Hallie Rush: Stepping Up With Auburn Equestrian
By Haylie Kerstetter
Horses have always been a major part of Hallie Rush’s life, so when she was looking for a college, she chose Auburn University for their top-class equestrian program. Currently in her freshman year, Hallie enjoys everything about … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Nayel Nassar: Jumping Rings Around the World
By Britney Grover
Portraits by SAS Equestrian
When Nayel Nassar competed in the Tokyo Olympic Games, he had people cheering him on from all around the globe. His now-wife, Jennifer Gates, and in-laws, Bill Gates and Melinda French Gates, shared … [Read more]
- Published in General
February 2022 – Table of Contents
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CONTENTS
22
Hunter-Jumper
Burnout in an Industry of Workaholics
24
Art
Doreen Irwin—All-Around
Artistic Horsewoman
32
Dressage
Bill McMullin—Dressage for Life
and Life for Dressage
42
Hunter-Jumper
Emma Callanan—Horses by … [Read more]
- Published in 02-2022, Front Cover
Looking Forward to International Competition
By George Williams
Normally, 2021 would have been the year of “the calm before the storm.” It would have been a year of recuperation not just for our elite dressage horses, but also a year of recovery for the dedicated … [Read more]
- Published in General
Will Ersland: Brought Back to Horses by Art
By Shya Beth
Will Ersland’s philosophy is that to be a great equine artist, you should be a good rider and know horses inside and out. That definitely could be said for Will, who has been constantly learning all things … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Kim Burnette: Sharing the Joy of Horses
By Ruby Tevis
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Kim Burnette has always loved horses, and throughout her lifelong career as an equestrian, her mission has remained the same—to share the joy of horses with others. From collegiate equestrian coach to professional … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Breeding Welsh Ponies at Fox Run Farm
Cindy Bellis-Jones
Paris, Kentucky
Retired science teacher and presently work part-time at Toyota
How did you get started in breeding/showing?
Horses have always been a way of life for our family. My grandfather raised horses in Canada, which is where … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
The Inner Voice of Fear
By Margie Sugarman
I’ve been riding for 30-plus years and for the most part have not found myself concerned or nervous about the danger of the sport—until recently. I’ve become a mother, and since then there is a voice in … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Unbridled With Penny Carpenter
By Britney Grover
To say Penny Carpenter grew up in Great Neck, Long Island, New York, would be inaccurate. “First of all,” she’s quick to point out, “I’m a horse-crazy kid who never grew up!” Penny started riding at 7 … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Lehua Custer: From Pineapple Fields to a Stallion Called Tuna
By Ruby Tevis
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
In this day of technology, social media can be the gateway to dreams coming true. For dressage rider Lehua Custer, a regular evening of Facebook scrolling turned into the start of a new … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature