Harrie Smolders: Life Journeys and Worldwide Success
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Shawna Simmons Whitty
When the pandemic hit, Harrie Smolders began staying home much more than usual — just like billions of people around the globe. Though some had few lifestyle changes to make, for Harrie, … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Espoir Equestrian: From Hope to Hanger
By Laura Scaletti
Hope sees the invisible, feels the intangible and achieves the impossible. Carolyn van Schalkwyk’s story of hope began in 2015 when she launched her Espoir Equestrian brand in her native South Africa.
A lifelong equestrian with a … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Eventing With Boyd Martin
What would you look for in an OTTB? I’m considering one for low-level eventing and would like to know your thoughts on what’s desirable. — Angel, via Facebook
For the first half of my career, I became somewhat of an … [Read more]
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Shelli Breidenbach: Equine Minimalist Photography
By Shya Beth
If you’ve ever looked inside an equestrian magazine or gazed at a horse show poster, there’s a good chance you’ve seen one of Shelli Breidenbach’s eye-catching equine photographs. From having her work featured at events such as … [Read more]
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Avery Daigle: Sharing Her Eventing Journey
By Lyssette Williams
Portraits by Kristie Nichols
Young eventer Avery Daigle’s star is on the rise and it’s hard for her not to get excited talking about her goals and dreams. At 17 years old, she knows exactly what she … [Read more]
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Eventing With Boyd Martin
When conditioning a horse, how do you know when to up the conditioning and take it a bit further or more strenuous, and how should you do the conditioning to avoid too much repetitive stress on the body and mind?… [Read more]
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Ben Ebeling: An Olympian in the Making
By Ruby Tevis
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
It’s no secret that equestrians are the oldest Olympians. With an average age of 38, equestrians can be twice the age of athletes from other sports. Making it to the Olympics takes grit, … [Read more]
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Finding and Developing Hunter-Jumpers
By Vasco Flores
What are some important things you learned about running a barn while you were working for Georgina Bloomberg?
We live in a fast-moving world that demands extreme organization and planning. At Gotham Enterprises, I was extremely fortunate … [Read more]
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Kaitlyn “KK” Linck: Success With a Special Team
By Haylie Kerstetter
Photos by Melissa Fuller
Although 11-year-old Kaitlyn Linck may not have hired grooms or own a string of expensive ponies, her excellent work ethic and her strong partnership with her mother allow her to conquer anything she … [Read more]
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Kindle Hill Foundation: Responding to the Needs of First Responders
By Britney Grover
Saly Glassman was predestined to a life with horses from the time her father clambered into the milk man’s cart at age 3 and drove the horse away. She grew up foxhunting and showing alongside her father, … [Read more]
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