Noah Stanlaske: Young Eventer With a Wise Mentor and Talented Horses
Wednesday, December 02 2020
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Adrienne Morella
Do you believe in fate? Eventer Noah Stanlaske does. At 14 years old, Noah has repeatedly been in the right place at the right time to let his equestrian aspirations take flight.
For … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Dressage Life, Writing, Winning Awards and Adopting a Horse
Monday, November 30 2020
Ruby Tevis
Lexington, KY
College student, journalist and dressage rider
How long have you been part of the horse world?
I totally caught the horse bug as a freshman in high school, when I started leasing a sweet Arabian dressage … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Horse Trailer Ride-Sharing: Is it Worth It?
Friday, November 27 2020
by Armand Leone
Ride-sharing is a common scenario at many boarding barns. You and a friend are planning to attend the same horse show, but unfortunately her trailer is in the shop. She asks if you would consider letting her … [Read more]
- Published in General
Confidence for All With Standing Tall Life Skills Program
Wednesday, November 25 2020
By Britney Grover
Shortly after retiring, Michelle Cannon and her husband, John, moved to Fairfield Glade, Tennessee, looking forward to a quiet life. Then, Michelle saw a classified ad in the local paper for a stable lease. Little did they … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Finding Life Balance With Her New Training Business
Monday, November 23 2020
Molly Sewell
Wellington, Florida
Professional rider and trainer
How long have you been part of the horse world?
I’ve been a professional for almost 19 years, but started riding when I was 6 years old. I was passionate about the … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Halie Robinson: Turning Tenacity Into Opportunities
Saturday, November 21 2020
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Lori Ovanessian
Halie Robinson can be summed up in two words: tenacious equestrian. She knows what she wants, and she goes for it. She’s not afraid to fail. She dreams big, she wins big and … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Top Riders Share Their Thoughts on Navigating Course
Friday, November 20 2020
When I go into the show ring, my mind sometimes takes me on its own journey. I often find my thoughts going all over the place and struggle to get more focused on the task at hand. Does everyone have … [Read more]
- Published in General
Carly Taylor-Smith: Victorious in Great Britain and America
Wednesday, November 18 2020
By Ruby Tevis
Portraits by Kristin Lee
For British transplant Carly Taylor-Smith, dressage is more than a sport — it’s a way of life.
Born into a horse family in Kent, England, Carly was riding before she could speak a … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Unbridled with Jennifer Burger
Monday, November 16 2020
By Jan Westmark
As the president of the National Horse Show, Jennifer Burger loves the treasured historic show that is a special part of the equestrian world. “The show has a rich history and old-world elegance that has been preserved … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Where Has All the Suppleness Gone?
Friday, November 13 2020
by George Williams
In my columns, I try to touch on all things dressage. As in every sport, there are many different aspects, several of which I’ve discussed in previous columns. Once in a while I feel compelled to speak … [Read more]
- Published in General