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]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
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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Dressage Life, Writing, Winning Awards and Adopting a Horse
Monday, November 30 2020
Ruby Tevis
Lexington, KY
College student, journalist and dressage rider
How long have you been part of the horse world?
I totally caught the horse bug as a freshman in high school, when I started leasing a sweet Arabian dressage … [Read more]
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Finding Life Balance With Her New Training Business
Monday, November 23 2020
Molly Sewell
Wellington, Florida
Professional rider and trainer
How long have you been part of the horse world?
I’ve been a professional for almost 19 years, but started riding when I was 6 years old. I was passionate about the … [Read more]
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Unbridled with Jennifer Burger
Monday, November 16 2020
By Jan Westmark
As the president of the National Horse Show, Jennifer Burger loves the treasured historic show that is a special part of the equestrian world. “The show has a rich history and old-world elegance that has been preserved … [Read more]
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Saving Florida Horse Farms
Thursday, August 13 2020
Name: Busy Shires Byerly
City/State: Micanopy, Florida
Occupation: Director of Conservation Strategies, Horse Farms Forever
How long have you been part of the horse world?
My whole life! My twin brother and I were raised on a horse farm near … [Read more]
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Ana Bertozzi: The Value of the NCEA Junior Hunt Seat Medal
Monday, July 27 2020
By Carter Anderson
Ana Bertozzi, a freshman at Fresno State University, didn’t always want to ride at the NCEA level in college — because she didn’t know about it. Ana competed in the Interscholastic Equestrian Association (IEA) throughout high school … [Read more]
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Living a Dream With Cruelty-Free Ruespari
Saturday, July 18 2020
Adrienne Marciano
Entrepreneur — Pennsylvania and Florida
How long have you been part of the horse world?
I began riding when I was 8 because I begged my mom for one riding lesson for my birthday. I can still remember … [Read more]
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Unbridled with Marty Bauman
Wednesday, July 15 2020
Marty Bauman can be found at horse shows and events all around the country, but not on the back of a horse. As the owner of Classic Communications, a public relations, marketing and event management company, Marty may not be … [Read more]
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