WEEK IV BRINGS MORE HUNTERS TO THE GULF COAST WINTER CLASSICS
Monday, March 06 2017
Holly Shepherd pilots Jade to the win in the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby, presented by KCR, besting a field of 41 horse and rider teams Photo: Alison Hartwell Photography For Immediate Release: March 4, 2017 Gulfport, Mississippi The Hunter numbers continue to grow at the Gulf Coast Winter Classic Circuit ! The $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby, presented by Kruse Cushion Ride , saw 41 horse and rider teams compete under sunny skies on a course designed by Paul Jewel and judged by Brian Lenehan and Jimmy Toon.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
A Magical Safari: Kenya’s Elephant Quest – Sidelines’ Writer Heads To Africa To Ride, Visit Orphan Elephants and Photograph Wildlife
Thursday, March 02 2017
By Lauren R. Giannini
When I visited Kenya for the third time, accompanied by several friends who were first-timers to Africa, I knew they were in for the trip of a lifetime. Our safari, Elephant Quest, surpassed all of our … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Feature
Judge Dale Pederson: Been There, Done That
Thursday, March 02 2017
By Britney Grover
Judges are the unsung heroes of the hunter world. The amount of knowledge and dedication required to be a good judge is astounding, encompassing a lifetime of equestrian experience and intense show schedules sending them all over … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Show Jumper Brian Walker Answers Your Questions
Tuesday, February 28 2017
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 … [Read more]
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MATT CYPHERT AND HECTOR VICTORIOUS IN THE $25,000 CWD GRAND PRIX DEDICATES HIS WIN TO JIM CALARESO
Tuesday, February 28 2017
Matt Cyphert pilots Hector to the winner’s circle in the $25,000 CWD Grand Prix Photo: Alison Hartwell Photography For Immediate Release: February 27, 2017 Gulfport, Mississippi Matt Cyphert of Northlake, Texas and Hannah Donald’s Hector won yesterday’s $25,000 CWD Grand Prix over a course designed by world-renowned course designer Leopoldo Palacios. “I think it’s really interesting how the course designers have such different styles. Last week we had Michel Vaillancourt and he is just brilliant and this week to have Leopoldo [Palacios]! Both are amazing and have such unique styles
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Virginia Senter at the 2017 CPI in Wellington Florida on Sidelines TV
Tuesday, February 28 2017
Virginia Senter at the 2017 CPI in Wellington Florida on Sidelines TV
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Acadia National Park — Celebrating 100 Years with the Acadia Centennial Carriage Drive
Monday, February 27 2017
By Britney Grover
The year was 1916. Charlie Chaplain signed his first film contract. The kingdom of Poland was founded. John D. Rockefeller became the world’s first billionaire. The first supermarket, the Piggly Wiggly, opened in Tennessee. Half a … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
HUNTER ACTION AMPS UP WEEK III ON THE GULF COAST!
Monday, February 27 2017
Gulf Coast Classic Company President and Sidelines Magazine President, Bob Bell, greets Tom Brennan and Notes from the Underground in the winner’s circle Photo: Alison Hartwell Photography For Immediate Release: February 26, 2017 Gulfport, Mississippi The Hunters were happening Week III of the Gulf Coast Winter Classics ! The action kicked off with the overwhelmingly popular Sidelines Green Hunter 3′ and 3’3″ Divisions, which are offered for only $5, thanks to sponsor Sidelines Magazine! Twenty two horse and rider teams competed in the 3′ Division and eight in the 3’3″ Division. Tom Brennan and Olivia Falkenberry’s Notes from the Underground took the Championship in the 3’3″ Division and Julie Curtin of Woodstock, Georgia and Rebekah Warren’s Cassico were Reserve. Courtney Calcagnini and Lori Mathews’ Sidenote won the Sidelines 3′ Green Hunter Division Week III Photo: Alison Hartwell Photography Courtney Calcagnini and Lori Mathews’ Sidenote were champions in the 3′ Division and Tom Brennan and Riley King’s Refined were awarded Reserve Champion. Trainer Tom Brennan commented, “The division formerly known as Pre-Green, now currently Green, are the most important divisions for horse shows to pay attention to
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Unbridled With Don Stewart
Wednesday, February 22 2017
By Lisa Engel
Speaking with Don Stewart, owner of Don Stewart Stables, Ocala, Florida, is always a pleasure. A father, husband and fun-loving guy, he’s entertaining and very matter-of-fact. He’s also responsible for producing some of the best horse-and-rider … [Read more]
- Published in General
How To Avoid Pressuring Young Equestrians
Monday, February 20 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 … [Read more]
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