The EQUUS Foundation Equine Ambassadors: Horses Helping Horses
Monday, October 19 2020
By Britney Grover
For nearly two decades, the EQUUS Foundation has been protecting America’s horses and ensuring they receive the respect and treatment they deserve.
In that time, the number of horses shipped to slaughter each year has been declining … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Callie Jones: Working Hard and Winning Big
Sunday, October 18 2020
By Ruby Tevis
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Callie Jones is a first-generation rider who has charmed the dressage community with her humble attitude and hardworking spirit. Even with her collection of North American Youth Championship medals, her national titles and … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Big Dreams and Lots of Fun With Ponies
Friday, October 16 2020
Hailey Guidry
10 years old, 5th grade
Metairie, Louisiana
How long have you been part of the horse world?
Not long at all; I started riding when I was around 7. I had a crazy pony named Frozen. A year … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
The Harris Sisters: Seriously Horsing Around
Monday, October 12 2020
By Lyssette Williams
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
Most riders are introduced to horses at a young age through a parent or relative. This was not the case for the Harris sisters, 22-year-old Emily and 16-year-old Sarah.
While their father, Tim … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Singing, Champion Horses and Angel Heart Farm
Friday, October 09 2020
Maddy Winer
Jazz Singer and Songwriter — Asheville, North Carolina
Supporter of Angel Heart Farm — Nashville, Tennessee
How long have you been involved with horses?
I’ve had a love affair with horses since I was 3 years old. At … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Laura Douglas: Dreams, Determination and a One-Dollar Horse
Wednesday, October 07 2020
By Tafra Donberger
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
If you’d asked Laura Douglas four years ago where she would be with her riding career today, eventing wouldn’t have made it into her top three.
The well-versed equestrian, whose riding resume includes … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Erin Richards’ Life Writing & Riding
Tuesday, October 06 2020
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Angela Peterson
The words “writing” and “riding” can frequently sound the same — which can get confusing when talking to someone like Erin Richards who has devoted her life to both. Fortunately, both stories in … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Sofia Roberts: Old Soul and Big Heart for All Living Creatures
Monday, October 05 2020
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Meagan Gumpert co-owner of MAVEN Photo + Film.
When Sofia Roberts first saw a horse and rider jump, she knew that was what she wanted to do with her life. Now 16 with a collection … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Upcycling Reins and Giving Back
Thursday, October 01 2020
Kathryn McMahon
Rutherfordton, North Carolina
Owner, Stitching Fox needlepoint shop, and executive director, Green River Foundation
How long have you been part of the horse world?
My love of horses has been lifelong. I was raised in Augusta, Georgia, graduated … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
The Impact of Parents’ Emotions on Kids
Wednesday, September 30 2020
I had a really bad emotional experience when riding as a kid. My daughter has now expressed interest in horseback riding. I’m worried that she will have the same bad experience as I did, so I’m hesitant to let her … [Read more]
- Published in General