Espoir Equestrian: From Hope to Hanger
Monday, September 06 2021
By Laura Scaletti
Hope sees the invisible, feels the intangible and achieves the impossible. Carolyn van Schalkwyk’s story of hope began in 2015 when she launched her Espoir Equestrian brand in her native South Africa.
A lifelong equestrian with a … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Eventing With Boyd Martin
Sunday, September 05 2021
What would you look for in an OTTB? I’m considering one for low-level eventing and would like to know your thoughts on what’s desirable. — Angel, via Facebook
For the first half of my career, I became somewhat of an … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Lucy Deslauriers: An Olympic-Level Partnership & Character That’s Always in Fashion
Wednesday, September 01 2021
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Shawna Simmons Whitty
Going with the flow works well for Lucy Deslauriers. When she was moving up from the children’s jumpers, she tried Hester, one of her father’s horses, simply because he was in the … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Shelli Breidenbach: Equine Minimalist Photography
Tuesday, August 31 2021
By Shya Beth
If you’ve ever looked inside an equestrian magazine or gazed at a horse show poster, there’s a good chance you’ve seen one of Shelli Breidenbach’s eye-catching equine photographs. From having her work featured at events such as … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Captain Lisa Rakes: Educating, Protecting and Befriending on Horseback
Saturday, August 28 2021
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Ruby Tevis
Captain Lisa Rakes has always been interested in police work — and doing it from horseback makes it that much more rewarding. Born and raised in Kentucky, Lisa earned her bachelor’s degree in … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
2021 US Equestrian European Young Rider Tour
Friday, August 27 2021
By George Williams
The immigration officer read through my letters from US Equestrian and the Compiègne show organizer before handing me back my passport and allowing me to pick up my bags at the Schiphol Airport after my flight arrived … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
A Love for Ponies and Horses Brings Great Opportunities
Wednesday, August 25 2021
Emi Richard
11 years old
Middlefield, Connecticut
What school do you go to?
I just finished school at Frank Ward middle school and hoping to do online school next year.
When did you start riding?
I’ve been riding since I … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Avery Daigle: Sharing Her Eventing Journey
Monday, August 23 2021
By Lyssette Williams
Portraits by Kristie Nichols
Young eventer Avery Daigle’s star is on the rise and it’s hard for her not to get excited talking about her goals and dreams. At 17 years old, she knows exactly what she … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Eventing With Boyd Martin
Saturday, August 21 2021
When conditioning a horse, how do you know when to up the conditioning and take it a bit further or more strenuous, and how should you do the conditioning to avoid too much repetitive stress on the body and mind?… [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Ben Ebeling: An Olympian in the Making
Friday, August 20 2021
By Ruby Tevis
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
It’s no secret that equestrians are the oldest Olympians. With an average age of 38, equestrians can be twice the age of athletes from other sports. Making it to the Olympics takes grit, … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature