Spreading the Word on the Power of Light
Monday, May 03 2021
Dr. Barbara Anne Murphy
Sallins, County Kildare, Ireland
Head of Equine Science, University College Dublin; Founder & Chief Scientific Officer, Equilume
How long have you been part of the horse world? How did you get started?
I rode ponies as … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Luis J. Rodriguez: Realty to the Rescue
Friday, April 30 2021
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek
As a realtor with the Luxury Division at Keller Williams in Wellington, Florida, Luis J. Rodriguez is always busy. He spends his time dealing with some of the most beautiful residences in … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Unbridled With Sally Ike
Friday, April 09 2021
By Jan Westmark
It’s been said if you need to get things done, then Sally Ike is the person to ask. Sally, who started working for the United States Equestrian Team (USET) Foundation in 1989, said her philosophy has always … [Read more]
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Tillie Jones: Cheering at College and Down Centerline
Monday, April 05 2021
By Ruby Tevis
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Tillie Jones has a lot on her plate, but she juggles her many endeavors with grace. The Nebraska Wesleyan University sophomore has been able to enjoy the traditional college experience as a proud … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Caitlin Gooch: Using Horses to Get Kids Reading
Friday, April 02 2021
By Britney Grover
Every weekend, Caitlin Gooch travels three hours from her home in Chesapeake, Virginia, to Wendell, North Carolina. Why? To be with her horses — and to share her horses with the community. Caitlin, already a busy mom … [Read more]
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Turning an Art Passion Into a Profession
Monday, March 15 2021
Sandra Meyer
Atlanta, Georgia
Professional Artist
How long have you been part of the horse world?
Horses were a big part of my childhood and I would ride bareback and Western under the sunny skies of San Diego County in … [Read more]
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Unbridled With Harold Chopping
Friday, March 12 2021
By Jan Westmark
Harold Chopping grew up in Canada, where he had a successful career in both the hunter and jumper ring. He represented the Canadian Equestrian Team on multiple Nations Cup teams, competed at three World Cup Finals, and … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Dreaming of Horses, Training and Following in Her Parents’ Footsteps
Monday, March 08 2021
Katie Lenkart
Delano, Minnesota
Working student at Ashland Farms
How long have you been part of the horse world?
Both of my parents are trainers, so I’ve been part of the horse world for as long as I can remember. … [Read more]
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Jake Parker Wymard: Representing Working-Class Young Riders
Friday, March 05 2021
Jake Parker Wymard is a professional rider and trainer at Ashcombe Sporthorses, a business that he owns and operates with his mother, Ginger Parker, and Erika Sentz — but he feels his role in the horse world is very different … [Read more]
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Successful Teen Juggles Three Rings With Time Management Skills
Friday, February 19 2021
Hannah Famulak
Palm Beach, Florida
Eighth-grade student at Palm Beach Day Academy
How long have you been part of the horse world?
Since I first did pony camp when I was 5 years old
What part do you play in … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight