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Ian Gaudio: Helping Others and Creating Community

Monday, July 12 2021 by Ruby Tevis

By Britney Grover

Ian Gaudio may only be 15 years old, but he has a strong sense of community that belies his youth. In junior high, Ian participated with Dylan’s Wings of Change as a Wingman to lend emotional and … [Read more]

Published in Sidelines Spotlight

The Risk and Duty of Designing Jumping Courses

Saturday, July 10 2021 by Ruby Tevis

By Armand Leone Jr.

When it comes to course designing in the jumper rings, safety of the horse and rider are the greatest concern. However, it’s also a course designer’s job to create a track that presents a level of … [Read more]

Published in Sidelines Feature

Tagged under: jump course design, law column, liability

Unbridled With Jessica Newman

Friday, July 09 2021 by Ruby Tevis

By Jan Westmark

As the founder of JustWorld International, Jessica Newman is changing the world. She started the non-profit in 2003, naming it JustWorld because her inspiration was to create a more just world. Since its inception, JustWorld has helped … [Read more]

Published in Sidelines Spotlight

Tagged under: charity, justworld

Dominic Gibbs: National Champion With A Colorado Heart

Wednesday, July 07 2021 by Ruby Tevis

By Britney Grover

Portraits by Shawna Simmons

When Dominic Gibbs won the inaugural $100,000 WEC Premier Cup Equitation Championship at World Equestrian Center in February, he won a car. The timing seemed perfect: With his busy show and training schedule, … [Read more]

Published in Weekly Feature

Tagged under: cent 15, Dominic Gibbs, equitation rider, maclay finals

Maddy Keck: At Home at Savannah College of Art and Design

Monday, July 05 2021 by Ruby Tevis

After a successful Junior career in the show ring, Maddy Keck had a dilemma: she wasn’t ready to give up on riding, but she also wanted to pursue her other passions. “I realized that I had never quite grown out … [Read more]

Published in Sidelines Spotlight

Tagged under: Collegiate Equestrian, savannah Georgia

Eventing With Boyd Martin

Saturday, July 03 2021 by Ruby Tevis

How do I bring my horse back from a tendon injury in the right hind? He’s a showmanship horse, so he needs to pivot on the right hind — Cheyenne D. via Facebook

One of the most heartbreaking injuries in … [Read more]

Published in General

Louise Atkins: Getting a Star Ready to Re-Shine

Friday, July 02 2021 by Ruby Tevis

By Haylie Kerstetter

Louise Atkins is a dressage queen with a love for fancy off-the-track Thoroughbreds, so when she met Imperative, winner of $3.3 million on the racetrack, she was worried that he may not be meant for the dressage … [Read more]

Published in General, Sidelines Feature

Tagged under: Louis Adkins, off track thoroughbred, ottb, retired racehorse, thoroughbred makeover

Andrew McConnon: Risk and Reward

Wednesday, June 30 2021 by Ruby Tevis

By Lilly Steger

Portraits by Shawna Simmons

Andrew McConnon discovered eventing at the 2004 Olympics. “I saw eventing on TV at the Athens Olympics, and I thought, Wow, that looks cool!” he said.

Seventeen years later, those Olympians are … [Read more]

Published in Weekly Feature

Tagged under: eventing, follow your dreams, show jumping

Equest: Celebrating 40 Years of Royal Achievements

Thursday, June 24 2021 by Ruby Tevis

By Britney Grover

Excitement filled the air at Equest, Texas’ largest and oldest therapeutic horsemanship center, on a warm October day in 2000. The horses gleamed; the stable was clean; demonstration riders were at the ready. A 14-year-old girl with … [Read more]