Nicole Lakin’s Unpredictable Path In Life
Thursday, December 14 2017
By Emily Riden
It’s said that one of the only predictable things about both life and horses is their mutual unpredictability. To verify the accuracy of that statement, just ask Nicole Lakin.
As a junior rider competing successfully in the … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Colleen Acosta: Hard Work Pays Off
Tuesday, December 12 2017
by Meagan DeLisle
Despite life’s many twists and turns, Colleen Acosta used her determination and passion for the sport to help her grow. Through hard work and sacrifice, she has worked her way through the ranks in the equestrian industry. … [Read more]
- Published in General
Big Dog Ranch Rescue: From a 14-Dog Pick-up to a Massive Rescue Operation
Tuesday, December 12 2017
By Dani Moritz-Long
Anyone who’s been to an animal shelter knows that the impulse to rescue as many animals as will fit into your car or trailer is a difficult impulse to squelch — particularly when said rescues are on … [Read more]
- Published in General
Everything Eventing With Boyd Martin
Tuesday, December 12 2017
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 Michael Matz
Thursday, December 07 2017
By Lisa Engel
Michael Matz is an iconic horseman. In 2006 he was inducted into the Show Jumping Hall of Fame after riding in the 1976, 1992 and 1996 Olympics — including as part of the 1996 silver medal U.S. … [Read more]
- Published in General
Show Jumper Brian Walker Answers Your Questions
Wednesday, December 06 2017
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
Sara Kirby: It’s Just Good Horse Training – Female English Trainer Wins a Western Man’s Competition
Wednesday, December 06 2017
By Britney Grover
Photos by Rebecca Tolman
Quarter Horses, rodeos and cattle work are the predominant elements of the equestrian scene in Utah. Western horses and riders outnumber English perhaps 10-1. But last March, hunter-jumper trainer Sara Kirby defied the … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Elizabeth McKim: From the Big Eq to TCU
Thursday, November 30 2017
By Liza Goodlett
Elizabeth McKim, a successful junior rider from Wilmington, North Carolina, recently rode away with the win at the Tampa Maclay Regionals. While she was thrilled about winning the Maclay Regionals, she is also thrilled about her future. … [Read more]
- Published in General
Jason Cole: Carrying the Horn for the Marlborough Hunt
Wednesday, November 29 2017
By Doris Degner-Foster
Photos by Isabel J. Kurek
While a green horse and green rider aren’t the best combination, for Jason Cole it turned out to be a recipe for success. Jason was just a teenager when his first horse, … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Feature
Everything Eventing With Boyd Martin
Tuesday, November 28 2017
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