Nancy Smyth: Bringing Horses & Art Together
Monday, September 28 2020
By Shya Beth
Nancy Smyth has been surrounded by horses and art all her life. From growing up in the natural beauty of New Jersey to living in the equally beautiful — but slightly more humid — state of Florida, … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Caroline Hoffman: From the Dressage Ring to the Westminster Dog Show
Wednesday, September 09 2020
By Tafra Donberger
Photos by Lori Ovanessian
Teaching has always come naturally to Caroline Hoffman, whose innate ability to share her talents in dressage started early — as early as her own developmental years learning how to ride in Sweden, … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Alexa Fairchild: X Marks the Spot for Fashion and Dreaming
Monday, September 07 2020
By Laura Scaletti
For Alexa Fairchild, X marks the spot.
From an early age, this dreamer has been passionate about horses and high fashion. Today, at age 25, Alexa not only runs her own fashion line, Alexa Fairchild; she also … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Britt Larson: Dignity, Respect and Opportunity Matter
Friday, September 04 2020
By Carter Anderson
In a time when the world is confronting a pandemic and racial injustice that is deeply rooted in our country’s history, a lot feels like it has been turned upside down. Fresh attention to racial injustice has … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Unbridled With Shawna Simmons
Wednesday, September 02 2020
By Jan Westmark
Photographer Shawna Simmons is well-known in the horse world for her black background portraits and beautiful photo shoots. Before she was an equestrian photographer, Shawna spent seven years in New York as an assistant, photo retoucher, stylist, … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Great Coaching From Ring to Rink
Thursday, August 20 2020
Name: Blythe Novick
City/State: New Canaan, Connecticut
Occupation: Student
How long have you been part of the horse world? 10 years
What part do you play in the horse world?
I compete nationally in show jumping and regionally in … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Unbridled with Shereen Fuqua
Tuesday, August 18 2020
By Jan Westmark
Shereen Fuqua loves her life — which includes her husband, Jeff; daughter, Kat; their Collecting Gaits Farm and all the horses and ponies that call it home; supporting the horse show world; and her company. “My company … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Deborah Ettenger: A Special Horse Changes Lives
Wednesday, August 12 2020
By Doris Degner-Foster
Deborah Ettenger knows firsthand how the power of horses can help people, as she dealt with both physical and mental challenges. When her late husband was battling cancer and subsequently passed away, Deborah credits horses and riding … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Ponies, Pencils and Preservation
Friday, August 07 2020
Name: Caroline “Mosie” Pennington
City/State: Washington, D.C.
Grade: 6th
How long have you been part of the horse world?
I’ve been around horses my whole life. Our family has a racehorse farm in Virginia with breeding, training and re-training operations. … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Maddie Tosh: Lead Line to Pony Finals
Tuesday, August 04 2020
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
Horses have always been a part of Maddie Tosh’s life. Her dad — and trainer — is acclaimed hunter rider and trainer Hunt Tosh. Now 14, Maddie has grown up learning the ins … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature