Anthony Robinson: A Modern Master of Equine Art
Friday, January 22 2021
By Shya Beth
Anthony Robinson is one of the modern-day master painters, and his love of animals has drawn him into a life where he’s surrounded by them in all shapes and forms. Powerful and freeing brush strokes set his … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Liz Halliday-Sharp: Shifting Gears
Wednesday, January 20 2021
By Josh Walker
Portraits by Alex Banks
Liz Halliday-Sharp’s father, Don Halliday, used to read her a poem called “To Risk” by William Arthur Ward, and she’s carried its powerful message with her throughout her life. She’s not shy about … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
A Family Business Raising Welsh Ponies
Monday, January 18 2021
Cheryl Maye
Fairfield, Virginia
Owner/Trainer, Maye Show Ponies
How long have you been part of the horse world?
I’ve been part of the horse world for 30-plus years.
What part do you play in the horse world?
I specialize in … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
The Year Ahead: A Look at Dressage in 2021
Saturday, January 16 2021
By George Williams
With 2020 officially behind us, we can hopefully focus on the new year and all that it promises. After living through last year, many of us are full of hope going into 2021. Since this is a … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
The Armed Forces Equestrian Center: Changing Lives Outside the Box
Friday, January 15 2021
By Britney Grover
To say that the Armed Forces Equestrian Center is an equine-assisted therapy program would be selling it short. It would be closer to say the Armed Forces Equestrian Center (AFEC) serves veterans, service members, military spouses and … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Nick Alexander Phillips: Pony Fever to Boutique Breeder
Wednesday, January 13 2021
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Lori Ovanessian
From pony rides in the park to piaffing on Andalusians, Nick Alexander Phillips has spent his life loving all creatures great and small. Today, along with his partner, Brian, Nick lives his best … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Living to Learn About Horses
Monday, January 11 2021
Tanner Pfeffer
Columbus, Ohio
Full time student at Centenary University and working student for Emil Spadone at Redfield Farm
How long have you been part of the horse world?
I’ve been part of the horse world for about 12 years … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Prepping for the Winter Season in Florida
Saturday, January 09 2021
By Hardin Towell
How do you plan your horses’ show schedules through the winter? I want to get my horse fit for Winter Equestrian Festival without tiring him out in the December shows.
You have to look at what your … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Quinn Iverson: Following in Her Olympic Trainer’s Footsteps
Friday, January 08 2021
By Ruby Tevis
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Dressage rider Quinn Iverson has a lot in common with her trainer, Olympian Adrienne Lyle. Both were Pony Club riders from the Pacific Northwest, both are card-carrying members of their Native American nations, … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Nick Haness: Creating His Own Paradise
Wednesday, January 06 2021
By Lyssette Williams
Portraits by Lori Ovanessian
Ever since he was a small child, Nick Haness dreamed of a life filled with animals. “I wanted every animal growing up,” Nick said. “We owned a few dogs — but having five … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature