Tim “the Clipper Guy” Gaskell: Clip-A-Thons for a Cause
Monday, February 01 2021
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
Saturday, January 30 2021
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
Monday, January 18 2021
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
Monday, January 11 2021
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
Monday, January 04 2021
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
Friday, January 01 2021
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
Saturday, December 26 2020
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
Saturday, December 19 2020
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?
Saturday, December 12 2020
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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Finding the Zone
Tuesday, December 08 2020
How many times have you heard someone say, “I was just in the zone!” after a great round? On the other hand, perhaps you were riding and having some difficulty with an exercise when your trainer yelled, “Come on, pay … [Read more]
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