Laura Bowery: Balancing Life, Horses and Children
By Heather Wallace
Equestrians know true balance appears effortless to the observer, but it takes a lifetime of dedication, training and practice to master. How do you balance a successful equestrian business, competitions, teaching and motherhood? Show jumper Laura Bowery … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Katherine Newman: Born To Ride
By Lauren R. Giannini
Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek
Katherine Newman was born to ride. She grew up foxhunting and showing, a wonderful and effective equestrian education, and there’s no denying that she’s very successful in the show ring. It’s … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Unbridled with Louise Serio
By Lisa Davis Engel
Top hunter trainer Louise Serio of Kennett Square, Pennsylvania, a National Show Hunter Hall of Fame inductee at the prestigious Devon Horse Show, has won multiple hunter championships and most recently, the $100,000 WCHR Peter Wetherill … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Juan Matute Guimón: The Passion to Expand a Legacy
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
Juan Matute Guimón is one of a select group of riders whose passion and talent for horses was inherited from a successful equestrian parent. Juan’s father, Juan Matute Sr., won the 1982 Young … [Read more]
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Amy Summer Ellison: From Ponies to Punk Rock to Fine Paper Goods
By Susan Friedland-Smith
Portraits by Kristin Lee Photography
A degree in political science, job experience as a welder and a stint on the punk rock party scene seem unlikely ingredients for launching a boutique graphic design business, but unconventional is … [Read more]
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Kelli Cruciotti: Like Mother, Like Daughter
By Dani Moritz-Long
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
Kelli Cruciotti’s life could be wrapped up in a well-known saying: Like mother, like daughter.
While Kelli is the daughter of Serenity Farm’s Cindy Cruciotti and is following in her mom’s footsteps, she … [Read more]
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Brian Feigus: Succeeding by Being Himself
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Allen MacMillan
From his fun-loving side to his determination, Brian Feigus’ personality has set him up for success as a rider and trainer. His attention to detail has earned top awards in the hunter and … [Read more]
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Jamie Barge: Hearing Loss Doesn’t Hold Her Back
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Kristin Lee Photography
Like many equestrians, Jamie Barge’s passion for horses and riding was inherited from her mother, but has turned into something much bigger. “I begged for riding lessons for Christmas,” Jamie recalled. “Santa … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Spotlight
Hillary Irwin: Continuing a Thoroughbred Tradition
By Mary McCashin
Eventer Hillary Irwin’s love of off-the-track Thoroughbreds is part of the 29-year-old’s DNA. It all started when her grandparents bought a horse out of the newspaper in the 1960s. That horse turned out to be a pregnant … [Read more]
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Jennie Brannigan: The Grit To Stay on Top
By Dani Moritz-Long
At 22 years old, eventer Jennie Brannigan was poised for Rolex and even the 2010 World Equestrian Games. She had the perfect partner in Cooper, a horse she had started as a 4-year-old, and an impressive track … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight