Will Ersland: Brought Back to Horses by Art
Friday, January 21 2022
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
Wednesday, January 19 2022
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
Monday, January 17 2022
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
Saturday, January 15 2022
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
Friday, January 14 2022
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
Wednesday, January 12 2022
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
Raising Hunters Right at Hickory Manor
Monday, January 10 2022
Kimmy Risser
Paris, Kentucky
Horse farm owner and breeder
How long have you been part of the horse world?
I rode my first pony when I was 3 years old, received lessons on my 8th birthday and the rest is … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Becoming a USEF Licensed Judge: An Impactful Passion in a Space Where Most Don’t Look Like Me
Saturday, January 08 2022
By Rob Jacobs
When did you discover the love for judging equestrian competitions?
Fall of 2009 while a junior in college, I took a course called “Form to Function.” This was a course on judging different disciplines in the equestrian … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Derek Braun: If You Build It, They Will Come
Thursday, January 06 2022
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Ruby Tevis
When Derek Braun sets his sights on his equestrian goals, he’s unstoppable. From his first lessons at age 7 to founding and managing the Split Rock Jumping Tour today, Derek has exhibited a … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Bringing Bloodlines to North America at Rising Star Farm
Wednesday, January 05 2022
Ronda Stavisky
Silver Creek, Georgia
Horse breeder
How long have you been part of the horse world?
I began riding at the age of 5 and fell in love with horses. Since that time, I never looked back. Growing up … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight