Handling Pressure Can Make a Difference in Performance
Saturday, February 17 2024
By Liz Halliday
Pressure is an inevitable part of an athlete’s life. Whether it’s the adrenaline rush of a crucial competition; the weight of expectations from fans, sponsors and family; or the desire to excel and make a mark in
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Allowing Your Horse to Rest
Saturday, February 17 2024
By Rob Van Jacobs
Now that the holidays are behind us and the winter show season has begun, it may become easy to fixate on year-end goals. Establishing goals is very important and something I discuss with my students. Of … [Read more]
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Unbridled With Charlotte Skinner-Robson
Saturday, February 17 2024
By Britney Grover
It doesn’t appear that much scares Charlotte Skinner-Robson. From the first time she showed up in a barn—a memory that still makes her laugh—Charlotte hasn’t let anything stop her, in or out of the horse world. Her … [Read more]
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The Paradoxical State of Dressage Today
Saturday, February 17 2024
By George Williams
This is certainly an interesting time in the dressage world. On the one hand, we’re seeing more and more emphasis on harmony, especially from the top combinations in our sport. Jessica Von Bredow-Werndl’s freestyle at the FEI … [Read more]
- Published in General
Anne Gribbons: Forging Paths in Dressage—for the Sport and for Herself
Saturday, February 17 2024
By Kimberly Gatto
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Several of Anne Gribbons’ most treasured memories occurred when she was a young child in Sweden. “My grandfather was a lifelong cavalry officer and we would go to visit him,” Anne said. “He … [Read more]
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Vivian Yowan: Her Path to Life as a Professional
Saturday, February 17 2024
By Beth Rasin
Portraits by Shawna Whitty
Some of Vivian Yowan’s earliest memories involve being placed into the arms of her father. But unlike most children, she wasn’t lifted onto his shoulders or hips, but settled in front of him … [Read more]
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Leah Drew: Success Down Centerline
Saturday, February 17 2024
By Jessica Grutkowski
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
An old soul in every sense, Leah Drew exudes the kind of maturity, poise and sportsmanship you don’t often see in young riders. At only 17 years old, Leah has competed at the … [Read more]
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Jordan Lubow: Making Great Horses and a Great Life
Saturday, February 17 2024
Story and Portraits by Tori Kistler
Great horses are not bought, they’re made. And that is exactly what Jordan Lubow is doing—making great horses, both in the show ring and at home. Her business journey started with her beloved horse … [Read more]
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Dr. Jane Karol: A Passion for Horses and Healing
Saturday, February 17 2024
By Kimberly Gatto
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Jane Karol fondly remembers the first time she saw a horse and the magical way it made her feel. “When I was a child and I had the chance to be near a … [Read more]
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Codi Harrison: Dreams, Gold Medals and the Horse of a Lifetime
Saturday, February 17 2024
Story by Kimberly Gatto
Portraits by Emma Claire Stephens
Codi Harrison tried out more than 25 equines while on a horse-shopping trip in Denmark in early 2015. But it only took a moment for Codi to discover her horse of … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, What's Happenin'