Everything Eventing With Boyd Martin
Friday, May 04 2018
Well known for both his fun-loving approach to life and his indefatigable work ethic, Boyd Martin has represented the U.S.A. in three-day eventing at two Olympic Games and two World Championships, and was on the gold-medal-winning Pan Am Games team … [Read more]
- Published in General
Abby O’Mara: From NCEA Equestrian Athletic Career to Coach at Texas A&M
Friday, May 04 2018
By Liza Goodlett
Abby O’Mara was a member of the University of Georgia’s Equestrian team before transitioning to the assistant coach position at Texas A&M University in 2017. Abby had a very successful hunt seat career at Georgia, including leading … [Read more]
- Published in General
Matt Fine: Thinking Like a Lawyer
Thursday, May 03 2018
By Debbie Curtis
Many people would envy Matt Fine’s commute to work. The drive along roads bordered with pastures filled with lovely, and possibly famous, horses is something he appreciates. Since beginning his job at US Equestrian in 2015, Matt’s … [Read more]
- Published in General
Cailin Caldwell: Jumping Around in Cow Country
Thursday, May 03 2018
By Katie Navarra
The Texas panhandle is synonymous with the stock horse. Working ranches are plentiful; cowboy boots and hats are standard attire. Among the cowgirls and cowboys is hunter-jumper competitor Cailin Caldwell. She trailers her horses an average of … [Read more]
- Published in General
Mint Julep: The Sweet Taste of Kentucky
Wednesday, May 02 2018
By Bob Bell
Each year when I arrive at Churchill Downs for the Oaks and Kentucky Derby in May, the first vendor I see is the one selling the mint julep in the official souvenir glass. Of course you start … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Vet Talk with Dr. Richard Wheeler
Tuesday, May 01 2018
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
Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave: Real Housewife, Real Horse Life
Thursday, April 26 2018
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Kristin Lee
As the daughter of Hall of Fame rock star John Mellencamp and now a star of her own on Bravo’s reality TV series “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” one might expect Teddi … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
When a Child Seems to Lose Interest in Horses
Monday, April 23 2018
By Margie Sugarman
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 … [Read more]
- Published in General
Craig Martin: Always Looking for Challenges – From the Grand Prix Ring to Ironman Competitions, the New Zealand Entrepreneur Has the Drive To Succeed
Monday, April 23 2018
By Debbie Curtis
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
Craig Martin, a former grand prix rider who now competes in Ironman and ultra-marathon competitions can’t stand to be idle. It might have something do to with his genetic makeup.
“I’m from New … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Christy Cashman’s Fairy Tale Life Includes A Castle
Friday, April 20 2018
By Lauren R. Giannini
Christy Scott Cashman grew up the ninth of 10 kids, and her earliest memories involve riding bareback behind her sister on Shirley the pony. “I was about 3, and we’d go out in a group and … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature