Paige Flanders Luplow: Horses & Polo in Houston
By Katie Navarra
Paige Flanders Luplow, a Houston, Texas, based instructor, is preparing the next generation for the sport of polo. Although she didn’t play until she was a teenager, she learned from two of the sport’s most accomplished riders. … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
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]
- Published in General
Jamie Barge: Hearing Loss Doesn’t Hold Her Back
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Kristin Lee Photography
Like many equestrians, Jamie Barge’s passion for horses and riding was inherited from her mother, but has turned into something much bigger. “I begged for riding lessons for Christmas,” Jamie recalled. “Santa … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Spotlight
Eric Hasbrouck: The Future Is Now
By Stacey Nedrow-Wigmore
Photos by Amy Dragoo
Eric Hasbrouck started riding in Washington when he was 8 years old. Since beginning his show jumping career, Eric has competed in and won almost every grand prix in America. He first rode … [Read more]
- Published in General
Everything Eventing With Boyd Martin
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
Unbridled with Bobby Genovese
By Lisa Davis Engel
Polo player and entrepreneur Bobby Genovese, originally from Ontario, Canada, and now a current resident of the Bahamas, is a doting father to his two children and also dedicates his time, energy and resources to numerous … [Read more]
- Published in General
When You Outlive Your Equine Partner
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
Give Back for Special Equestrians
By Britney Grover
Most horse lovers will attest to the therapeutic effects of just being around a horse. For some with special needs, those effects mean so much more — they can be genuinely healing. That’s why Sissy DeMaria and … [Read more]
- Published in General
Dr. Maria Katsamanis: Changing the Training Paradigm
Horse trainer and psychologist Dr. Maria Katsamanis has transformed the lives of countless horses through her unique approach to training. Utilizing her background in equine and human psychology to examine the fundamental mechanics of the human-equine interaction, Maria helps riders … [Read more]
- Published in General
Dale Smicklas: Looking Back at a Life of Polo
By GT Courbette
His voice has a deep tone, invigorated with knowledge, and the passion of living an exceptional polo career. His words are positive, interested in the future of the sport, where his heart lies, with his memories rich … [Read more]
- Published in General