Improved Riding Through Training the Mind
Wednesday, September 06 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
Louise Smith: Adventures in Business and on Horseback – The Former Silicon Valley Exec Is Now at the Helm of the Equestrian Aid Foundation
Wednesday, September 06 2017
By Carrie Wirth
In high school, Louise Smith was affectionately named The Class Instigator. She’s the protagonist you want to follow because of her independence, quiet courage and taste for adventure. At only 5 feet and a bit tall, … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Paul & Lydia: Handbags for Horse Lovers – Heather Blackwell-Batchelor’s Love of Horses and Art Helped Her Create a Brand of Equestrian-themed Totes and Accessories Sold Worldwide
Thursday, August 31 2017
Heather Blackwell-Batchelor, the founder of the whimsical equestrian handbag brand Paul & Lydia, fell in love with horses as a girl when her family moved from Indianapolis to a horse farm in rural Boone County, Indiana. An … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Jill Treece: From a Stable of Stuffed Animals to Life as An Eventer
Tuesday, August 29 2017
By Dani Moritz-Long
High school dances. Friday night football. No thanks.
Eighteen-year-old eventer and US Equestrian Ambassador Jill Treece would rather be riding — which is why, instead of duck-face selfies at popular high school hangouts, Jill’s Instagram account is … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Show Jumper Brian Walker Answers Your Questions
Tuesday, August 29 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
Unbridled with Kevin Babington
Thursday, August 24 2017
By Lisa Engel
One of 11 children, Kevin Babington, originally of Tipperary, Ireland, is an Irish international show jumper and a regular in the winner’s circles. He is married to Dianna and a proud father to his daughters, Gwyneth and … [Read more]
- Published in General
For the Love of the Land — and Horses Deborah Cerbone Todd and Equestrian Landscape Architecture
Tuesday, August 22 2017
By Britney Grover
It doesn’t take long when talking to Deborah Cerbone Todd to know that she’s extraordinarily passionate about two things: horses and landscape architecture. Though it’s taken years of growth and development, Deborah has now found a … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Lendon Gray’s Dressage4Kids: Education for All
Tuesday, August 22 2017
By Britney Grover
Lendon Gray knows the value of horses — and of a good equestrian education. Lendon grew up riding various disciplines, and joined Pony Club when she was 7. After competing and winning on a national level, she … [Read more]
- Published in General
Sue Sisco: Nothing but Horses
Sunday, August 20 2017
Sue Sisco has never wanted to be anything but a horsewoman. “I was about 5 when I figured out what a horse was and I was hooked from then on,” said Sue, a professional rider and trainer. At the time, … [Read more]
- Published in General
Annie Heise: Playing Pretend & Playing With Horses
Tuesday, August 15 2017
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Kristin Lee Photography
It’s only on TV that Annie Heise plays a “sociopathic crazy person”; in reality, Annie is personable and down-to-earth, while horses keep her far from crazy. She balances a busy schedule of … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight