Jessica Groen: A Lucky Call to Serve
By Valerie Ormond
A connection with a horse led Jessica Groen to serve her country. The horse, a tri-colored pinto named Color Me Lucky, or Lucky, proved to be the luck Jessica needed, and played a pivotal role in her … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Anna Becker: From Collegiate Competitor to Coach
By Carter Anderson
Anna Becker has seen it all in collegiate equestrian. She was a student-athlete at Auburn University and rode on their equestrian team from 2009 to 2013. After graduating and leaving an extensive legacy at Auburn, she jumped … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Feature
Archie Cox: His Own Brand of Success
By Doris Degner-Foster
Portraits by Kristin Lee
Archibald Cox III’s grandfather was a law professor who was also a special prosecutor during the Watergate scandal, and his father is an international financial and management expert. If he’d followed in his … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Norman Dello Joio: Some Things Never Change
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
When congratulated on his recent induction into the Show Jumping Hall of Fame, Norman Dello Joio seemed almost embarrassed. “Being recognized in any capacity is always an honor — especially this time in … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Liz Anne Hill: Horses, Hollywood and Hitting Her Highnote
By Susan Friedland-Smith
Liz Anne Hill’s life sounds just like the storyline to a country song, complete with love, heartache and a handsome cowboy. The surprise twist to this story line is that Liz, a singer-songwriter and equestrian, moved to … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Leslie Ann Guilbault: Turning a Runaway Pony Into a Grand Prix Prospect
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Barbara Bower
When doctors told then-12-year-old Leslie Ann Guilbault she’d never fully heal or be able to ride again, it was horses that made the difference in her recovery. Not only did she heal fully … [Read more]
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Carleton Brooks: Keeping Old Fashioned Horsemanship Alive
By Catie Staszak
Portraits by Kristin Lee
On a Monday afternoon in the desert, there isn’t much going on at HITS Coachella to resemble the atmosphere of the horse show’s Indio, California, namesake. The loudspeakers are silent, the rings are … [Read more]
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Lilli Hymowitz: Instagram, Horses and New Opportunities
By Kathryn McMackin
Portraits by Shelby Phillips
A quick Google search of Lilli Hymowitz’ name yields a myriad of details: horse show results, rider profiles as well as a smattering of magazine headlines. In 2015, NY Mag dubbed Lilli the … [Read more]
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Hannah Selleck: Enjoying the Process on the Way to the Top
By Molly Sorge
Portraits by Kristin Lee
When her groom didn’t show up at the Del Mar National show in May, Hannah Selleck didn’t panic. She got to work.
Hannah had four horses from her family’s Descanso Farm showing at … [Read more]
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What Makes Tik Tick? – Tik Maynard’s Horsemanship Journey
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Lauren DeLalla
Taking a look at Tik Maynard’s family tree, it may not be a surprise that he ended up with a career in horses. Tik’s parents, Rick and Jen Maynard, own and operate Southlands … [Read more]
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