Zachary Brandt: Keeping His Eyes on the Future
Friday, October 06 2023
By Jenna Young
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Hard work, determination, an elite-level mindset and balance: These attributes are what Zachary Brandt credits his successes to in the equine world. After a long journey, Zach, aboard Direct Advance, sailed to the … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Tyler Held: An Eventing Past Leads to a Sport Psychology Future
Friday, October 06 2023
By Juliana Chapman
Portraits by Adrienne Morella
Horses were one of the few things that captured Tyler Held’s attention as a shy child. As soon as she was in their presence, she felt a connection. “I was afraid of horses … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Megan Smith & Pilates for Equestrians: Serving Up the Secret Sauce of Winning to Riders
Friday, October 06 2023
By Britney Grover
Megan Smith may be a latecomer to the equestrian world, but she’s brought a wealth of knowledge that helps improve not only her own riding but the riding of others she teaches. She started riding at 40, … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Lisa Mooney: Risking It All for the Ride
Friday, October 06 2023
By Veronica Green-Gott
Portraits by Kirsten Hannah
Every rider has a story, but some have a story so incredible that the reader can’t help but cry. Lisa Mooney’s story is about her horse Wilson, a blue-ribbon winning machine of a … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Katherine Anne Brewer: Waiting for Opportunity to Knock
Friday, October 06 2023
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Kirsten Hannah
When opportunity knocks, Katherine Brewer is always ready to open the door. From her first invitation to sit in the saddle to her current job at Arkay Sporthorses in Belgium, when given the … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Samantha Dawn: Doors Opened by Closing a Shutter
Friday, October 06 2023
By Shya Beth
Samantha Dawn’s story could be summed up in a few words: When one door closes, another opens. She’s always lived with that
mindset, no matter the situation—through heart-wrenching times and unbelievably happy moments, horses, art and music … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Zayna Rizvi: Horses from Family to Finals
Monday, September 04 2023
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Growing up, Zayna Rizvi put fashion ahead of function when it came to her riding attire. “I would only ride my first pony, Buttons, in a princess outfit. I refused to wear … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Samantha Wolfram: Finding Success in America and Overseas
Monday, September 04 2023
By Juliana Chapman
Portraits by Kirsten Hannah
“There is no quick fix when it comes to horses,” said Samantha Wolfram, a 22-year-old equestrian professional. “You can’t flip a switch and the horse comes out broke and is easy to ride.” … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Cedar Potts-Warner: At Liberty and Beyond
Monday, September 04 2023
Story and Portraits by Jennifer DeMaro
Picture a suburban neighborhood in Jackson, Mississippi, with a large yard, a miniature barn with fencing and a miniature horse named Little River in it. Cedar Potts-Warner grew up living every young girl’s … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Jordan Melfi: Turning a Secret Horse Life Into a Career
Monday, September 04 2023
By Veronica Green-Gott
Portraits by Shelly Carter
Jordan Melfi exemplifies the meaning of perseverance. Once shamed for his love of horses, Jordan never gave up on riding and is now traveling the East Coast building a reputation for having … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature