Hunter Holloway: Horses Are Her Future
Monday, June 12 2017
By Lauren R. Giannini
Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek
Hunter Holloway had her first fall from a horse the day before she was born. No injuries to mom or baby, although it probably increased Hunter’s passion for riding, especially as … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Equestrian Destination: Camden, South Carolina
Thursday, June 08 2017
By Britney Grover
Behind many a good horsewoman stands a supportive parent and great horse enthusiast. That certainly is the case for Olympic show jumper Laura Kraut and her sister, Mary Elizabeth, whose riding careers started at the hands … [Read more]
- Published in General
Unbridled with Betty Oare
Wednesday, June 07 2017
Lisa Engel
Betty Oare is considered the Grande Dame of the Hunters. A lifelong equestrian of over 70 years, Betty rode professionally for her father, J. Arthur Reynolds, in Tryon, North Carolina, until 1981. She has won at most … [Read more]
- Published in General
There Are No Limits For Lizzy Traband
Tuesday, June 06 2017
By Britney Grover
Lizzy Traband is proof that there are no limits, especially for a horse person. Her equestrian resume is jam-packed at just 19. Named the 2016 Junior Equestrian of the Year by US Equestrian, Lizzy is a competitive … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Catherine Apostol: A Priceless Equestrian Education
Monday, June 05 2017
By Lauren R. Giannini
Catherine Apostol can trace her competitive and equestrian genes to her parents, Paul and Cathy Apostol. They weren’t “horsey” per se, but they understood that all-consuming competitive drive when it cropped up in their offspring.… [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Allison Kavey: Learn More, Work Hard and Be Better
Thursday, June 01 2017
By Mandy Boggs
Allison Kavey, a USDF gold and silver medalist, was a serious figure skater as a child, dreaming of performing in an ice show to a medley of music, under the lights, with a crowd being moved by … [Read more]
- Published in General, Weekly Feature
The TAKE2 Second Career Thoroughbred Program
Wednesday, May 31 2017
Rick Violette, Jr. got his start in the equine industry showing hunters and jumpers on the East Coast circuit. He also galloped racehorses part time before opting to make a career at the racetrack. Now, as president of the TAKE2 … [Read more]
- Published in General
Britt Sabbah – Pony Power and Spreading Joy
Wednesday, May 31 2017
By Lauren R. Giannini
When event rider Britt Sabbah teamed up with Saint Louie, a 14.1½-hand Welsh cross Paint gelding, she just wanted to have fun. And she did, because there’s nothing like riding and competing an athletic, scopey, cute … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Teen Weight Issues in the Riding World
Wednesday, May 31 2017
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
Devon Zebrovious: Riding Like a Lady
Thursday, May 25 2017
By Doris Degner-Foster
Foxhunting in Ireland involves jumping over huge ditches and daunting rock walls. It’s a challenge some riders feel is beyond their skill set, or more likely, beyond what their nerves can handle. Devon Zebrovious, however, does all … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature