nick lives his best … [Read more]

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Living to Learn About Horses 

Tanner Pfeffer

Columbus, Ohio

Full time student at Centenary University and working student for Emil Spadone at Redfield Farm

How long have you been part of the horse world?

I’ve been part of the horse world for about 12 years … [Read more]

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Prepping for the Winter Season in Florida

By Hardin Towell

How do you plan your horses’ show schedules through the winter? I want to get my horse fit for Winter Equestrian Festival without tiring him out in the December shows.

You have to look at what your … [Read more]

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Quinn Iverson: Following in Her Olympic Trainer’s Footsteps

By Ruby Tevis

Portraits by Melissa Fuller

Dressage rider Quinn Iverson has a lot in common with her trainer, Olympian Adrienne Lyle. Both were Pony Club riders from the Pacific Northwest, both are card-carrying members of their Native American nations, … [Read more]

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Nick Haness: Creating His Own Paradise

By Lyssette Williams

Portraits by Lori Ovanessian

Ever since he was a small child, Nick Haness dreamed of a life filled with animals. “I wanted every animal growing up,” Nick said. “We owned a few dogs — but having five … [Read more]

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Silly Girlzz: Teens Making Bracelets for Equine Therapy

By Britney Grover

Charlie Brandy and Maya Green became fast friends at the barn, bonding over what they have in common. Charlie is in eighth grade; Maya is in seventh. They’ve both been riding for four years. Most importantly, they’re … [Read more]

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Eventing With Boyd Martin

What are your New Year’s resolutions?

January 1 every year is an exciting day. It’s the beginning of lots of high hopes, goals and dreams. Usually, as a professional rider, you’ve got a stable full of fresh, sound horses that … [Read more]

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Happy New Year: Top 10 Stories from 2020

Happy New Year!
 
While 2020 was certainly a wild ride, Sidelines was able to make the best of it thanks to you- our wonderful readers, followers, advertisers and feature equestrians.
Here is a recap of the Top 10 most read
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