Juan Matute Guimón: The Passion to Expand a Legacy
Wednesday, March 28 2018
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
Juan Matute Guimón is one of a select group of riders whose passion and talent for horses was inherited from a successful equestrian parent. Juan’s father, Juan Matute Sr., won the 1982 Young … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Small But Mighty: Little Person Korina Rothery Takes On the World
Wednesday, March 28 2018
By Dani Moritz-Long
Most of us come into this world with very much the same story — we’re greeted by loving families, doted on and cared for, loved unconditionally. Unfortunately, this isn’t the case for everyone. It certainly wasn’t for … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Rönner Design Blends Family, Color and Class into Equestrian Fashion
Tuesday, March 27 2018
By Lauren Mauldin
Three intelligent, creative women walk into a barn — it’s not the start of a joke, but instead the formation of a global fashion brand, Rönner Design. When driven women put their minds to something, nothing can … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
The Dressage Foundation: Supporting U.S. Dressage From Backyard to the Podium
Monday, March 26 2018
By Britney Grover
American dressage owes a lot to one man: Lowell Boomer. His passion for dressage was not only instrumental in the creation of the United States Dressage Federation, but he created The Dressage Foundation — the country’s foremost … [Read more]
- Published in General
A Match Made in Equine Therapy: How To Choose the Right Therapist
Thursday, March 22 2018
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]
- Published in General
Amy Summer Ellison: From Ponies to Punk Rock to Fine Paper Goods
Tuesday, March 20 2018
By Susan Friedland-Smith
Portraits by Kristin Lee Photography
A degree in political science, job experience as a welder and a stint on the punk rock party scene seem unlikely ingredients for launching a boutique graphic design business, but unconventional is … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Barb Blasko: From Emergency Physician to Electronic Vet – Ground Breaking Program Changes the Future of Equestrian Showing
Saturday, March 17 2018
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Kristen Lee Photography
Barbara “Barb” Blasko grew up on Long Island in New York, and had her first experience with horses at a fair. “I did one of those little pony rides that you could … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Feature
Bill Rube: Keeping What Matters by Giving it Away
Friday, March 16 2018
By Doris Degner-Foster
Portraits by Kathy Russell Photography
By all accounts, Bill Rube shouldn’t be here today. As a young man who struggled with drug and alcohol addiction in the 1970s and ’80s, he feels remarkably blessed to have escaped … [Read more]
- Published in General
Everything Eventing With Boyd Martin
Tuesday, March 13 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
Kelli Cruciotti: Like Mother, Like Daughter
Tuesday, March 13 2018
By Dani Moritz-Long
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
Kelli Cruciotti’s life could be wrapped up in a well-known saying: Like mother, like daughter.
While Kelli is the daughter of Serenity Farm’s Cindy Cruciotti and is following in her mom’s footsteps, she … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight