Norman Dello Joio: Some Things Never Change
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
When congratulated on his recent induction into the Show Jumping Hall of Fame, Norman Dello Joio seemed almost embarrassed. “Being recognized in any capacity is always an honor — especially this time in … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Vet Talk with Dr. Richard Wheeler
Richard Wheeler, DVM, was born in the U.K. and graduated from the Royal Veterinary College, London, in 2002. Dr. Wheeler then completed a two-year internship at Greenwood, Ellis and Partners (now Newmarket Equine Hospital) in Newmarket. In 2005, he moved … [Read more]
- Published in General
Liz Anne Hill: Horses, Hollywood and Hitting Her Highnote
By Susan Friedland-Smith
Liz Anne Hill’s life sounds just like the storyline to a country song, complete with love, heartache and a handsome cowboy. The surprise twist to this story line is that Liz, a singer-songwriter and equestrian, moved to … [Read more]
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Makayla Benjamin: Enjoying Horses From Sweet Briar to Bitterroot
By Carrie Wirth
After donning a cap and gown and graduating from Sweet Briar College, 2018 USEF/Cacchione Cup winner Makayla Benjamin packed her bags and road-tripped to Wyoming with her best friend and IHSA teammate Courtney Barry. The two riders … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Age Is But A Number; Proper Prep Can Increase Safety
Margie Sugarman is a leading board-certified psychotherapist and sports consultant based in New York. Margie’s desire is to enhance performance through the connection between the mind and body, and her current client list includes Olympic, professional and amateur athletes across … [Read more]
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Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue: Stubbornly Advocating for Misunderstood Animals
By Britney Grover
In the equestrian world, horses have a cousin far too often overlooked: equus asinus, or donkeys and burros. Mark and Amy Meyers were once among the many who didn’t know anything about donkeys, but taking in just … [Read more]
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Dressage & Beyond with Charlotte Bredahl
Charlotte Bredahl was a member of the 1992 bronze medal U.S. Olympic dressage team in Barcelona riding Monsieur. In 1997, she was part of the silver–winning team at the North American Championship on Lugano. She trained both horses … [Read more]
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Show Jumper Brian Walker Answers Your Questions
Brian Walker, a dual Canadian and American citizen, has trained, worked and ridden alongside the best in the world over the last 25 years. As a junior, Brian won the Maclay Medal Equitation Championship in 2001. Brian has made a … [Read more]
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Leslie Ann Guilbault: Turning a Runaway Pony Into a Grand Prix Prospect
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Barbara Bower
When doctors told then-12-year-old Leslie Ann Guilbault she’d never fully heal or be able to ride again, it was horses that made the difference in her recovery. Not only did she heal fully … [Read more]
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Anna Beth Payne’s Journey to the NRHA Collegiate Reining Championship
By Carter Anderson
The University of Georgia’s Anna Beth Payne ended her sophomore season with NCEA All-American honors. The prestigious title gave her the opportunity to participate in the 2018 NRHA Collegiate Reining Championship along with 11 other top collegiate … [Read more]
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