Taking a Break Results in Refreshed Return to Riding
Saturday, June 17 2023
Sports Psychology Column
By Margie Sugarman
I have been showing for five months straight. I have a couple of horses that I compete in the Big Eq and I frequently catch-ride hunters for other trainers. I love it all! However, … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Evan and Ashley Donadt: Going Viral With Love and Laughter
Thursday, June 08 2023
By Tafra Donberger
Portraits by Jeni Jo Brunner
What happens when a horse-crazy equestrian girl meets a never-touched-a-horse-before guy? If you’re Ashley and Evan Donadt, it might just be the beginning of a happily-ever-after that includes a solid dressage … [Read more]
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Jan Lukens: Finding Joy in Fine Art
Thursday, June 08 2023
By Shya Beth
Jan Lukens has always felt blessed to be an artist, turning his observations into works of art, but it hasn’t always been easy. “My biggest challenge starting out was fitting in to the equestrian world as an … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Will Baker: Enjoying Horse Life Coast To Coast
Thursday, June 08 2023
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Will Baker has always lent a helping hand to other equestrians. Growing up, Will spent most of his weekends at the University of Richmond equestrian team’s barn where his father, Paul, was … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Luke Jensen: A True Horseman, From Pony Kid to Professional
Thursday, June 08 2023
By Kimberly Gatto
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
It has been said that a true horseman and his mount are joined not by tack, but by trust—and Luke Jensen has proven himself to be more than worthy of that adage. … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Kate Egan: Winning a Car, Mental Resilience and a Larger-Than-Life Equine
Thursday, June 08 2023
By Veronica Green-Gott
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Very few adults—let alone teenagers—get to win a brand new car. Kate Egan walked away from winning the 2023 WEC Premier Equitation Cup Championships with a brand new Ford Explorer XLT SUV, … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Courtney Carson: Making Changes in the Lives of Groom
Thursday, June 08 2023
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Kirsten Hannah
Courtney Carson keeps choosing the equestrian world, though her path may look different than many passionate equestrians 
might expect. Yes, she chose to pursue eventing as a rider rather than attend veterinary … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Kayden Muller-Janssen: Equestrian Royalty to Disney Star
Sunday, May 07 2023
By Kimberly Gatto
For every little girl who dreams of becoming a Disney star, Kayden Muller-Janssen is proof that all things are possible. The multi-talented young actress has won countless fans through her role as the lovable Hartley on … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Kelly Prather: An Eventing Journey Around the World
Sunday, May 07 2023
By Tafra Donberger
Sisters are often at odds: hair, clothes, parents, possessions—sisters can find anything to quarrel over, or they can find something to bond over. Eventer Kelly Prather had the kind of sister who sparked an all-consuming love … [Read more]
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Lauren Pileggi Friga & Show The Bows: From Puppy Woes to Smiles and Bows
Sunday, May 07 2023
By Jan Westmark Bauer
Lauren Pileggi Friga has her mother to thank for falling in love with horses. Her mother, Stacy Pileggi, grew up with horses in her backyard, and both Stacy and Lauren’s father, John Pileggi Jr., have … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature