2022 HITS Ocala—Ocala, Florida
Thursday, May 26 2022
The first annual William “Bill” Ellis Memorial Conformation Grand Hunter Champion Award is presented to Hendricks, ridden by Ehrin Rittmueller for owner Bitsy Woods, the winner of the Pyranha Grand Circuit Champion Award for the Conformation Hunter … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
2022 Show Jumping Hall of Fame Induction Gala — Wellington, Florida
Thursday, May 26 2022
The Show Jumping Hall of Fame Induction Gala, held in March in Wellington, Florida, inducted Olympic veteran Beezie Madden, media executive and fundraiser Mason Phelps, Jr., Olympic rider Margie Engle and McLain Ward’s two-time gold medal Olympic … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Cutest Horse Races Ever: Leadline Racing at the Aiken Horse Trials
Monday, May 16 2022
Photos by Barbara Magrogan
Young participants in leadline racing at the Aiken Horse Trials show off their goodie bags.
Imogen Weaver obviously takes leadline trot racing very seriously, led by Regina Welsh and riding Olney Quick … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
From Patient to Powerhouse: Lauren May Woodruff & RecoverEase
Monday, May 16 2022
When did you start your company and what gave you the idea?
RecoverEase was born of my own cancer experience and the challenges a double mastectomy presented to my existing business running and building a successful horse farm while being … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Kimmy Cecere: Finding Her Life’s Calling
Thursday, May 12 2022
By Haylie Kerstetter
Portraits by Alex Banks
Kimmy Cecere always knew she was destined to compete. Although her show career started in the hunter ring, she fell in love with the feeling of galloping across fields and exploring the … [Read more]
- Published in General
Amazing Adventures From the Olympics to Pirates to Arena Footing
Thursday, May 12 2022
Karen Leeming
Liverpool, England, originally; now, Huntington, New York
Part owner of FootingFirst, LLC
How long have you been part of the horse world?
Since I can remember, I have just loved horses. I lived in England and hung … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
To Succeed, You Have to Start: Jill Slater & RIATA Designs
Thursday, May 12 2022
By Britney Grover
Jill Slater isn’t afraid to start a challenge, whether it’s a new business or a new sport. “What a crazy idea I had when I turned 50 years old: I wanted to take up competitive show … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Creating an App for the Equine World
Tuesday, May 10 2022
India Lynn Wilkinson
Atlanta, Georgia, and Vero Beach, Florida
Equestrian Marketing Consultant and Developer of Mane Street Market App
How long have you been part of the horse world?
I was one of the lucky ones … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Two Women, One Great Company
Tuesday, May 10 2022
Katie Rosenfels and Raina King
Founders of Free Ride Equestrian
Katie lives in LaBelle, Florida, and Raina lives in Nokomis, Florida
How did you become part of the horse world?
Katie: My cousin had horses growing up, … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Industry Innovator: Cathy Sacher & Essex Classics
Friday, May 06 2022
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek
Cathy Sacher founded Essex Classics in 1985.
Cathy Sacher knows show shirts: She’s been wearing them even longer than she’s been making them. She began taking riding lessons at 10 years … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight