Emilie Goddard: A Heart for Haflingers and a Passion for Corgis
Friday, June 13 2025
By Jessica Grutkowski
Portraits by Sara Farrell
As a little girl growing up in Washington state, Emilie Goddard devoured every horse book she could find at her local library. No one in Emilie’s family rode horses, but she was largely … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Feature
From Wild to World Equestrian Center: Chincoteague Ponies Make a Splash, Delight Fans Ahead of Centennial Pony Swim
Saturday, June 07 2025
Story by Susan Friedland
Photos by Carolyn Rikje Photography
For any horse, visiting a showground for the first time is a momentous, and sometimes stressful, occasion. However, two born-in-the wild Chincoteague Pony fillies hopped off a horse trailer at World … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight
Madison Tsakanikas: Turning Heart Horses Into Timeless Art
Wednesday, June 04 2025
By Shya Beth
There are so many things about being an equine photographer that bring 25-year-old Madison Taskanikas joy. One aspect is that it allows her to travel across the country, meet many different people and learn their stories. Another … [Read more]
- Published in General, Weekly Feature
Mary Bess Davis: Her Rocky Road to the USA Eventing Nations Cup Team
Saturday, May 31 2025
By Helen Townes
Portraits by Kacy Brown
Eventer Mary Bess Davis doesn’t come off as someone who craves the spotlight, but her talent is undeniable. Her unassuming, no-nonsense manner was instilled at an early age as she grew up in … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Feature, Weekly Feature
Sarah Mills: Success From Scratch
Thursday, May 29 2025
By Tori Kistler
Portraits by Becky Henderson
Grandma’s quilt, warm bread fresh from the oven, a handmade card—some things are just better made from scratch. But what about a career? Is it better to have everything handed to you on … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Feature, Weekly Feature
Brianna Meighan: Embracing Her Role as a Pony Mom
Wednesday, May 28 2025
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Television star, entrepreneur, model, attorney, equestrian, FEI Certified Coach, marathoner, blogger, wife and mom. These are just a few of the roles Brianna Meighan has had over the years.
Brianna has traveled the … [Read more]
- Published in General
Charlotte Jorst: Working Hard at Living Her Best Life
Wednesday, May 28 2025
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Charlotte Jorst believes if you want to do something—just start doing it. This philosophy has led Charlotte to create Skagen Designs Ltd., Kastel Denmark and five Grand Prix dressage horses. Regardless of the … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Linda Drattell: Humor From Manure and Healing Out of Hearing Loss
Monday, May 26 2025
By Britney Grover
Author Linda Drattell has found inspiration in and made the most of life experiences others might dismiss or look down upon—including literally shoveling manure. Her poetry, which has earned awards and recognition from associations such as Reader … [Read more]
- Published in General, Weekly Feature
Karen Borne & Borné Saddlery: Thriving and the Saddle
Friday, May 23 2025
By Britney Grover
Karen Borne was first introduced to horses as a child growing up in Dallas, Texas, through her aunt and uncle, who owned and showed cutting horses. Little did she know then that horses would shape her career … [Read more]
- Published in General, Weekly Feature
Jess Jones & Equestrian Gardens: Transforming Equestrian Environments
Thursday, May 22 2025
By Britney Grover
Jessica Jones’ earliest memory of riding is on a trail at Deep Hollow Ranch in Montauk, New York, with her father in the 1980s. “That one ride turned into summer camps found in New York Times classifieds, … [Read more]
- Published in General, Weekly Feature