Turning an Art Passion Into a Profession
Monday, March 15 2021
Sandra Meyer
Atlanta, Georgia
Professional Artist
How long have you been part of the horse world?
Horses were a big part of my childhood and I would ride bareback and Western under the sunny skies of San Diego County in … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Opportunities for Young Riders in the Hunter-Jumper World
Saturday, March 13 2021
By Andrew Welles
From your experience as a trainer, what are ways young riders can grow in their training if they don’t have the means to have a string of horses of their own?
Take advantage of every opportunity the … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Unbridled With Harold Chopping
Friday, March 12 2021
By Jan Westmark
Harold Chopping grew up in Canada, where he had a successful career in both the hunter and jumper ring. He represented the Canadian Equestrian Team on multiple Nations Cup teams, competed at three World Cup Finals, and … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Britaney Courtney: Chasing Dreams and Reaching Goals
Wednesday, March 10 2021
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Shelby Phillips
Britaney Courtney believes in chasing dreams. For her, that means balancing life as an equestrian entrepreneur whose business has already expanded across three continents. It also means encouraging others to chase their own … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Dreaming of Horses, Training and Following in Her Parents’ Footsteps
Monday, March 08 2021
Katie Lenkart
Delano, Minnesota
Working student at Ashland Farms
How long have you been part of the horse world?
Both of my parents are trainers, so I’ve been part of the horse world for as long as I can remember. … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Jumping Cross-Country – Part 2 with Boyd Martin
Saturday, March 06 2021
Last month we talked about jumping single fences, water and banks. This month we’re talking about ditches and jumps that include ditches. Like most cross-country obstacles out there, the main key to introducing your horse to jumping ditches is confidence. … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Jake Parker Wymard: Representing Working-Class Young Riders
Friday, March 05 2021
Jake Parker Wymard is a professional rider and trainer at Ashcombe Sporthorses, a business that he owns and operates with his mother, Ginger Parker, and Erika Sentz — but he feels his role in the horse world is very different … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Steve Paulson: Adventures In Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Horses
Wednesday, March 03 2021
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Lori Ovanessian
From the moment Steve Paulson sat in a saddle, he’s had a magical connection with horses and excelled at whatever equestrian discipline he pursued. Polo, reining, three-day eventing, liberty, dressage, Roman riding — … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Gleneayre Equestrian Program: A Continuous Circle of Improving Lives
Monday, March 01 2021
By Britney Grover
A single interaction with a horse can change a life; being involved with horses can shape a life. That’s exactly why Ellen Healey founded the Gleneayre Equestrian Program.
“The idea started with children who had been exposed … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Daniel and Cathy Geitner: Building a Business and a Family
Saturday, February 27 2021
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
If you asked Daniel and Cathy Geitner, ‘Were you raised in a barn?’ They both would proudly answer, ‘Yes!’ Not only were they raised there, they have chosen to raise their two children, … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature