Robert Reyers: Partying It Up for Proper Horse Care
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Robert Reyers may be taking a break from riding while he attends college, but he hasn’t taken a break from horses. He is a co-chair of Brooke USA Foundation’s Young Professionals Committee, which … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Kingsley & Kendall Dey: The Magic of Sisterhood and Horses
By Laura Scaletti
Photos by Melissa Fuller
In Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch,” we learned, “Ohana means family. Family means no one gets left behind.” When it comes to sharing the magic of horses, Kimberly Dey made sure that even though … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Izzy & Zoe Grutkowski: Identical Twins Double Down on Riding
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Kacy Brown
An inspirational quote states, “When riding a horse, we leave our fear, troubles and sadness on the ground.” As young girls, identical twins Izzy and Zoe Grutkowski needed an outlet to become less … [Read more]
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Emma and Milo McKee: Twin Love of Ponies
By Samantha Haynie
Portraits by Garrett Cortese
Milo McKee’s memories of riding start so early, his first one isn’t even of a horse. “The first thing I can remember was a cow,” he said. “I can’t really remember riding a … [Read more]
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Emily Norman: A Magical Journey to Pony Finals
By Jennifer DeMaro
Portraits by Nikki Duyn
In the world of horse trainers, there’s a special dream that many hold dear: for their family to share their passion and love for horses. Kim Norman and her daughter Emily … [Read more]
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Caroline Passarelli: Pony Specialist
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Sophia Donohue
Caroline Passarelli’s name frequented the top of pony leaderboards throughout her Junior years. Now, she’s back at the pony ring—this time, as a trainer with Heritage Farm. “My first few big … [Read more]
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Kenna Al Sayed: Expressive Sketches on an International Scale
By Shya Beth
Kenna Al Sayed not only has familial ties across the world; her honed skill as an artist has taken her to high levels of artistic acclaim internationally as well. From national horse events to having her … [Read more]
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Cheryl Patton: Giving Riders a Great Start With Clovermeade Ponies
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Brenda Black
Cheryl Patton grew up in the 1950s riding a neighbor’s horse bareback with a halter and lead rope. She can’t remember a time she didn’t love horses, despite not having access to … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Feature, Weekly Feature
Understanding Focus
By Margie Sugarman
I have two daughters, one of whom has ADHD. They both love riding and competing. What’s interesting is that their “issues” regarding focusing, though quite different, have been addressed by understanding their focusing techniques. Could you explain … [Read more]
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Philip Richter: A Life Devoted to Horsepower
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
The entirety of Philip Richter’s life has revolved around horsepower—both with equines and internal combustion engines. “I’ve never known a life without horses in it, and they play an integral part in … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature