Julia Tops: Riding and Learning Around the Globe
Tuesday, November 21 2017
By Emily Riden, Jump Media
While many university students spend their summers enjoying a vacation from their studies, Julia Tops has capitalized on the time off from regular classes to pursue academic opportunities around the globe.
In May, the 19-year-old … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Photographer Andrew Ryback: Ringside & Worldwide
Monday, November 20 2017
By Lauren R. Giannini
Andrew Ryback ventured into horse show photography quite innocently when he fell in love. He started going to shows to take photos of Stacy, an avid hunter-jumper rider who later became his wife.
Stacy’s show … [Read more]
- Published in General
Course Designer Alan Wade: Gearing Up for WEG 2018
Thursday, November 16 2017
By Lindsay Brock
Born and raised in Tipperary, Ireland, Alan Wade grew up immersed in horse sport. When he was young, he could be found trailing his father, course designer and international show jumping competitor Tommy Wade, at horse shows … [Read more]
- Published in General
Hope & Healing at Hillenglade -Jennifer O’Neill Opens Her Home To Help Military and Families Heal With Horses
Monday, November 13 2017
By Britney Grover
Jennifer O’Neill began her modeling and acting career when she was 15 years old with one goal: to buy a horse. She had success not only in her vocation, but with her equestrian goals. Jennifer became … [Read more]
- Published in General
Intervening With Helicopter Parents
Friday, November 10 2017
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
Eric Dierks: Faith Through Fire
Friday, November 10 2017
By Britney Grover
Eric Dierks is well-acquainted with trials — especially horse trials. He grew up shaped by his participation in the U.S. Pony Club, which led to a successful career riding, training and teaching. Eric competed twice in the … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Gary Smith: Understanding the Challenge
Thursday, November 09 2017
By Andrea Reynes
Gary Smith is the one many riders call when they have a challenging but promising horse. Thanks to Gary’s gift with horses, he never has to look for work. The Wellington, Florida, resident is often sought-after when … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
John French: Full of Surprises
Tuesday, November 07 2017
By Doris Degner-Foster
Being able to do 10 back handsprings in a row and vault over 20 people seems like an unusual ability for one of the country’s leading hunter riders, but that’s only one of the surprising things about … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Vet Talk with Dr. Richard Wheeler
Monday, November 06 2017
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
Joe and Anna Moran: Life at the Top – Irish Husband and Wife Work Together To Create Top Jock Tack Boxes
Friday, November 03 2017
By Taylor Renner
Growing up in Ireland, Joe and Anna Moran’s lives have always involved horses and equestrian sports. Their shared love of horses brought them together, and after marrying and moving to the U.S. in 2014, that same passion … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Feature