Boy-O-Boy Bridleworks Helps Riders Show Their True Colors
Wednesday, September 15 2021
Amanda Smith Hood
Washington, D.C.
Owner, founder and designer of Boy-O-Boy Bridleworks
How long have you been part of the horse world? How did you get started?
I grew up in New York City, but was always totally horse-crazy and … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
U.S. Dressage Team Wins Historic Silver in Tokyo
Wednesday, September 15 2021
By George Williams
The road to Tokyo has been rough and tough. I think most of us recently have been a bit astounded at just how fragile our world can be. Who would have predicted when Tokyo was awarded the … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Megan Ghere: Detours, Dealerships and Dream Job
Wednesday, September 15 2021
By Haylie Kerstetter
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Megan Ghere always had a hunch that she would have a career in horses, but she never knew how she would get there. Originally from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Megan has travelled nationally with both … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Harrie Smolders: Life Journeys and Worldwide Success
Monday, September 13 2021
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Shawna Simmons Whitty
When the pandemic hit, Harrie Smolders began staying home much more than usual — just like billions of people around the globe. Though some had few lifestyle changes to make, for Harrie, … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Educating the Public About Wild American Mustangs
Sunday, September 12 2021
Jessica Jordaan
Denver, Colorado
CEO of WarhorseUSA
How long have you been part of the horse world?
I first discovered my intense love for horses at an early age while growing up in the Wild West: Cody, Wyoming, the “rodeo … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Unbridled With Charles Ancona
Saturday, September 11 2021
By Jan Westmark
Charles Ancona started his fashion career in skiwear while teaching skiing in Aspen, Colorado, specializing in technical stretch garments. When he made the jump to the equestrian world more than 11 years ago, he discovered equestrians are … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Deirdre Sabo: Dressage in Her DNA
Wednesday, September 08 2021
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Kristie Nichols
Deirdre Sabo has known she was going to be a professional dressage rider since she was in kindergarten. While her classmates had plans of becoming astronauts, teachers and policemen, Deirdre knew her path … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Espoir Equestrian: From Hope to Hanger
Monday, September 06 2021
By Laura Scaletti
Hope sees the invisible, feels the intangible and achieves the impossible. Carolyn van Schalkwyk’s story of hope began in 2015 when she launched her Espoir Equestrian brand in her native South Africa.
A lifelong equestrian with a … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Eventing With Boyd Martin
Sunday, September 05 2021
What would you look for in an OTTB? I’m considering one for low-level eventing and would like to know your thoughts on what’s desirable. — Angel, via Facebook
For the first half of my career, I became somewhat of an … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Lucy Deslauriers: An Olympic-Level Partnership & Character That’s Always in Fashion
Wednesday, September 01 2021
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Shawna Simmons Whitty
Going with the flow works well for Lucy Deslauriers. When she was moving up from the children’s jumpers, she tried Hester, one of her father’s horses, simply because he was in the … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature