Donna Barton Brothers: From Jockey to Journalist
Thursday, November 21 2024
By Susan Friedland
Portraits by Sophia Donohue
Former jockey Donna Barton Brothers has one of the most unique jobs in all sports. Tune in to the Kentucky Derby or Breeders’ Cup, and you will see Donna, microphone in hand while … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight
Shawn & Samantha Mack: A Match Made in the Show Ring
Tuesday, November 19 2024
By Helen Townes
Portraits by Kacy Brown
Shawn and Samantha Mack found themselves crossing paths many times over the years, at all the big hunter-jumper shows in the Northeast and Florida. It just took them until 2022 to really… [Read more]
- Published in General
Niki Clarke: Adventures From Montana to the Dressage Ring
Tuesday, November 19 2024
Niki Clarke: Adventures From Montana to the Dressage Ring
By Kimberly Gatto
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Named for the creek that rippled through her family’s Montana cattle ranch, Nicholia “Niki” Clarke was born with an adventurous spirit—and a … [Read more]
- Published in General
December 2024 – Table of Contents
Tuesday, November 19 2024
CONTENTS
22
Sidelines Snapshot
Megan Sorentino
Classical Horsemanship at Falcon’s Landing
28
Sports Psychology
Margie Sugarman
Focusing at the Show, With or Without ADHD
30
Women Entrepreneurs
Natasha Sprengers-Levine
& Tara Swersie
Making Strides With STRIDER… [Read more]
- Published in 12-2024, Front Cover
Maddy Temkin: Bringing Young Horses Along, One Talent at a Time
Monday, November 18 2024
By Helen Townes
Portraits by Sara Farrell
For some, riding is a casual hobby, taken up in childhood and lasting a few years before fading as the demands of “real life” take over. For others, it’s an all-consuming … [Read more]
- Published in General
Joie Gatlin: Adventures From the Silver Screen to the Show Ring
Monday, November 18 2024
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Lindsey Long
Joie Gatlin is thankful for the life horses have given her. From growing up with horses in her backyard to traveling the world to compete, Joie has enjoyed every moment.
“I really … [Read more]
- Published in General
Ivanel Johnson: Writing Lemons Into Lemonade
Thursday, November 14 2024
By Britney Grover
Ivanel “Julie” Johnson has always managed to juggle multiple careers, as an eventing coach and competitor, high school teacher and author. She’s also always managed an increasingly debilitating medical condition. Despite her spondylolisthesis, or spinal displacement, Julie … [Read more]
- Published in General
Deckie Egan: From One Suitcase to a Barn Full of Horses
Monday, November 11 2024
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Kacy Brown
In February 2017, Declan “Deckie” Egan boarded a plane in Dublin, Ireland, with just one suitcase, a few pairs of breeches and a plan to try to make a go of it … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Feature, Weekly Feature
Coagi Long: A Lifelong Journey With Equine Affaire
Friday, November 08 2024
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Every aspect of Coagi Long’s life has been shaped by horses. “Horses have taken me on many adventures, led me to my husband and are an integral part of my lifestyle and … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Feature, Weekly Feature
Véronique Lesage: Finding Her Driving Force for Art
Tuesday, November 05 2024
By Shya Beth
Residing in René, a small village in Sarthe, northwest France, Véronique Lesage has a love of horses and passion for art that have intertwined into a force of creativity. Many times, passions and interests are discovered as … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Feature, Weekly Feature