November 2023 – Table of Contents
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CONTENTS
22
Dressage
Lindsey Holleger
Journey From a Wild Pony to Head Trainer
at Maplewood Warmbloods
30
Sports Psychology
Margie Sugarman
The Secrets of Whorls in Horses
32
Gift Guide
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- Published in 11-2023, Front Cover
Finding the Correct Speed in the Ring
By Margie Sugarman
I’m experiencing some issues as I’m moving up and starting to do certain classes at the shows. I’ve always been told it’s “track and pace,” and I hear this all the time when watching competitions on TV. … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
The American Eventing Championships at the Kentucky Horse Park
By Liz Halliday
There’s no denying the intrinsic value of the Kentucky Horse Park, in Lexington, Kentucky, in the world of equestrian sports. For so many event riders, this venue is an iconic destination that they dream about competing at, … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Unbridled With Jimmy Toon
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
The Balance Between Lessons and Horse Showing
By Rob Jacobs
Throughout the years, I’ve come into contact with a wide variety of riders across the country and there’s a large percentage of hunter-jumper riders that enjoy competing. Showing horses should be a fun way to challenge what … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Ela Ladwig: It Has Always Been About Horses
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Amelia Newcomb: Bridging a Gap in the Dressage World
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Lindsey Long
International-level dressage rider Amelia Newcomb is committed to making dressage accessible to anyone who wants to learn and improve in the sport. With a mantra of “Dressage for All,” Amelia, her husband, Germán … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Zachary Brandt: Keeping His Eyes on the Future
By Jenna Young
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Hard work, determination, an elite-level mindset and balance: These attributes are what Zachary Brandt credits his successes to in the equine world. After a long journey, Zach, aboard Direct Advance, sailed to the … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Tyler Held: An Eventing Past Leads to a Sport Psychology Future
By Juliana Chapman
Portraits by Adrienne Morella
Horses were one of the few things that captured Tyler Held’s attention as a shy child. As soon as she was in their presence, she felt a connection. “I was afraid of horses … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Megan Smith & Pilates for Equestrians: Serving Up the Secret Sauce of Winning to Riders
By Britney Grover
Megan Smith may be a latecomer to the equestrian world, but she’s brought a wealth of knowledge that helps improve not only her own riding but the riding of others she teaches. She started riding at 40, … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature