Sibling Saga: Whitney LaBrie and Frankie Owens’ Heritage of Horsemanship
Friday, May 07 2021
By Britney Grover
To say equestrianism runs in the Owens family is an understatement. Whitney Owens LaBrie and Frankie Owens are simply the latest generation that inherited the horse passion and have chosen to pursue careers in equestrian sport. Their … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Caroline Martin: A New Path to the Same Goals
Wednesday, May 05 2021
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Keeping up with herself is a tall order for Caroline Martin — and not just because she’s an inch shy of 6’. By the time she turned 18, Caroline had seared her name … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Spreading the Word on the Power of Light
Monday, May 03 2021
Dr. Barbara Anne Murphy
Sallins, County Kildare, Ireland
Head of Equine Science, University College Dublin; Founder & Chief Scientific Officer, Equilume
How long have you been part of the horse world? How did you get started?
I rode ponies as … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Contact and Connection: From His Mouth to Her Hands to Her Heart
Saturday, May 01 2021
By George Williams
For many, the terms contact and connection are interchangeable. It’s often said that a picture is worth a thousand words, and similarly, in riding, a correct feeling can help us fully understand a single word. In dressage, … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Luis J. Rodriguez: Realty to the Rescue
Friday, April 30 2021
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek
As a realtor with the Luxury Division at Keller Williams in Wellington, Florida, Luis J. Rodriguez is always busy. He spends his time dealing with some of the most beautiful residences in … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Brian and Missy Gruber: Love, Life and Horses in Napa Valley Wine Country
Wednesday, April 28 2021
By Esther Hahn
Portraits by Alden Corrigan
Moving across the country to start over is either a dream or a nightmare. For the husband-and-wife trainer duo Brian and Missy Gruber, it was a little of both.
The idea of the … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Sara Kozumplik Murphy: Sharp, Strong and Ready
Tuesday, April 20 2021
By Lilly Steger
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Sara Kozumplik Murphy has had her fair share of setbacks in the equestrian world. When she took a spill at the Millbrook Horse Trials in 2018, she broke her neck and her back … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
The Challenge Perspective
Saturday, April 17 2021
By Margie Sugarman
When I’m riding, it can sometimes be hard for me to stay positive. My trainer is a person of few words and this often leaves me wondering what she really thinks. When she does give corrections or … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Vasco Flores: Paving the Way for Himself and Others To Follow
Wednesday, April 14 2021
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Vasco Flores is living the American dream. Born in San Juan, Puerto Rico, Vasco has created his own path in the world of international show jumping through hard work, determination and perseverance. 
Since … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Madison Rauschenbach: Jumping on Opportunities to Get to the Top
Monday, April 12 2021
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Madison “Maddie” Rauschenbach learned at an early age that when an opportunity presents itself, you have to jump on it — literally. At 18 years old, Maddie’s willingness to jump on any horse … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature