Cleanin’ Up Real Nice During the Dressage Phase at Rebecca Farm
Saturday, July 23 2011
As I write this, the cross country is well underway at Rebecca Farm in Kalispell, Montana. Yesterday was a full day for competitors, volunteers and stewards, who kept five levels of 1* through 3* dressage running smoothly.
- Published in On the Line, Z-Blogs
A Look Back at Aachen
Friday, July 22 2011
It was a mixed bag of results for the American riders who traveled far and wide in order to attend the famed World Equestrian Festival, held annually in Aachen, Germany. But the world’s most prestigious multi-discipline, annual equestrian competition did not disappoint in awe-inspiring competition from the world’s best. Photographer John Minoprio captured these lasting images from Aachen 2011, enjoy. Meredith Michaels-Beerbaum had planned to retire her great mount Shutterfly this year, but after winning the Warsteiner Prize class in the Main Stadium on July 13, she decided to move his retirement up, so that he could go out on top. In front of a packed stadium on Sunday, Shutterfly was retired in a moving ceremony. Meredith couldn't hold back her tears as she gave a speech from the back of her horse, thanking him for his many years of incredible results in international show jumping
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Eventers Flock to Shangri-La in Kalispell, MT
Friday, July 22 2011
Welcome back to this corner of the internet! As the summertime heats up, I know I’m not the only one wishing for a little vacation time and a time when temperatures wait until at least 9:30am before cracking the 90 degree mark. If you’re an eventer, mid July is the perfect time to pack up for a little horse-cation to the heart stoppingly gorgeous state of Montana. Over the past 10 years, Rebecca Farm has become synonymous with the Big Sky state, and each year the event held in Kalispell, Montana takes on ever more importance. Last year, it was a critical pre-WEG stop, this year, an equally (if not more) important qualifier for the upcoming Pan American Games this October, which will lead to London in 2012. The competitor list is a whos-who of 4* eventing, and many upper level riders are they with their going and up and coming horses. Captain Mark Phillips has designed the cross country course for the 10th year in a row, and you know that many riders will be thinking about London throughout the weekend
- Published in On the Line, Z-Blogs
On Course With Charlotte Jacobs
Friday, July 22 2011
By Jan Westmark-Allan
Sixteen-year-old Charlotte Jacobs grew up at horse shows so it seems only natural that she would follow in her family’s footsteps and become a rider. “I was always at my grandparents’ farm when I was little. The … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Peters and Ravel Take Second in Grand Prix Freestyle
Monday, July 18 2011
Ward and Rothchild Win Yageo Prize at Aachen CHIO by Jennifer Wood for USEF Aachen, Germany - Team USA wrapped up the 2011 World Equestrian Festival CHIO in Aachen, Germany, with more strong performances, including a second-place finish for Steffen Peters and Ravel in the Grand Prix Freestyle CDIO and a win for show jumper McLain Ward on Rothchild.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
The Faintest Whisper
Friday, July 15 2011
Joi Rodriguez’s Road to Recovery
by Danika Rice
There is little that prepares you for unexpected loss, unexpected tragedy caused by no fault of anyone’s wrongdoing, but instead by the simple hand of fate.
For 50 year old Joi Rodriguez, … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Summer is Swimmin’ Time
Saturday, July 09 2011
We’re looking for you! Do you have a special horse related moment to share? Send it to Sidelines! We’re seeking your candids, and the top photos will be featured in the next issue of Sidelines. If your photo is … [Read more]
- Published in Side Shots
Suzanne Dansby-Bollman
Friday, July 08 2011
By Jan Westmark-Allan
Many horse owners, at one time or another, experience lameness issues with their horses. The heartache for the owner can be devastating, especially if a horse is at the peak of their career. Atlanta-based Suzanne Dansby-Bollman knows … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
The Legendary and Fashionable Rodrigo Pessoa
Friday, July 08 2011
By Jan Westmark-Allan
Olympian Rodrigo Pessoa may only be 38 years old, but he is already a legend in the world of show jumping. He has been named the world’s best rider, has multiple Olympic medals to his name and … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
A Lions Roar: The Story of Mufasa
Thursday, June 30 2011
by Danika Rice
The name Mufasa is often synonymous with Disney’s The Lion King, released in 1994, a story of a little lion cub’s journey to becoming king of his pride. In the film, Mufasa is the name of … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature