Reflecting on Retirement
Wednesday, August 19 2020
By George Williams
Our family recently retired a 10-year-old gelding. These are the moments that tend to make us pause to reflect on why we do what we do. As we get older, one of the many questions we grapple … [Read more]
- Published in General
Unbridled with Shereen Fuqua
Tuesday, August 18 2020
By Jan Westmark
Shereen Fuqua loves her life — which includes her husband, Jeff; daughter, Kat; their Collecting Gaits Farm and all the horses and ponies that call it home; supporting the horse show world; and her company. “My company … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Kerrigan Gluch: From Working Student to Nations Cups
Monday, August 17 2020
By Ruby Tevis
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
When Kerrigan Gluch was 15, she took a leap of faith. The horse-loving teenager left her family and normal lifestyle behind to chase her dreams of dressage success, gold medals and international competitions.… [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Coursewalk with Heather Caristo-Williams
Friday, August 14 2020
What do you consider when suggesting that clients move up a division?
When determining the right time to move up divisions, I like to make sure that both the horse and rider are confident. I want them to have had … [Read more]
- Published in General
Saving Florida Horse Farms
Thursday, August 13 2020
Name: Busy Shires Byerly
City/State: Micanopy, Florida
Occupation: Director of Conservation Strategies, Horse Farms Forever
How long have you been part of the horse world?
My whole life! My twin brother and I were raised on a horse farm near … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Deborah Ettenger: A Special Horse Changes Lives
Wednesday, August 12 2020
By Doris Degner-Foster
Deborah Ettenger knows firsthand how the power of horses can help people, as she dealt with both physical and mental challenges. When her late husband was battling cancer and subsequently passed away, Deborah credits horses and riding … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Everything Eventing with Boyd Martin
Tuesday, August 11 2020
There’s a lot of talk about your new conditioning pool. Can you tell us about it?
One of the great things about working with US Eventing Team Chef d’Equipe Erik Duvander is he’s a constant source of new ideas. One … [Read more]
- Published in General
Dylan Ryan: Inspiring Riders of All Races
Monday, August 10 2020
By Lori Ovanessian with Britney Grover
Portraits by Lori Ovanessian
In the Southern California horse show world, 20-year-old Dylan Ryan is redefining what it means to be an amateur rider.
To those who know her, it’s not surprising: She’s spent … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Ponies, Pencils and Preservation
Friday, August 07 2020
Name: Caroline “Mosie” Pennington
City/State: Washington, D.C.
Grade: 6th
How long have you been part of the horse world?
I’ve been around horses my whole life. Our family has a racehorse farm in Virginia with breeding, training and re-training operations. … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Brooks Hull: From Pony Finals to Grand Prix
Thursday, August 06 2020
By Summer Grace
On the opening day of the FEI Children’s Nations Cup at the Palm Beach Masters, 12-year-old Brooks Hull mounted a borrowed horse he had only ridden three times. Despite an obvious shiner on his left eye along … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature