Becky Staden: Pursuing High Performance and Higher Education
Wednesday, August 07 2024
By Hilary Moore Hebert
Portraits by Kacy Brown
Canadian eventer Becky Staden literally cut her teeth on reins. When her uncle put her in the saddle at the age of 9 months, she started chewing on the … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Carsyn Korotkin: Fun With Family, Ponies and Singing
Sunday, July 28 2024
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Carsyn Korotkin is enthusiastic about all things equestrian. Daughter of Castlewood Farm owners Alan and Kirsty Korotkin and sister to show jumping professional Tanner, Carsyn feels very fortunate to have been born … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Moving From a Pony to a Horse
Saturday, July 27 2024
By Rob Van Jacobs
It’s common for kids to become exposed to the equestrian sport by starting on a pony. Ponies add joy, excitement and funny experiences to the lives of children. Ponies have a reputation of being silly and … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Unbridled With Britt McCormick
Thursday, July 25 2024
To say Britt McCormick knows the hunter-jumper industry is an understatement. He’s spent his life in it, from his childhood in Flower Mound, Texas, to his current position as the newly elected president of the USHJA. Britt grew up in … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
The Best Weekend All Year
Tuesday, July 23 2024
By Valerie Pride
It doesn’t matter if you’re riding, spectating, volunteering or anything and everything in between—the Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event is by far the best weekend all year indeed! I look forward to this iconic event annually. Always the … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Z-Blogs
Neveah Barraza: Free Rein to the Jumper Ring
Monday, July 22 2024
By Helen Townes
Portraits by Kristen Scholten
There are moments in life when destiny is determined. For Neveah Barraza, that moment came at the age of 9 when she was watching the Netflix-produced British equestrian drama “Free Rein” and … [Read more]
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Liz and Ella Tarumianz: Enjoying Mom and Daughter Horse Life
Friday, July 19 2024
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Kacy Brown
“A daughter is the happy memories of the past, the joyful moments of the present, and the hope and promise of the future,” states an inspirational quote by Bruce Barton. Looking back … [Read more]
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Robert Reyers: Partying It Up for Proper Horse Care
Wednesday, July 17 2024
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Robert Reyers may be taking a break from riding while he attends college, but he hasn’t taken a break from horses. He is a co-chair of Brooke USA Foundation’s Young Professionals Committee, which … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Kingsley & Kendall Dey: The Magic of Sisterhood and Horses
Monday, July 15 2024
By Laura Scaletti
Photos by Melissa Fuller
In Disney’s “Lilo & Stitch,” we learned, “Ohana means family. Family means no one gets left behind.” When it comes to sharing the magic of horses, Kimberly Dey made sure that even though … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Izzy & Zoe Grutkowski: Identical Twins Double Down on Riding
Friday, July 12 2024
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Kacy Brown
An inspirational quote states, “When riding a horse, we leave our fear, troubles and sadness on the ground.” As young girls, identical twins Izzy and Zoe Grutkowski needed an outlet to become less … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature