Great and Small: Using Horses to Ensure All Know They’re Great
Friday, April 05 2019
By Britney Grover
Some hope to find a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. For others, it would be far more valuable to find a horse. Even just a few minutes with a horse can do wonders … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Unbridled with Beezie Madden
Thursday, April 04 2019
By Jan Westmark
Social media influencers are all the rage now, but show jumper Beezie Madden has been influencing generations of young riders since long before social media existed. When young riders were asked who they looked up to the … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Sam & Libby Edelman: From Horseshoes to Horses and Shoes
Tuesday, February 19 2019
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
There’s not much about Sam and Libby Edelman that’s ordinary, from their dynamic personalities to their 40-year partnership in marriage and business. They’ve been through highs like the creation of the timeless and … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Paige Johnson: Helping Dogs in Need Through Their Voice Rescue
Monday, February 11 2019
By Julie Unger
Portraits by Kathy Russell
Eyes are known as the window to the soul, and if you’ve ever gazed into an animal’s eyes, you know this sentiment well. Eyes tell a story, but too often, no one is … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Maria Sabers: Aiming for the Top
Friday, February 08 2019
By Laurie Berglie
Portraits by Douglas Dubler 3
Though she’s only 12 years old, Maria Sabers has more grit and determination than many twice her age. She’s known throughout the circuit as an equestrian who puts in long hours, has … [Read more]
- Published in General
Lisa Curry Mair: Life With Horses and Art
Tuesday, February 05 2019
By Laurie Berglie
Equestrian artist Lisa Curry Mair has been creating since she was a child. She could be found drawing, doodling and painting, and always had some sort of craft or project in the works. Lisa’s mother brought her … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Marissa Degner: One Good Round
Tuesday, February 05 2019
By Kathryn McMackin
Portraits by Ann Blaine Davidson
Many young riders are dreamers. In the mind of an imaginative little rider, a gallop across a field on a pony can become a victory lap at Spruce Meadows. But 22-year-old Marissa … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Everything Eventing with Boyd Martin
Monday, February 04 2019
My horse gets a sore back. What do you recommend?
I’m always trying to streamline my operation and get my horses going and feeling better. Obviously, the training and the work is the biggest part of this equation but as … [Read more]
- Published in General
Jeff Ramey and Melanie Peterson-Ramey: Living Life to the Fullest
Thursday, January 31 2019
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
Even at first glance, Jeff Ramey and Melanie Peterson are an equestrian business power couple: Jeff’s Ramard, Inc. makes game-changing supplements for horses and is used by famed riders like McLain Ward, Laura … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Unbridled with Tom Wright
Tuesday, January 29 2019
By Jan Westmark
Accomplished trainer Tom Wright grew up in Malibu, California, and began riding at age 4 when his parents thought it would be a great hobby for him. Tom soon got a pony for $100 that they kept … [Read more]
- Published in General