Coursewalk with Heather Caristo-Williams
Tuesday, November 26 2019
I get very nervous at the in-gate. Do you ever get nervous? What do you do to overcome your nerves?
absolutely get nervous before showing! Sometimes it’s an excited feeling because I want to do well, but sometimes it can … [Read more]
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Everything Eventing With Boyd Martin
Monday, November 11 2019
What advice do you have for deciding whether to run your horse cross-country or not, based on the footing conditions?
One of the realities is that the sport of eventing is an absolute outdoor sport. We all dream of perfect … [Read more]
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I read that in 2013 you switched Cornetto Royal from the jumper ring to the hunter ring. How did you make that decision? Should I try my horse in both styles to see which one he does better with? How … [Read more]
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Unbridled With Richard “Woody” Wood
Monday, October 28 2019
By Jan Westmark
Richard “Woody” Wood has been a staple in the South Florida equestrian scene since 1987 when he opened Woody’s of Wellington, a boot repair shop located in the original Wellington Mall. Armed with a razor-sharp sense of … [Read more]
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Everything Eventing with Boyd Martin
Thursday, October 24 2019
What kind of maintenance do you use to deal with your own old riding injuries?
I recently celebrated my 40th birthday and looking back on it, I’ve been riding at the top level for about 20 years now. I did … [Read more]
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The Gender Perspective
Thursday, October 17 2019
By Margie Sugarman
I’m starting high school soon, and the other guys in my class think riding is just for girls. I love riding and I love my horses. They think this is a “girly” sport that no guy would … [Read more]
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Dressage Behind the Scenes: The 2019 Pan American Games, Lima, Peru
Wednesday, October 09 2019
Dressage rider Jennifer Baumert took home the individual bronze medal from the 2019 Pan American Games in Lima, Peru, with Betsy Juliano’s 13-year-old Handsome. Jennifer shared her experience as part of the silver medal U.S. Dressage Team with Sidelines.
What … [Read more]
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Coursewalk with Heather Caristo
Wednesday, October 02 2019
I usually either show in the hunters or jumpers. Recently, I’ve thought about showing with different horses in both categories at the same show. How do you reset, or make sure you don’t start riding like a jumper in the … [Read more]
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Unbridled with Jennifer Glass
Tuesday, October 01 2019
By Jan Westmark
When Jennifer Glass hands out ribbons at shows, her smile is as big as the riders’ receiving their awards. “I have the best job at the horse show,” she said. “I love the smiles of the riders … [Read more]
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Course Walk with Heather Caristo
Saturday, September 28 2019
My trainer recently suggested that I move up. I’ve consistently been ribboning in my division, and am concerned that I’ll go from being a big fish in a little pond to being the small fish in a big pond. I … [Read more]
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