The Spectacular Life of Fernanda Kellogg
Founder of Fitch’s Corner Horse Trials, Supporter of Olympic Riders and All-Around Devoted Horsewoman
By Rebecca Baldridge
It’s a gorgeous day at Winley Farm in Millbrook, New York, but Fernanda Kellogg isn’t distracted by the spectacular scenery. She’s in the … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Heart and Soul
The Musical and Equestrian Pursuits of Ki-Juan Minors
By Katie Navarra
Bermuda native Ki-Juan Minors never passes up an opportunity to grab a microphone or ride a horse. “Horses are my heart and music is my soul,” he said.
A … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Loving Polo Is A Great Workout
By Kerstie Allen
Every school has that kid who was obsessed with horses. I was that kid. I never grew out of the “I love horses” phase. I’d speak, draw and even run like a horse, and still do to … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Emma Waldfogel Makes Her Mark on the Hunter World
By Lindsay Y. McCall
In the hunter world, the East Coast gets a large amount of attention for their brilliant horses, top-ranking professionals and experienced young athletes. However, the West Coast hunter world is as strong as ever and in … [Read more]
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Changing Lives by Jumping for a Just World
By Doris Degner-Foster
What do Batman character costumes have to do with helping children in poverty-stricken countries? Quite a lot, actually.
At the uniquely entertaining charity class during the inaugural Longines Los Angeles Masters show, JustWorld International’s Riding Ambassadors Laura … [Read more]
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How I Met My Knight in Shining Horseshoes
By Susan Friedland-Smith
Happy horse-filled days are here again! After kissing several frogs, I found my tall, dark and handsome perfect equine match! The path that led to my new horse was long and arduous, sharing characteristics with the dating … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Spotlight
Olympic Gold Medalist Laura Kraut’s Journey: Keep Calm and Ride On
By Doris Degner-Foster
One of Laura Kraut’s best horses came into her life as a result of boredom. She was at a show in Belgium in 2005 and didn’t speak the language, so her attention wandered while watching a Grand … [Read more]
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The Birth of Grand Prix Show Jumping in America
By Betty Yopko Weibel
At a recent book signing, someone asked me how long it took to research and write my new book, The Cleveland Grand Prix: An American Show Jumping First, and I wasn’t sure how to answer. … [Read more]
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Sidelines 2014 Hot Horseman: Claude-Alix Bertrand
Hot, Haitian & On Fire
By Doris Degner-Foster
No one watching the match at the San Francisco International Polo Club for the Audi Challenge Trophy last August would have suspected that the Haiti team captain, Claude-Alix Bertrand, was “shaking like … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Polo Royalty at Santa Barbara
By Kerstie Allen
Santa Barbara, California, is known as the American Riviera, and for good reason. It’s situated between the Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean and is the closest thing to the Mediterranean that you can find … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight