Will Simpson: It’s All About the Horses
Thursday, August 22 2019
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Kristin Lee
The pressure was on Will Simpson at the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games: All he had to do was jump clear with Carlsson vom Dach and the U.S. Show Jumping Team would bring home … [Read more]
- Published in General
Laura and Dan Keen: A Marriage Made in Horse Heaven
Thursday, August 22 2019
By Doris Degner-Foster
Portraits by Kristie Nichols
A serious relationship between an amateur English hunter-jumper rider and a true professional cowboy may seem unlikely, but for Laura and Dan Keen, it works. Together they run L & D Sport Horses … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Unbridled with Ivan Rakowsky
Thursday, August 22 2019
By Jan Westmark
Show jumper Ivan Rakowsky was born and raised in Mexico City, Mexico. His riding career began with pony rides on the weekends and progressed to riding lessons at a barn about an hour from the city when … [Read more]
- Published in General
Mary Eufemia: An Eye for Fancy
Tuesday, August 20 2019
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
Mary Eufemia grew up successfully showing hunters and equitation in Illinois before becoming a professional rider and trainer in Florida. In 1980, she and her husband, Kevin, founded Ravenwood Farm near Clearwater, Florida, … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Allison Black: Sweet Home Alabama, With Horses
Thursday, August 15 2019
By Tafra Donberger
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
Back when the horse show scene was relatively small in Birmingham, Alabama, there was a little girl who dreamed of bigger things. This was where Allison Majerik Black grew up, and thanks to … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Dressage & Beyond with Charlotte Bredahl
Tuesday, August 13 2019
As the U.S. Dressage Development Coach, Charlotte is dedicated to working with the United States dressage riders. Recently, she had the opportunity to attend a coaches’ course taught by the U.S. Olympic Committee at the U.S. Olympic Training facility in … [Read more]
- Published in General
Everything Eventing with Boyd Martin
Thursday, August 08 2019
As the only five-star horse on the team, what’s your thought process on taking Tsetserleg to the Pan Am Games?
Being a proud American event rider, it’s a huge challenge to get on as many U.S. teams as I … [Read more]
- Published in General
Celebrating the Power of Pony Riders
Wednesday, August 07 2019
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
Standing by the pony ring at a horse show can give you a glimpse into life as a pony rider. It’s a world of young riders who are talented, determined, fearless (or at … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Liza Goodlett: Success After Life as a College Equestrian
Friday, August 02 2019
By Carter Anderson
Liza Goodlett’s four years on the UGA Equestrian team were fast and fun, and she made friendships that will last a lifetime. Now, Liza’s tackling the professional world while holding onto the lessons she learned as a … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Dressage & Beyond with Charlotte Bredahl
Thursday, July 25 2019
What does a chef d’equipe do for dressage teams?
There are quite a few reasons to have a chef d’equipe with a team. It’s important to have a representative for the team who gets all the information coming from the … [Read more]
- Published in General