Bringing Home Medals! – U.S. Equestrians Glitter at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games
Friday, September 30 2016
By Lauren R. Giannini
All photos by Kim and Allen MacMillan/MacMillan Photography
Rio is now history. For the equestrians, the 31st Olympiad Summer Games encompassed a heart-pounding mix of competition, drama and spirited celebration of the unique partnership of … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
It’s All Horses, Horses, Horses for Samantha Schaefer
Thursday, September 29 2016
By Lauren R. Giannini
Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek
“I love to show,” said Samantha Schaefer, who goes by Sam. “Horses have always been part of me, and I think that you learn a lot just by being around … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Discussing Dressage with Shannon Peters
Tuesday, September 27 2016
Shannon Peters is a U.S. Dressage Federation bronze, silver and gold medalist, and three-time National Championship competitor. She loves bringing young horses up through the levels, and competes regularly both in Southern California CDIs and other top shows. Shannon is … [Read more]
- Published in General
Focus on One Goal When Entering the Show Ring
Thursday, September 22 2016
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
Windy City Equestrians Fill the Sails of Locals in Need
Sunday, September 18 2016
By Emily Riden
Lynn Jayne and Caroline “Carl” Weeden are perhaps best known for their accomplishments in the saddle as skilled riders and trainers – but the achievements and the positive impact of the duo doesn’t stop outside of … [Read more]
- Published in General
It’s Mighty Nice! Phillip Dutton Brings Home A Bronze Medal From Rio
Sunday, September 18 2016
By Lauren R. Giannini
Phillip Dutton claimed his first individual Olympic medal in Rio — the first representing his adopted homeland, the United States. For the six-time Olympian and his supporters, that bronze is almost as good as gold … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Unbridled with Susie Schoellkopf
Friday, September 16 2016
By Britney Anderson
From her early riding days competing in hunter shows to being inducted into the National Show Hunter Hall of Fame in 2014, Susie Schoellkopf has an equestrian career most riders only dream of. Located in Buffalo, New … [Read more]
- Published in General
Caitlyn Shiels — Learning From the Best
Friday, September 16 2016
By Lauren Fisher
Caitlyn Shiels is in a great place in her life. The 33-year-old professional rider and trainer manages the care of talented horses and teaches riders of all levels at Canterbury Farm in Hampshire, Illinois, with head trainer … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Hollywood Gets Greer Grammer Hooked on Horses
Monday, September 12 2016
By Britney Anderson
Greer Grammer is following in her father’s footsteps as she pursues an acting career. At 24, the daughter of Cheers and Frasier’s Kelsey Grammer already has an extensive filmography including roles in in MTV’s Awkward and … [Read more]
- Published in General
Art of the Horse Campaign — Gigi Dover Enriches the Carolina Foothills With Art & Music
Tuesday, September 06 2016
By Katie Navarra
A 2,500 dollar bid, now 3,000
Now 3,000, will ya give me 3,500?
3,500 dollar bid, now 4,000,
Now 4,000, who will give me 5,000?
The rapid-fire auctioneer’s chant at the Art of the Horse gala will … [Read more]
- Published in General