Helping Hands for Happy Holidays — Wellington Equestrian Group’s Children’s Christmas Party
Friday, December 09 2016
BJ Meeks and Pablo Perez have been a constant on the horse show circuit for decades. Often seen sitting in their shop at BJ’s Hunt Room, chatting with fellow equestrians, they’re known for their kind hearts and exceptional taste … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Sharon Lynn Campbell – From Riding Hunters to Painting Champions
Wednesday, December 07 2016
By Lauren R. Giannini
Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek
Artwork by Sharon Lynn Campbell
One glimpse of the horses, family pets and people painted by Sharon Lynn Campbell is all it takes to understand why she’s renowned as one of … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Equestrian Destination: San Antonio, Texas
Tuesday, November 29 2016
By Britney Grover
Texas has a history all its own. Before Texas was Texas and even before the United States was the United States, there was Mission San Antonio de Valero — better known as the Alamo. Situated in … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Katie Hiller: Champion of Underdogs – Making Her Way in Dressage with Determination, Perseverance, Patience and Love
Tuesday, November 29 2016
By Britney Anderson
For many, if not most of us, the “horse bug” isn’t something you catch — it’s something you’re born with. That’s how it was for Katrina “Katie” Hiller. “One of my first words was ‘pony.’ It … [Read more]
- Published in General
Discussing Dressage With Shannon Peters
Monday, November 28 2016
Shannon Peters is a U.S. Dressage Federation bronze, silver and gold medalist, and three-time National Championship competitor. She loves bringing young horses up through the levels, and competes regularly both in Southern California CDIs and other top shows. Shannon … [Read more]
- Published in General
Show Jumper Brian Walker Answers Your Questions
Tuesday, November 22 2016
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
DOUBLE HEADER DERBY FRIDAY WEEK II AT THE ATLANTA FALL CLASSICS!
Monday, November 21 2016
DOUBLE HEADER DERBY FRIDAY WEEK II AT THE ATLANTA FALL CLASSICS! Julie Curtin pilots Whitney over a jump on their way to the win in yesterday’s $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby, presented by Legend For Immediate Release: November 19, 2016 [Conyers, Georgia] It was a double header Derby Day yesterday, Week II of the Atlanta Fall Classics held at the Georgia International Horse Park. The morning started out with the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby, presented by Legend and Wesley Wilson’s Whitney , ridden by Julie Curtin of Woodstock, Georgia, galloped away with the blue besting thirteen horse and rider teams to win the class with a combined score of 182. Curtin and Whitney led the class after posting the highest round score of 90 and maintained their lead in the Handy round after earning a second round score of 92.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Equestrian Destination: Venice, Florida
Monday, November 14 2016
By Britney Anderson
When you hear “Venice,” you probably think of ancient architecture, canals and perhaps delicious pasta. But Venice, Florida, named after its Italian cousin, has many attractions in its own right — particularly for the avid equestrian. … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight