Christine Traurig on Riding & Dressage
A sought-after trainer and clinician, American Olympic dressage rider Christine Traurig was born and raised on her parents’ breeding farm near Verden, Germany. She rode and trained for the Hanoverian Elite Sales in Verden before moving to the United States … [Read more]
- Published in General
Scott Stewart’s Balanced Life: The Top Hunter Trainer Shares About His Early Days in Summer Stock to Spending Life in the Ring
By Doris Degner-Foster
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
If it wasn’t for the lure of horses, highly successful hunter trainer Scott Stewart might have ended up on Broadway.
When he was in his early 20s, Scott sang and danced in musical … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
The Line Between Superstitions and OCD
By Margie Sugarman
Margie Sugarman is a leading board-certified psychotherapist and sports consultant based in New York. Margie’s desire is to enhance performance through the connection between the mind and body, and her current client list includes Olympic, professional and … [Read more]
- Published in General
Country Music & Mustangs: An Iconic Pairing of the American West – Lacy J. Dalton Uses Her Talents to Help the American Mustang
By Lauren Mauldin
From Nashville to Nevada, country music singer Lacy J. Dalton’s life has been driven by the pursuit of freedom. With almost a 40-year-long career that has touched millions, Lacy now uses her musical talents to help bring … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Unbridled with David Jennings
By Lisa Davis Engel
David Jennings, owner of Full Circle Farm, has been in the irons since he was 5 years old, first as a pony rider and now as a top trainer and grand prix rider. Sidelines magazine caught … [Read more]
- Published in General
Texas A&M Equestrian Recognized at the White House
By Liza Goodlett
In October, the Texas A&M Aggies received a call that would provide them with a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity and bring recognition to collegiate equestrian sports. The call was from the White House, and three weeks later they were … [Read more]
- Published in General
Up in the Air with Rebecca Randall
By Doris Degner-Foster
Rebecca Randall joked that she became a pilot because her best friend in high school needed a college roommate, and it’s partly true. Rebecca didn’t have college plans in high school but when her friend urged her … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Spotlight
Show Jumper Brian Walker Answers Your Questions
Brian Walker, a dual Canadian and American citizen, has trained, worked and ridden alongside the best in the world over the last 25 years. As a junior, Brian won the Maclay Medal Equitation Championship in 2001. Brian has made a … [Read more]
- Published in General
Susie Humes: Preserving the Classics in a Modern World
By Lauren Mauldin
Photos by Shelby Phillips
The world of horse showing moves constantly. With new trends, modern advances and division rules that seem to change with the seasons, it can be hard to see that some things are just … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Everything Eventing With Boyd Martin
Well known for both his fun-loving approach to life and his indefatigable work ethic, Boyd Martin has represented the U.S.A. in three-day eventing at two Olympic Games and two World Championships, and was on the gold-medal-winning Pan Am Games team … [Read more]
- Published in General