Show Jumper Brian Walker Answers Your Questions
Tuesday, September 06 2016
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
Beauty and the Barn: Polo Player Zinta — Fashion Model and Instagram Sensation
Tuesday, September 06 2016
By Susan Friedland-Smith (http://susanfriedlandsmith.com/)
Photos by Coy Gutierrez
It’s not unusual to scan through the pages of a fashion magazine and see models posing next to horses, sporting clothing and accessories from the equestrian world. What’s more out … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Feature
Scott Fitton: Ask the Judge
Tuesday, September 06 2016
Scott Fitton was born in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, area where he grew up competing as a junior and amateur rider. He later turned his passion for horses into a profession. For nearly 20 years, Scott has served as a licensed … [Read more]
- Published in General
Unbridled With Nicholas Fyffe
Tuesday, August 23 2016
By Annan Hepner
Nicholas Fyffe, an Australian citizen, is an international Grand Prix dressage rider based year-round in Wellington, Florida. Nicholas and his partner, Olympian David Marcus, operate Marcus Fyffe Dressage as a training business for youth, amateurs and … [Read more]
- Published in General
Fashion Designer Mark Badgley: From the Red Carpet to the Riding Ring
Monday, August 22 2016
By Doris Degner-Foster
It was a seemingly innocuous day at a horse show during some rare time away from the office about 20 years ago that changed fashion designer Mark Badgley’s life. “I was really stressed from work — … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Equestrian Destination: Franklin, Tennessee
Monday, August 22 2016
By Britney Anderson
Imagine a town that’s neither forgotten the past nor remained stuck in it; a town with a rich history, including one of the Civil War’s largest battles — regularly reenacted — but also one of the fastest … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Spotlight
Horse Show Parenting: Support Without the Pressure
Saturday, August 20 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
Discussing Dressage with Shannon Peters
Thursday, August 18 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
A Match Made in Pasture
Wednesday, August 17 2016
By Vicki Christensen
Melissa Hedtke wasn’t looking to own another horse. Having grown up with horses and with years of competitive eventing under her belt, she was just settling into her new life with the different kind of freedom … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
One in a Million: Show Jumper Rich Fellers Shares His London Experience and Dishes on Flexible’s Staying Power
Friday, August 12 2016
By Lauren R. Giannini
When asked what advice he gives to young riders gung-ho to pursue equestrian glory, Olympic show jumper Rich Fellers said, “I focus on horsemanship and horse care. My biggest thing is kind of simple, but … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Feature