Dorothy Trapp Crowell: Bluegrass Born & Bred
Thursday, May 14 2015
By Lauren R. Giannini
In the final decade of the 20th century, Dorothy Trapp Crowell rode into the record books with Molokai, her off-the-track Thoroughbred horse of a lifetime. Their extraordinary partnership harvested great international success in the “long … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
The Heart of a Polo Pony
Wednesday, May 06 2015
By Kerstie Allen
We’ve all loved that one special horse. Whether it was a naughty first pony or a seasoned show horse, equines hold a special place in our heart. We may love that horse or pony so much we … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Eventer Barb Crabo and Eveready II
Wednesday, May 06 2015
By Susan Friedland-Smith
When the high school bell rang signaling the end of the day, a young Barb Crabo, backpack in tow, bolted from the classroom and sprinted across the sports field where a bus driver was keeping an eye … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Finding Faith
Tuesday, May 05 2015
By Katie Navarra
Faith, a champagne-colored Quarter Horse, moved into the barn where Emily Lunsford of Leesburg, Virginia, took riding lessons and worked as a camp counselor. It was the summer of 2007 and the horse’s owner wanted a team … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
The Bet of a Lifetime
Thursday, April 30 2015
By Dani Moritz-Long
Former investment banker Leah Lang-Glusic made the bet of a lifetime when she put banking behind her to take on a full-time career with horses.
Knowing in her heart the equestrian industry was where she was meant … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
On Top of the Eventing World
Tuesday, April 28 2015
By Jan Westmark
Jumping to the top of the eventing world is no easy feat but William Fox-Pitt, who won last year’s Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event and is featured on our cover, manages to make it look easy. He had … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Horse Capital of the World
Monday, April 27 2015
Lexington and The Kentucky Horse Park
By Lauren R. Giannini
The Kentucky Horse Park, dedicated to horses and their relationship with humans, is nestled north of Lexington. A veritable jewel, it comprises bluegrass, rolling pastures and paddocks behind white board … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Having a Go at Playing Polo
Thursday, April 09 2015
By Susan Friedland-Smith
My first real-life exposure to polo took place when I was a teenager and somehow my non-horsey parents acquired tickets to a match at Oakbrook Polo Club outside Chicago. My impressions were that I’d love to gallop … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
What’s So Funny about Dressage?
Tuesday, April 07 2015
By Dani Moritz-Long
Comedian Pam Stone has the secret to life: laughter. Whether on stage, writing her syndicated column or in the barn, Pam, who now lives in Landrum, South Carolina, has learned to embrace humor every step of the … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Reading, Writing and Riding
Monday, April 06 2015
American Heritage Student Skylar Rogalny
By Katie Navarra
Sixteen-year-old Skylar Rogalny of Wellington, Florida, is living the life most young horse enthusiasts would be envious of. She attends school from 8:15 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. and then takes a bus … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature