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
How I Met My Knight in Shining Horseshoes
Monday, January 26 2015
By Susan Friedland-Smith
Happy horse-filled days are here again! After kissing several frogs, I found my tall, dark and handsome perfect equine match! The path that led to my new horse was long and arduous, sharing characteristics with the dating … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Spotlight
Laura Graves & Verdades Dancing In Harmony
Monday, January 26 2015
By Lauren R. Giannini
When Laura Graves and Verdades exploded onto the international scene at the 2014 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Normandy, France, their “overnight” success captivated people around the world. For horse and rider to accomplish this … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Feature