Ruth Green: Equestrian Adventures in Art
Monday, August 02 2021
By Shya Beth
Ruth Green’s journey into the horse world is filled with vibrant locations and enriched by her career as a sculptor. Crossing continents and working in diverse equestrian disciplines while pursuing her love of sculpture, Ruth has become … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Rob Gray: Success Without the Saddle
Monday, July 26 2021
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Rob Gray has been deeply entrenched in the equestrian world his entire life. He started attending horse shows soon after he was born, got his first pony at 4 and went to Wellington … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Julie Lawther: Sharing the Love of Horses in Art
Saturday, July 17 2021
By Shya Beth
Using oils, acrylics and color pencils, Julie Lawther lends her one-of-a-kind style to each of her paintings. While pursuing a realistic approach to each subject, she demonstrates the uncanny ability to forge a connection with each viewer … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Ian Gaudio: Helping Others and Creating Community
Monday, July 12 2021
By Britney Grover
Ian Gaudio may only be 15 years old, but he has a strong sense of community that belies his youth. In junior high, Ian participated with Dylan’s Wings of Change as a Wingman to lend emotional and … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Unbridled With Jessica Newman
Friday, July 09 2021
By Jan Westmark
As the founder of JustWorld International, Jessica Newman is changing the world. She started the non-profit in 2003, naming it JustWorld because her inspiration was to create a more just world. Since its inception, JustWorld has helped … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Maddy Keck: At Home at Savannah College of Art and Design
Monday, July 05 2021
After a successful Junior career in the show ring, Maddy Keck had a dilemma: she wasn’t ready to give up on riding, but she also wanted to pursue her other passions. “I realized that I had never quite grown out … [Read more]
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Unbridled With Emil Spadone
Friday, June 04 2021
By Jan Westmark
Emil Spadone’s equestrian career started when he was 12 years old and his family moved within walking distance of Coppergate Farm, owned and operated by Tom and Lyla Florio, in Basking Ridge, New Jersey. Emil’s mom loved … [Read more]
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Unbridled With Aaron Vale
Monday, May 17 2021
Show jumper Aaron Vale entered his first Grand Prix when he was only 14 years old, setting the stage for his life in the Grand Prix ring where he has amassed over 250 wins to date. Aaron, who owns the … [Read more]
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Junior Develops Her Own Jumpers and Has Working Student Goals
Monday, May 10 2021
Gabrielle Adams
Chardon, Ohio
High School Junior
How long have you been part of the horse world?
I’ve been riding for 10 years. I started when I was 7 years old at summer camp. I immediately loved riding and decided … [Read more]
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Sibling Saga: Whitney LaBrie and Frankie Owens’ Heritage of Horsemanship
Friday, May 07 2021
By Britney Grover
To say equestrianism runs in the Owens family is an understatement. Whitney Owens LaBrie and Frankie Owens are simply the latest generation that inherited the horse passion and have chosen to pursue careers in equestrian sport. Their … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight