Brian and Missy Gruber: Love, Life and Horses in Napa Valley Wine Country
Wednesday, April 28 2021
By Esther Hahn
Portraits by Alden Corrigan
Moving across the country to start over is either a dream or a nightmare. For the husband-and-wife trainer duo Brian and Missy Gruber, it was a little of both.
The idea of the … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Sara Kozumplik Murphy: Sharp, Strong and Ready
Tuesday, April 20 2021
By Lilly Steger
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Sara Kozumplik Murphy has had her fair share of setbacks in the equestrian world. When she took a spill at the Millbrook Horse Trials in 2018, she broke her neck and her back … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
The Challenge Perspective
Saturday, April 17 2021
By Margie Sugarman
When I’m riding, it can sometimes be hard for me to stay positive. My trainer is a person of few words and this often leaves me wondering what she really thinks. When she does give corrections or … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Vasco Flores: Paving the Way for Himself and Others To Follow
Wednesday, April 14 2021
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Vasco Flores is living the American dream. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Vasco has created his own path in the world of international show jumping through hard work, determination and perseverance. 
Since … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Madison Rauschenbach: Jumping on Opportunities to Get to the Top
Monday, April 12 2021
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Madison “Maddie” Rauschenbach learned at an early age that when an opportunity presents itself, you have to jump on it — literally. At 18 years old, Maddie’s willingness to jump on any horse … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
It’s Worth the Risk to Focus on Learning
Saturday, April 10 2021
By Darragh Kenny
Darragh Kenny began competing in the sport of show jumping at the age of 10 in his homeland of Offaly, Ireland. He quickly moved up the ranks, competing in his first Grand Prix at the age of … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Unbridled With Sally Ike
Friday, April 09 2021
By Jan Westmark
It’s been said if you need to get things done, then Sally Ike is the person to ask. Sally, who started working for the United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation in 1989, said her philosophy has always … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Siblings Keri & Kris Kampsen: High Goals and Overcoming Injury as a Close Family
Wednesday, April 07 2021
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
In talking to siblings Keri and Kris Kampsen, the word “lucky” comes up often. They both feel lucky that their parents, who introduced them to horses at a young age, always supported their … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Tillie Jones: Cheering at College and Down Centerline
Monday, April 05 2021
By Ruby Tevis
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Tillie Jones has a lot on her plate, but she juggles her many endeavors with grace. The Nebraska Wesleyan University sophomore has been able to enjoy the traditional college experience as a proud … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Eventing With Boyd Martin
Friday, April 02 2021
I was lucky enough to attend the USEF High Performance training camp for event horses in Ocala, Florida, in early February this year. To be quite honest, it’s one of those things where initially I moaned and groaned about going, … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature