Unbridled With Tony Sgarlata
Thursday, November 16 2023
By Britney Grover
It’s hard to get Tony Sgarlata to talk about himself—much easier, in fact, to get him talking about horses, his dogs or the people in his life. That doesn’t mean he and his career aren’t worth celebrating. … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
The Secrets of Whorls in Horses
Thursday, November 16 2023
By Margie Sugarman
What do Marie Claire, Anne Hathaway, Megan Fox, Kate Bosworth, Lindsay Lohan, Blake Lively,
Madonna and maybe your horse have in common?
Cowlicks and whorls. These terms come from a rather interesting definition: They are nouns that … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
An International Dressage Discussion
Thursday, November 16 2023
By George Williams
Recently, I attended the IDTC/IDRC meeting in Lier, Belgium. It was hosted by the beautiful Axel Hof, which will be known very soon as Belgium’s most incredible competition venue for CSIs and CDIs.
“What is the IDTC/IDRC?” … [Read more]
- Published in General
Managing the Journey That Is the Equestrian Industry
Thursday, November 16 2023
By Rob Jacobs
As competitive equestrians, we may go through phases of winning and having success so routinely that it may become expected. When this is the case, it’s likely more challenging to comprehend a horse show that was unexpectedly … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
The Pan American Games Final Outing at Loch Moy Farm
Sunday, November 05 2023
By Liz Halliday
During the first week of October, the U.S. eventing team gathered at Loch Moy Farm in Maryland for the mandatory final outing ahead of the 2023 Pan American Games. The event offered a unique and invaluable preparation … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, What's Happenin'
Taylor Manning: Turning Her Vision Into Reality
Tuesday, October 31 2023
By Tafra Donberger
Portraits by Kristie Scholten
Taylor Manning was a very determined 11-year-old with a plan when she called her parents into their family living room one afternoon. Unbeknownst to them, she had decided she wanted to ride horses
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Peighton Deitz: Riding, Studying & Sewing Belts
Tuesday, October 31 2023
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Johanna Henjes
Peighton Deitz is 16 years old, a junior in high school preparing for riding in college, and the owner and operator of Grey Horse 
Equestrian Belt Co. She started making her own belts … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Madison Aguilar: Staying on Course Through Tragedy and Triumph
Tuesday, October 31 2023
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Maddy Falkowitz
It’s been said, “Home is the starting place of love, hope and dreams.” When Madison Aguilar first stepped foot on the Savannah 
College of Art and Design (SCAD) campus to attend the Interscholastic … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Lindsey Holleger: Journey from A Wild Pony to Head Trainer at Maplewood Warmbloods
Tuesday, October 31 2023
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Kristen Scott
Lindsey Holleger believes if it’s meant to be, it will be. Throughout her life, things have happened organically when it comes to horses. From finding her first trainer to turning professional to getting … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Kathy Simmers: Putting Ponies on the Page for Today’s Horse Kids
Tuesday, October 31 2023
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Kirsten Hannah
Kathy Simmers didn’t intend to become a children’s author, but the stories just come to her. After 20 years as a CPA with her own accounting firm, Kathy grew tired of the stress … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature