Augusta Iwasaki: Thankful for Her Horse Life
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Kristie Scholten
Augusta Iwasaki may have ridden a string of “Small” horses and ponies for her family’s Makoto Farms growing up, but there’s nothing small about her success in the show world. From USEF Pony … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, What's Happenin'
Sarah Lockwood-Taylor: An Artist’s Journey Connecting Textile Design to Equestrian Art
By Shya Beth
Sarah Lockwood-Taylor’s expansive knowledge of art and interior design has culminated into a strong ability to create exquisitely detailed linocut prints. Enriched by the cultures Sarah has experienced living in six countries over the last 27 years, … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Chloe Reid: Horses From Racing to Driving and Jumping
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Shawna Whitty
With a grandmother, Charlotte Weber, who owns Live Oak Stud, a Thoroughbred breeding and racing operation, and an uncle, Chester Weber, who’s a 20-time USEF Driving National Champion for Four-in-Hand, it was only … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Alexandra Crown: Returning to the Upper Levels After a Traumatic Brain Injury
By Jessica Grutkowski
Portraits by Shawna Whitty
On the heels of her jumping CSI1* classes all over Europe last year, 28-year-old Alexandra Crown has a bright future. Like many talented athletes, Alex is incredibly disciplined, resilient and focused; but her … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, What's Happenin'
Image Versus Reality: Eating Disorders in the Show World
By Margie Sugarman
There are many factors that impact how we see ourselves. Numerous studies look at and analyze the elements in our environment that impact self-perception. One element that stands out as consistently impacting teenage girls is socioeconomic status … [Read more]
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Handling Pressure Can Make a Difference in Performance
By Liz Halliday
Pressure is an inevitable part of an athlete’s life. Whether it’s the adrenaline rush of a crucial competition; the weight of expectations from fans, sponsors and family; or the desire to excel and make a mark in
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Allowing Your Horse to Rest
By Rob Van Jacobs
Now that the holidays are behind us and the winter show season has begun, it may become easy to fixate on year-end goals. Establishing goals is very important and something I discuss with my students. Of … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Unbridled With Charlotte Skinner-Robson
By Britney Grover
It doesn’t appear that much scares Charlotte Skinner-Robson. From the first time she showed up in a barn—a memory that still makes her laugh—Charlotte hasn’t let anything stop her, in or out of the horse world. Her … [Read more]
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The Paradoxical State of Dressage Today
By George Williams
This is certainly an interesting time in the dressage world. On the one hand, we’re seeing more and more emphasis on harmony, especially from the top combinations in our sport. Jessica Von Bredow-Werndl’s freestyle at the FEI … [Read more]
- Published in General
Anne Gribbons: Forging Paths in Dressage—for the Sport and for Herself
By Kimberly Gatto
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Several of Anne Gribbons’ most treasured memories occurred when she was a young child in Sweden. “My grandfather was a lifelong cavalry officer and we would go to visit him,” Anne said. “He … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature