Rob Jacobs: Called to Exactly the Right Place
Wednesday, December 09 2020
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
If his family financial circumstances had been different, Robert “Rob” Lawrence Jacobs might be jumping Grand Prix every weekend. Admittedly, there are some moments he wishes that would have happened. But when it … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Finding the Zone
Tuesday, December 08 2020
How many times have you heard someone say, “I was just in the zone!” after a great round? On the other hand, perhaps you were riding and having some difficulty with an exercise when your trainer yelled, “Come on, pay … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Unbridled With Michael Britt-León
Monday, December 07 2020
By Jan Westmark
Professional riders work hard and the opportunity to be recognized is always a thrill. So when Michael Britt-León captured the World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) Pro Finals at Capital Challenge recently, it was a dream come true. … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Eventing with Boyd Martin
Saturday, December 05 2020
What’s your approach to training through the winter?
For me, training in winter is about fitness and about getting the horses conditioned for the upcoming season. The reality is that we won’t be competing again in the immediate future, so … [Read more]
- Published in General
Julia Stone: Exceptional Horsewoman, Exceptional Young Woman
Friday, December 04 2020
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Lori Ovanessian
Julia Stone has always loved learning and horses. While attending a college preparatory high school, she commuted each week to horse shows — including flying from her home in California to Florida every … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Noah Stanlaske: Young Eventer With a Wise Mentor and Talented Horses
Wednesday, December 02 2020
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Adrienne Morella
Do you believe in fate? Eventer Noah Stanlaske does. At 14 years old, Noah has repeatedly been in the right place at the right time to let his equestrian aspirations take flight.
For … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Dressage Life, Writing, Winning Awards and Adopting a Horse
Monday, November 30 2020
Ruby Tevis
Lexington, KY
College student, journalist and dressage rider
How long have you been part of the horse world?
I totally caught the horse bug as a freshman in high school, when I started leasing a sweet Arabian dressage … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Horse Trailer Ride-Sharing: Is it Worth It?
Friday, November 27 2020
by Armand Leone
Ride-sharing is a common scenario at many boarding barns. You and a friend are planning to attend the same horse show, but unfortunately her trailer is in the shop. She asks if you would consider letting her … [Read more]
- Published in General
Confidence for All With Standing Tall Life Skills Program
Wednesday, November 25 2020
By Britney Grover
Shortly after retiring, Michelle Cannon and her husband, John, moved to Fairfield Glade, Tennessee, looking forward to a quiet life. Then, Michelle saw a classified ad in the local paper for a stable lease. Little did they … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Finding Life Balance With Her New Training Business
Monday, November 23 2020
Molly Sewell
Wellington, Florida
Professional rider and trainer
How long have you been part of the horse world?
I’ve been a professional for almost 19 years, but started riding when I was 6 years old. I was passionate about the … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight