Tom O’Mara: Being Part of the Change
Wednesday, February 01 2017
By Doris Degner-Foster
When Tom O’Mara had the opportunity to help save the National Collegiate Athletic Association Equestrian Teams from possibly coming to an end in 2014, he was happy to step up.
As a horse show dad who has … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Linda Luster: Art and Horses and Back Again
Tuesday, January 31 2017
By Alexis Rappaport
Linda Luster is fortunate enough to do what many only dream of: make a living combining her two greatest passions, horses and art. Linda’s beautiful, intricate paintings show off her artistic abilities and express her unmatched passion … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Robert Dover: The Leading Man of U.S. Dressage
Sunday, January 29 2017
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek
What does Robert Dover remember about his first horse? “Every single thing,” he responded with a laugh. “You know, it’s interesting because life goes by so fast, but things like the milestone … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
The Challenge of Moving Up a Division
Wednesday, January 25 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
Coachella Valley, California
Tuesday, January 24 2017
By Britney Grover
One million dollars: one of the biggest grand prix prizes available in the U.S. and the star of the HITS Coachella Desert Circuit held each year in Thermal, California. The 2017 HITS Desert Series began January 17 … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Katrin Dagge: The Rewarding and Fun World of Dressage
Monday, January 23 2017
By Virginia Phelps Clemens
When she started out riding at age 6, Katrin Dagge could never have imagined that she’d win the 2014 USEF Young Adult Brentina Cup Dressage National Championship at age 22. Nor could she have dreamed she’d … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Dressage Under the Stars Returns to Wellington To Help the Fight Against Cancer
Thursday, January 19 2017
By Justine Griffin
When Stephen Williams and Rick Rockefeller-Silvia met for the first time, they didn’t realize how much they had in common.
They came from opposite ends of the equestrian community in Wellington: Steve had ridden on the … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Hayden Walsh — Crazy About Polo
Thursday, January 19 2017
By Lauren R. Giannini
Photos by Gail Daman
Hayden Walsh is crazy about polo, his family’s new boxer puppy, and intensely keen to get an intercollegiate polo team going. He attends the Rhode Island School of Design (RISD) whose sister … [Read more]
- Published in General
Cassidy Sitton – Thoroughbreds in Her Blood
Thursday, January 19 2017
By Stacy Bromley Cheetham
You don’t need to spend long with Cassidy Sitton to realize why she has such a dedicated group of riders in her barn — her smile and sense of humor are contagious, and her commitment and … [Read more]
- Published in General
Anna Cardelfe: Finding Balance In & Out of the Saddle
Thursday, January 12 2017
By Lauren Baker
All junior riders face a difficult choice when their 18th birthday rolls around. Many say goodbye to the show ring and head to college. Others choose to turn professional, making a career out of riding and showing. … [Read more]
- Published in General