Ava Stearns Enjoys the Magical Road to Devon
Monday, May 23 2016
By Doris Degner-Foster
The magical atmosphere of the Devon Horse Show has captured the hearts of many, and junior rider Ava Stearns is no exception. The Devon Horse Show is an event that has grown from a one- day … [Read more]
- Published in General, Weekly Feature
Living the Eventer’s Dream Skyeler Voss Enjoys Life at Morningside
Monday, May 16 2016
By Lauren R. Giannini
Skyeler Voss loves her morning “commute” — a short walk from home to her office at Morningside Training Farm in The Plains, Virginia. “It’s an eventer’s dream come true,” she said. “Lots of space, rider-friendly, and … [Read more]
- Published in General
Peter Lutz — His Turn to Shine
Monday, April 25 2016
By Doris Degner-Foster
Before the $100,000 Longines FEI World Cup Jumping North American League qualifier in Las Vegas last November, New York-based rider and trainer Peter Lutz did something different that may have helped him win the competition. He transported … [Read more]
- Published in General, Show World
The Winning Ways of Nick Manifold
Wednesday, March 30 2016
By Lauren R. Giannini
Nick Manifold considers himself very lucky. His life is filled with horses, polo, excitement and romance — an exhilarating combination to fire up the plot in any book or movie. Granted, his chosen lifestyle demands dedication … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Spotlight
Equestrian Destination: Aiken, South Carolina
Wednesday, March 23 2016
By Lauren R. Giannini
Aiken, one of the great “escapes” for folks fleeing winter’s bite in the U.S. and Canada, is an equestrian wonderland for hunter-jumper shows, three-day eventing, foxhunting, steeplechasing and carriage driving, to name a few. If you’re … [Read more]
- Published in General, Weekly Feature
Unbridled with Liza Towell Boyd
Wednesday, March 23 2016
By Lisa Engel
Liza Towell Boyd is one of the country’s top hunter riders and trainers. As a junior, Liza was named Overall World Champion Hunter Rider three times, was second in the Washington International Equitation Finals and won the … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Spotlight
Jennifer Gates: Priceless Dedication
Wednesday, March 16 2016
By Britney Anderson
To anyone outside the horse world, happily shoveling horse dung, filling a stall with shavings and hauling hay are not things they might expect of 19-year-old Jennifer Gates. But Jennifer, oldest daughter of Bill and Melinda Gates, … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Spotlight
Equine Eco Green — Recycling Will Eliminate Mountains of Manure
Tuesday, March 08 2016
By Lauren R. Giannini
Shelly Moore Townsend has designed a unique and environmentally sound solution for manure management: Equine Eco Green. Her unique process of “recycling” will eliminate mountains of manure in equestrian communities like Palm Beach and Wellington. It’ll … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Spotlight
Seabiscuit: A Four-Legged California Movie Star
Tuesday, March 08 2016
By Susan Friedland-Smith
Scrolling through Facebook, it’s not unusual for me to see pictures of friends posting horse show images, but a timeline photo I saw recently of my friend Natalie jumping a cute bay stopped me in my tracks. … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Feature
Tireless Tony Coppola: The Voice of Polo and The Tackeria
Monday, February 02 2015
By Carrie Wirth
On any given Sunday during the season at International Polo Club Palm Beach, the recognizable, booming voice heard calling the game belongs to Tony Coppola. He’s been announcing the action on the Sunday field for countless years. … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Feature