Front Cover – April 2011
Monday, March 21 2011
Gonzalito Pieres takes a break between chukkers Photo by David Lominska Departments 4 Letter from the Editor 6 Letters 24 Sports Psychology 82 Equine Law 92 Needy Nags Directories 90 Stallions 122 Polo Clubs Across America 122 Education 123 Farms, Barns, Trainers 124 Real Estate 124 Tack and Feed 125 Equestrian Services 126 Classified
- Published in 04-2011, Front Cover
Letter from the Editor – April 2011
Monday, March 21 2011
In many ways, our April issue takes us back to our roots: polo! As our loyal (read older) readers know, Sidelines began as a polo tabloid, gradually evolving toward the other disciplines, and then discovering the majority of our readers were hunter/jumper or dressage folk. Who woulda guessed?But once a year, around Open time (that’s
- Published in 04-2011, Letter from Editor
Asides – April 2011
Monday, March 21 2011
According to the Palm Beach Post, Nic Roldan is the “prince of polo” so how do we address him? Your Royal Poloist, perhaps? Photo by Bruce Jones Catching up: Whatta guy! Robert Orthwein was named Wellington’s 2011 Equestrian Idol after rapping his way to victory, beating out fellow polo player/dressage rider and previous year’s winner
Ingate – April 2011
Monday, March 21 2011
Ashley Wells, of Erie, Pennsylvania won the inaugural ETS Medal class at Chatham, Virginia. She took home the $5000 Virginia Intermont College scholarship, a Tournament of Champions logo down coat, and a Virginia Intermont Equestrian Team jacket. Ashley shows off her ribbon with Virginia Intermont Coach Eddie Federwisch on the left, and Jim Arrigon, ETS
Off Centerline – April 2011
Monday, March 21 2011
Fans of World Equestrian Games Bronze Medalist Steffen Peters can now enjoy an intimate moment with the dressage star thanks to a “Custom Moment” video. In the video produced for Custom Saddlery, Steffen is interviewed and shares everything from what he eats for breakfast to whether or not he likes dogs. Shot on location at
- Published in 04-2011, Off Centerline