Allegra and Octavia Peardon: Moving to France, Horses and All 

By Tafra Donberger

The Peardon family didn’t pack up and move across the Atlantic just for their girls, Allegra and Octavia, to find new trainers. But it was a happy result of the move to Europe for both girls, who … [Read more]

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Tim “the Clipper Guy” Gaskell: Clip-A-Thons for a Cause

By Britney Grover

Tim Gaskell of Naples, Florida, fills various roles in the equine industry. Most famously, Tim is known as Tim the Clipper Guy because of his skill as a professional body clipper. As TAG Equine Services LLC, which … [Read more]

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Unbridled With Karen Golding

By Jan Westmark

Karen Golding’s long career in the equestrian world began on a pony in England and took her across the pond to the United States, to life as a top groom and to five Olympic Games.

“I met … [Read more]

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A Family Business Raising Welsh Ponies

Cheryl Maye

Fairfield, Virginia

Owner/Trainer, Maye Show Ponies

How long have you been part of the horse world?  

I’ve been part of the horse world for 30-plus years.

What part do you play in the horse world?

I specialize in … [Read more]

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Living to Learn About Horses 

Tanner Pfeffer

Columbus, Ohio

Full time student at Centenary University and working student for Emil Spadone at Redfield Farm

How long have you been part of the horse world?

I’ve been part of the horse world for about 12 years … [Read more]

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Silly Girlzz: Teens Making Bracelets for Equine Therapy

By Britney Grover

Charlie Brandy and Maya Green became fast friends at the barn, bonding over what they have in common. Charlie is in eighth grade; Maya is in seventh. They’ve both been riding for four years. Most importantly, they’re … [Read more]

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Happy New Year: Top 10 Stories from 2020

Happy New Year!
 
While 2020 was certainly a wild ride, Sidelines was able to make the best of it thanks to you- our wonderful readers, followers, advertisers and feature equestrians.
Here is a recap of the Top 10 most read
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Eventing with Boyd Martin

Given the ups and downs of 2020, how are you planning your 2021 competition season?

I’ve been lucky enough to be a professional event rider for the past 25 years of my life. At the beginning of each season, I … [Read more]

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A Traditionalist’s View on the FEI Helmet Rule

By George Williams

Rules in general tend to be boring, even to dressage people. However, they’re important because they affect how we play the game. Rules help to establish a level playing field, they help protect the safety of our … [Read more]

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Protective Jackets and Vests: To Wear or Not To Wear?

By Armand Leone, Jr.

While having dinner with my family a few weeks ago, we had a conversation about the use of inflatable airbag jackets and vests while riding after recently learning of an older friend who was bucked off … [Read more]

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