Jennifer Ridgely: Coaching At A Historically Black University
By Carter Anderson
Coach Jennifer Ridgely has been a vital part of the Delaware State University (DSU) equestrian team and is going into her 15th season as head coach of the Hornets. Not only does she train young women to … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Morgan Cameron: Finding Home in Life and Art
By Shya Beth
While traveling the world and going on countless adventures, Morgan Cameron’s passion for horses and art have always had a special place in her heart. Growing up with horses, it was only natural that drawing and painting … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Unbridled With Jay Duke
By Jan Westmark
Jay Duke is such a busy man that he jokes he lives at the airport. In addition to working at five farms in Alberta, Canada, plus his family farm, Blarney Stone, Jay is a top show jumper … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
September Vhay: From Architecture to Art
By Shya Beth
September Vhay brings depth, movement and emotion to all of her drawings and paintings. With a love of horses and the technical aspects of art to guide her, it’s no wonder that each of her artworks is … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Chris Ewanouski and His Passion for Horses
By Tafra Donberger
Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek
When a horse-obsessed kid is born into a non-horsey family, there’s usually a little confusion for the parents. Chris Ewanouski was born into a competitive family — his dad played professional hockey … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Big Dreams and Lots of Fun With Ponies
Hailey Guidry
10 years old, 5th grade
Metairie, Louisiana
How long have you been part of the horse world?
Not long at all; I started riding when I was around 7. I had a crazy pony named Frozen. A year … [Read more]
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Singing, Champion Horses and Angel Heart Farm
Maddy Winer
Jazz Singer and Songwriter — Asheville, North Carolina
Supporter of Angel Heart Farm — Nashville, Tennessee
How long have you been involved with horses?
I’ve had a love affair with horses since I was 3 years old. At … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Laura Douglas: Dreams, Determination and a One-Dollar Horse
By Tafra Donberger
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
If you’d asked Laura Douglas four years ago where she would be with her riding career today, eventing wouldn’t have made it into her top three.
The well-versed equestrian, whose riding resume includes … [Read more]
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Erin Richards’ Life Writing & Riding
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Angela Peterson
The words “writing” and “riding” can frequently sound the same — which can get confusing when talking to someone like Erin Richards who has devoted her life to both. Fortunately, both stories in … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Upcycling Reins and Giving Back
Kathryn McMahon
Rutherfordton, North Carolina
Owner, Stitching Fox needlepoint shop, and executive director, Green River Foundation
How long have you been part of the horse world?
My love of horses has been lifelong. I was raised in Augusta, Georgia, graduated … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature