Timmy Dutta: Playing Polo and Giving Horses Wings

By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Melissa Fuller

The 2025 Sidelines Hot Horseman of the Year

Whack! One sound, one swing of the mallet, one hit of the ball forever changed Timmy Dutta’s life trajectory. On November 14th, 2013, Timmy’s dad, … [Read more]

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The 2025 Sidelines Hot Horsemen

Photos by Sabrina Brashares, Melissa Fuller, Sophia Donohue, Andrew Ryback, Adrienne Morella, Amanda Jordan, Lindsay McCall, Susan McClafferty, Kind Media

Michel Feitosa

From his first (unsupervised) ride in a pasture in Brazil to competing in stadiums around the world, Michel … [Read more]

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Emily Brollier Curtis: Continuing the Life She Doesn’t Remember

By Diana Bezdedeanu

Portraits by Sara Farrell

After a seemingly routine training ride at her winter base in Wellington, Florida, on January 19, 2024, then-34-year-old Emily Brollier Curtis was found unconscious 40 feet from her mount and rushed to the … [Read more]

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Angel Heart Farm: Where Horses Wear Halos

By Annelise Klepper

Photos by Kacy Brown Photography

Within the span of six months, a tornado destroyed Tracy Kujawa’s Nashville home, she lost her mother to cancer, lost her father and was diagnosed with cancer herself. Few people would expect … [Read more]

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Kate Sand: The Journey Matters Most

By Sarah Welk Baynum

Portraits by Sara Farrell

From the time she was 11 years old, Kate Sand knew she wanted to compete at the Advanced level of eventing.

While Kate didn’t come from a family involved with horses, her … [Read more]

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Riley Conant: Progressing in Ponies

By Annelise Klepper

Portraits by Drew Conant

Just because Riley Conant’s goals are big doesn’t mean her horses have to be. Thirteen-year-old Riley has found her stride jumping ponies, and wants to do it for as long as she can.… [Read more]

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Dr. Madi Berger Reed: Happy Life Healing Horses

By Laura Scaletti

Portraits by Kacy Brown

Early in her riding journey, Dr. Madi Berger Reed was encouraged to create a personal mantra. “Head up, heart open” has been Madi’s from the start.

“Head up means go into every situation … [Read more]

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Sports Psych Column: Perfectionism in the Ring – The Silent Saboteur

By Margie Sugarman

In the world of riding, “perfect” often feels like the goal. Every rider wants the flawless round, the seamless transition, the still leg, the polished presentation. But somewhere between striving for excellence and expecting perfection lies a … [Read more]

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Judy Widener: Painting the Healing Power of Horses

By Shya Beth

 

Judy Widener’s early memories are chock-full of pure delight and unconditional love whenever she was near horses, knowing they were a source of all things good. As she matured and grew into a young adult, she … [Read more]

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Dressage – The Gift of Teaching

By George Williams

Reflecting about things this holiday season, I’m not sure why this riddle popped into my head: Who learns more, the student or the teacher? The answer is not always as obvious as one might think. I can … [Read more]

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