Rochelle Costanza: Living and Loving Eventing
Monday, May 13 2019
by Kathryn McMackin
Portraits by Kristie Nichols
When you ask a professional in the horse business — especially eventing — what it takes to succeed in the industry, you’ll often hear these distinct characteristics in response: willingness to learn, a … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Julie Ferris: Painting Her Passion
Monday, May 06 2019
By Doris Degner-Foster
The horses in Julie Ferris’ work look as though they could step off the canvas, especially in her life-sized paintings. Her trademark style of using a white painted background highlights her subject, showing the character of each … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Dressage & Beyond with Charlotte Bredahl
Monday, May 06 2019
Thank you for sharing an insider view with readers on the U.S. Dressage Team. What are some of the major costs associated with such high-level performance and how do the riders afford it?
If you’re buying a horse ready for … [Read more]
- Published in General
StableStrides: Equine-Assisted Therapy as a First Choice, Not a Last Resort
Friday, May 03 2019
By Britney Grover
StableStrides has been an active force for good in Colorado Springs since 1981. Though it’s had several different names and has developed and expanded its programs over the years, the mission has remained the same: using horses … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Catty Stafford: Aggie Rider Heads to the Police Academy
Thursday, May 02 2019
By Carter Anderson
Some of the most valuable things Catherine Stafford will take away from her four years as a Texas A&M equestrian are the relationships she has formed with the girls on the team. She created lifelong friendships and … [Read more]
- Published in General
Coursewalk with Heather Caristo
Wednesday, May 01 2019
Heather Caristo was raised in an equestrian family and began pursuing excellence at a young age. She worked with George Morris as a junior, ribboned in the equitation finals and showed in Switzerland for a season with Gerhardt Etter. She’s … [Read more]
- Published in General
Lisa Lourie: The Determination for Business and Breeding at Spy Coast Farm
Monday, April 29 2019
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek
As a mother and ICU nurse, Lisa Lourie’s journey with horses began when her daughter started riding at 8 years old and Lisa decided to take up riding alongside her. Soon they … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Unbridled With Boyd Martin
Friday, April 26 2019
By Jan Westmark
Eventer Boyd Martin is a fan favorite who draws a crowd wherever he goes thanks to his great riding, quick wit, easygoing personality and charming accent. Boyd grew up in Australia as the son of winter Olympians … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Allen Nabors: Leaving Hollywood for Horses
Tuesday, April 23 2019
By Doris Degner-Foster
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
Allen Nabors has worked for years in movies and television, the most memorable for many fans being his role in “The Big Bang Theory” as Penny’s brief love interest, Doug. But if you … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Olivia Otto: How an Investment Horse Changed Her Life
Thursday, April 18 2019
By Hope Ellis-Ashburn
The first years of college are typically ones of personal growth. Young adults face the responsibilities of life on their own, managing their finances and making important adult decisions about their future. Lifelong equestrian Olivia Otto’s experiences … [Read more]
- Published in General