March 2023 - Sidelines Magazine

I just bought a new horse. I think he’s amazing, but I miss the feeling of just “clicking” with my old horse. I know that it takes time to grow that connection, but do you have any … [Read more]

Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature

Tagged under: Ali Kelman, margie sugarman

Developing Healthy Relationships With Your Barnmates

Thursday, March 16 2023 by Elliette Baker

By Rob Jacobs

The purpose of this month’s column is to help the young equestrians of our sport develop and maintain healthy friendships within the industry. Cultivating healthy relationships with other members within the industry is not as easy as … [Read more]

Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature

Tagged under: Blenheim Equisports, Rob Jacobs

The Value of Self-Coaching

Thursday, March 16 2023 by Elliette Baker

By Liz Halliday-Sharp

The sport of eventing is a demanding and mentally challenging discipline that requires a combination of physical and mental fortitude from both the rider and horse. While having a coach can be incredibly beneficial, self-coaching can also

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Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature

Tagged under: Alex Banks Photography, Liz Halliday-Sharp

Unbridled With Annette Longenecker

Thursday, March 16 2023 by Elliette Baker

By Britney Grover

Annette Longenecker wasn’t just born into horses—in a way, she was born into her career. She grew up in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, where her parents ran a farm. Her mother taught, and her father had a jump business … [Read more]

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Tagged under: Annette Longenecker, Mechanicsburg, Sheryl Sutherby

Preparing for the 2023 FEI World Cup Finals

Wednesday, March 01 2023 by Elliette Baker

By George Williams

The FEI World Cup Final in Omaha is coming up quickly. That means that it’s starting to heat up as the end of the qualifying period for both the Western European League (WEL) and the North American … [Read more]

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Tagged under: california, Frederic Wandres, george williams, Helen Langehanenberg, Morgan Barbançon, steffen peters, WEL

Sofia Gangale: Creating Beautiful, Happy Horses in Art and in Life

Wednesday, March 01 2023 by Elliette Baker

By Laura Scaletti

Sofia Gangale’s earliest memories are lying on the floor in her home in Novi Ligure, Italy, drawing animals with markers. “I’d go through hundreds of pages every week; I’d never stop drawing,” Sofia said. “I was born … [Read more]

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Tagged under: Ali Wagstaff, John Gobin, Stillpoint Farm

Balancing School Life While Chasing Equestrian Dreams

Wednesday, March 01 2023 by Elliette Baker

Mia Albelo

Miami, Florida

High School Student (12th grade)

How long have you been part of the horse world?

I am 18 now and have been riding since I was 4 years old and competing since I was 6. My … [Read more]

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Tagged under: cuba, Elysian Stables, grand prix village, John Brennan, MHS Carndenta, Mia Albelo, Missy Clark, wellington

Marie Meyers: A Small Team With Big Dreams

Wednesday, March 01 2023 by Elliette Baker

By Ruby Tevis

Marie Meyers has been around the world because of dressage, but it’s her farm in Moorpark, California, that has captured her heart. The farm and the business that thrives there represent Marie’s lifelong

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