Samantha Dawn: Doors Opened by Closing a Shutter
Friday, October 06 2023
By Shya Beth
Samantha Dawn’s story could be summed up in a few words: When one door closes, another opens. She’s always lived with that
mindset, no matter the situation—through heart-wrenching times and unbelievably happy moments, horses, art and music … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Zayna Rizvi: Horses from Family to Finals
Monday, September 04 2023
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Growing up, Zayna Rizvi put fashion ahead of function when it came to her riding attire. “I would only ride my first pony, Buttons, in a princess outfit. I refused to wear … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Samantha Wolfram: Finding Success in America and Overseas
Monday, September 04 2023
By Juliana Chapman
Portraits by Kirsten Hannah
“There is no quick fix when it comes to horses,” said Samantha Wolfram, a 22-year-old equestrian professional. “You can’t flip a switch and the horse comes out broke and is easy to ride.” … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Cedar Potts-Warner: At Liberty and Beyond
Monday, September 04 2023
Story and Portraits by Jennifer DeMaro
Picture a suburban neighborhood in Jackson, Mississippi, with a large yard, a miniature barn with fencing and a miniature horse named Little River in it. Cedar Potts-Warner grew up living every young girl’s … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Jordan Melfi: Turning a Secret Horse Life Into a Career
Monday, September 04 2023
By Veronica Green-Gott
Portraits by Shelly Carter
Jordan Melfi exemplifies the meaning of perseverance. Once shamed for his love of horses, Jordan never gave up on riding and is now traveling the East Coast building a reputation for having … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Olivia Williams: From University of Notre Dame to European Dreamin’
Monday, September 04 2023
By Veronica Green-Gott
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Olivia Williams, who started her riding career in a town with a population of less than 200 people, has now competed at some of the top equestrian destinations all over the country. … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Raymond White Jr.: Sharing His Sister’s Story
Monday, September 04 2023
By Britney Grover
Cheryl White was just 17 years old in 1971 when she became the first female Black jockey in history—but you’ve probably never heard of her. Her brother Raymond White Jr. is on a mission to write … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Kisa Kavass: A Storyteller at Heart, Capturing the Unknown
Monday, September 04 2023
By Shya Beth
Art is created to explore, document and describe time, emotion, connection and history. While there are artists who are painters or sculptors, there are also artists who are storytellers, first and foremost. That is decisively where photographer … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Cassie Sanger: Adding a Nations Cup Team to Her Eventing Firsts
Monday, September 04 2023
By Amber Heintzberger
Portraits by Alex Scribner
Balancing school and riding has become a fact of life for Cassie Sanger. As the 18-year-old from Lakeville, Connecticut, looks forward to starting college in Richmond, Virginia, this fall, she seems unfazed by … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Beatrice de Lavalette: Surviving the Brussels Airport Bombing to Ride in the Tokyo Paralympics
Monday, September 04 2023
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Beatrice de Lavalette lives by the motto, “No matter what happens to you, you decide your future.” On March 22, 2016, Beatrice’s life changed in an instant when she was standing just … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature