From Summer Camps to the Step by Step Foundation — Cuqui Hazoury is Helping on Horseback
Monday, April 25 2016
By Sydney Masters Durieux
Portraits and Photographs by Isabel Kurek
When Lizbeth Marie Hazoury, aka Cuqui, makes up her mind to do something, there’s no stopping her. The 21-year-old rider from the Dominican Republic began her equestrian endeavors at age … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Equestrian Destination: Lexington, Kentucky
Monday, April 25 2016
By Lauren R. Giannini
Emblazoned across the top of the blue water tower painted with a mare and foal, the words Welcome to the Horse Capital of the World greet motorists from the westbound side of I-64 near the … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
The Kentucky Horse Park Foundation
Monday, April 25 2016
Perhaps best known as the home to the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, the Kentucky Horse Park attracts thousands of people each year. On a day-to-day basis, the Kentucky Horse Park is an equine theme park featuring the International Museum of … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Growing Up Kessler: Love, Support and Togetherness Comprise the Kessler Family’s Equestrian Journey
Monday, April 18 2016
By Cat Allen
Portraits and Photographs by Isabel Kurek
When you enter the Kessler family’s Wellington residence on the serene gravel road known as Appaloosa Trail, you’re greeted by the two family dogs and a stunning, almost life-size photomontage … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Mason Phelps, a Man of Many Disciplines: Lifetime Achievement Award Tops Long List of Accolades
Monday, April 18 2016
By Felice Vincelette
Renowned horseman Mason Phelps was honored in 2015 with a Lifetime Achievement Award from the New England Equitation Championships (NEEC) on the 40th anniversary of the leading regional championships, which he cofounded. The recognition was well … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Boyd Martin Is Crazy for Eventing: The Gold Medal Eventer Shares About Life, Cross-Country, Broken Bones and First-Time Fatherhood
Monday, April 18 2016
By Lauren R. Giannini
Boyd Martin, a top member of the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team, is the progeny of an Australian father, the late Ross Martin, and an American mother, Toy Dorgan, who met competing in the 1968 … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Stephanie Hartigan Embraces the Best of Both Worlds
Monday, April 11 2016
By Britney Anderson
Dressage rider Stephanie Hartigan has a unique perspective on life and the horse sport world, having worked her way up from riding others’ horses in her native Germany to showing, training and breeding her own horses in … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Destined To Be a Veterinarian
Wednesday, April 06 2016
By Katie Navarra
A sick kitten was Grace Buchanan’s first patient. At 4 years old, Grace was committed to saving the kitten. She dialed a long-distance call to her grandfather, a veterinarian, to ask for advice.
“My mom was amazed … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Stable to Table: The Prime Steakhouse
Wednesday, April 06 2016
By Lauren R. Giannini
At The Prime Steakhouse, you might find yourself tempted to request one of everything on the menu — beef, lobster, seafood, and side dishes, including onion rings, several kinds of potatoes, sweet potato fries, grilled … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Hokan Thorn: No Short Cuts In Dressage
Tuesday, April 05 2016
By Lauren R. Giannini
In 1983, Hokan Thorn, a Swedish-born horseman, was working in Germany when he decided to take his vacation in the United States and visit some friends. He liked what he saw and made a few … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature