The Michael Nyuis Scholarship: Young Riders Strike Gold In California
Monday, July 27 2015
by Sophie St.Clair Southern California horse show management company, West Palms Events, has created an exciting opportunity for young riders on the West Coast. The Michael Nyuis Scholarship is a program designed to help serious, dedicated young riders who lack financial resources to show at high-level equestrian competitions consistently throughout the year. Supporting these riders
- Published in Weekly Feature
Fabulous Fashion For the Well-Dressed Equestrian
Friday, July 17 2015
Gretchen Hunt and Hunt Ltd. Specializes in Designer Fashions and Accessories And Show Jumper Georgina Bloomberg Shows Us How to Wear It in Style Story by Lauren R. Giannini You know what it’s like: show after show, on the road, home, family — maybe you’re still in school, working part- or full-time. You live in your show and barn
- Published in Weekly Feature
Living a Legacy: Spencer Smith
Friday, July 17 2015
By Lindsay Brock Ask the average teenager what they want to do with the rest of their life and the answer doesn’t usually include following in the footsteps of their parents. But, for 18-year-old Spencer Smith, horse sport is exactly what he has in mind for his future. The son of Ken and Emily Smith
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
The Art of Being a Polo Groom
Friday, July 17 2015
By Kerstie Allen Polo grooms. There would be no polo without them. These behind-the-scenes workaholics have a true passion for polo. If you like to work with horses and are interested in polo, becoming a groom is a great way to get involved. This season, I decided not to play, and give my body a
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Kc Branscomb Kelley: From Cow Horses to Elite Breeding
Tuesday, July 07 2015
By Katie Navarra Raised on a ranch in Colorado, Kc Branscomb Kelley grew up riding working cow horses and competing in barrel racing and stock horse events aboard American Quarter Horses. At 17 years old, she transferred from the University of Colorado to attend college on the East Coast. “I found myself sharing a barn
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Fifteen Years and Going Strong: Australian Lane Clarke and Californian Mickey Hayden
Tuesday, July 07 2015
By Alexis Meadows Mention the names Lane Clarke and Mickey Hayden to show jumping equestrians or enthusiasts and several words undoubtedly come to mind: passion, dedication and success. What sets these two esteemed horsemen apart from the rest, however, is a less common but paramount element that very few other barns offer — a
- Published in Weekly Feature
Janet Crawford: A Life Revolving Around Ponies and Painting
Monday, July 06 2015
By Taylor Renner Janet Crawford Hicks has been passionate about art and horses for as long as she can remember. The New England equine artist, based in Massachusetts, focuses on classic portraiture of horses and dogs depicting the equestrian lifestyle as well as portraying candid moments that capture the true nature of the horse
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight