Chloe Smyth: Eventing With Hounds, Horses and Heart
Friday, February 26 2021
By Tafra Donberger
Portraits by Kristin Lee
After meeting eventer Chloe Smyth, it’s easy to see that she lives, breathes and dreams horses. Chloe has funneled her deep passion for the animals into a climb up the levels in the … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
The Amayas: Forging a Family at Stonehenge Stables
Wednesday, February 24 2021
By Emily Randolph
In 2006, Victor Amaya was at a European horse show, socializing with fellow riders, when he suddenly heard a familiar name coming from the big-screen TV nearby. 
The TV was airing live coverage of the FEI World … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Marie Gray’s Bright & Bold Equine Masterpieces
Monday, February 22 2021
By Shya Beth
Marie Gray’s paintings draw you in and bring you into a world all her own. A horse enthusiast all her life, Marie combines the use of bright colors with simple backgrounds to capture a moment in time, … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Getting a Start in the Hunter-Jumper World
Saturday, February 20 2021
By Andrew Welles
Coming from an area where the sport isn’t very concentrated, how did you get started?
I started riding very locally in Minnesota and it was actually through a friend of mine on my soccer team. I would … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Successful Teen Juggles Three Rings With Time Management Skills
Friday, February 19 2021
Hannah Famulak
Palm Beach, Florida
Eighth-grade student at Palm Beach Day Academy
How long have you been part of the horse world?
Since I first did pony camp when I was 5 years old
What part do you play in … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Tom Foley: Capturing the Luck of the Irish
Wednesday, February 17 2021
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Kristie Nichols
It’s been said, “The harder you work, the luckier you get.” Show jumper Tom Foley may have the luck of the Irish flowing through his veins, but it’s his hard work and determination … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Rising Starr Horse Rescue: Educating to Save Lives
Monday, February 15 2021
By Britney Grover
For Kelly Stackpole, it’s simply about the horse. When she was teaching and training to national success and felt pressure to make it about the ribbon, she closed her barn. Unable to stay away from horses, however, … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
The Trainer in Each of Us
Saturday, February 13 2021
By George Williams
So, here’s the question: If you’re a professional, do you consider yourself a trainer? Or are you a coach, or an instructor? Or both? Or all three? These three terms have a tendency to be treated as … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Student Finds Love and Happiness Training and Re-Homing Thoroughbreds
Friday, February 12 2021
Layne Brogden
Lexington, Kentucky; Ocala, Florida; and Warrenton, Virginia
13-Year-Old Rider, Trainer and Teacher
How long have you been part of the horse world?
I’ve been around horses my whole life, and I was riding before I was walking. The … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Taylor St. Jacques: Equitation Finals and Beyond
Wednesday, February 10 2021
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek
Taylor St. Jacques was captivated by Animal Planet’s series “Horse Power: Road to the Maclay” in 2006. Like many aspiring equestrians, Taylor immediately set her sights on someday winning an equitation final. … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature