Burnout in an Industry of Workaholics
By Rob Jacobs
From your experience, how would you describe feelings of burnout and what are some signs?
Feelings of burnout vary depending on the person and the degree of burnout. A person may become impatient, anxious, insincere, disengaged, angry … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Bill McMullin: Dressage for Life and Life for Dressage
By Anna Sochocky
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Transplanting a teenage hunter-jumper from the hills of Vermont to Germany, where classical dressage reigns supreme, can either be an unwelcome adolescent detour or a chapter that cements the origins of an equestrian … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Tootie Anderson: Jumping the Odds
By Kimberly Gatto
Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek
Cynthia “Tootie” Anderson is not one to back down from a challenge. The Virginia-based rider and horsewoman, who describes herself as a self-made eventer, has overcome numerous obstacles in her more than … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Appreciating Eventing in the United States
By Liz Halliday-Sharp
When I was asked to write this column, the first thing that I thought was, Wow, I have big shoes to fill after Boyd Martin! Of course, I have so much respect for Boyd as both an … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Hallie Rush: Stepping Up With Auburn Equestrian
By Haylie Kerstetter
Horses have always been a major part of Hallie Rush’s life, so when she was looking for a college, she chose Auburn University for their top-class equestrian program. Currently in her freshman year, Hallie enjoys everything about … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Nayel Nassar: Jumping Rings Around the World
By Britney Grover
Portraits by SAS Equestrian
When Nayel Nassar competed in the Tokyo Olympic Games, he had people cheering him on from all around the globe. His now-wife, Jennifer Gates, and in-laws, Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates, shared … [Read more]
- Published in General
Looking Forward to International Competition
By George Williams
Normally, 2021 would have been the year of “the calm before the storm.” It would have been a year of recuperation not just for our elite dressage horses, but also a year of recovery for the dedicated … [Read more]
- Published in General
Will Ersland: Brought Back to Horses by Art
By Shya Beth
Will Ersland’s philosophy is that to be a great equine artist, you should be a good rider and know horses inside and out. That definitely could be said for Will, who has been constantly learning all things … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Kim Burnette: Sharing the Joy of Horses
By Ruby Tevis
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Kim Burnette has always loved horses, and throughout her lifelong career as an equestrian, her mission has remained the same—to share the joy of horses with others. From collegiate equestrian coach to professional … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Breeding Welsh Ponies at Fox Run Farm
Cindy Bellis-Jones
Paris, Kentucky
Retired science teacher and presently work part-time at Toyota
How did you get started in breeding/showing?
Horses have always been a way of life for our family. My grandfather raised horses in Canada, which is where … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature