A Reflection Letter to Myself

By Rob Jacobs

Dear Robert Lawrence Jacobs,

This year was quite the adventure for you, a year that may prove to be unforgettable. What you had in mind at the beginning of the year shifted quite quickly as an unexpected

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2023 Hot Horsemen

Neal Tredinnick

When Neal Tredinnick became a farrier 20 years ago, he never would have dreamed that he would shoe all across the world for multiple international championships, including two Olympic gold-medal horses. “I never appreciated the places horses can … [Read more]

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The 2023 Sidelines Hot Horseman of the Year: Woods Baughman: Working His Way to Living His Dream

By Laura Scaletti

Portraits by Melissa Fuller

Growing up in Lexington, Kentucky, Woods Baughman was surrounded daily by all things horse. Driving through Lexington, he couldn’t help but see horses, whether they were in a field along the road, on … [Read more]

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Leah Tenney: Embracing Dressage, Interior Design and Life

By Laura Scaletti

Portraits by Emma Claire Stephens

 

Whether she’s in the saddle or her design studio, Leah Tenney is all about the details. An international dressage rider today, Leah has been captivated by dressage since her first time … [Read more]

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Lauren Crooks-Brennan: A Lifelong Equine Connection

By Jillian Sinclair

Portraits by Mellisa Fuller

In the dynamic world of show jumping, where every stride counts and every jump tells a story, the journey of Lauren Crooks-Brennan stands out as a testament to dedication, passion and unwavering commitment. … [Read more]

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Joni Werthan: A Real Life Dr. Dolittle

By Laura Scaletti

Portraits by Brenda Black

As a child, Joni Werthan loved traveling with her parents to New York City. Although the Werthan family had horses at home in Tennessee, Joni was fascinated by the carriage horses she saw … [Read more]

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Jenna Steffens: Real Estate From “Beach to Barn”

By Britney Grover

Jenna Steffens first started frequenting Wellington, Florida, at 15 when she competed there in dressage. Now, she is intimately familiar with the area not as a competitor but as the real estate advisor behind Steffens Equestrian at … [Read more]

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Kay Witherspoon: From Lipstick Scribbles to Painting Polo Ponies

By Shya Beth

Kay Witherspoon’s goal as an artist has always been to create paintings that offer more than just visual appeal. After Kay’s first scribbles with her mother’s lipstick on her childhood home’s walls at a mere 4 years … [Read more]

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Ariana Marnell: Born to Jump, Mental Mastery to Win   

By Laura Scaletti

Portraits by Shawna Whitty

Ariana Marnell had a breakout year in 2022 with her partner Babylon in the Small Junior Hunters. After taking the reins from trainer John French, Ariana piloted Babylon to champion at Devon, Junior … [Read more]

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Unbridled With Tony Sgarlata

By Britney Grover 

It’s hard to get Tony Sgarlata to talk about himself—much easier, in fact, to get him talking about horses, his dogs or the people in his life. That doesn’t mean he and his career aren’t worth celebrating. … [Read more]