Isabel McGovern: Walking On, Despite the Odds
Thursday, June 19 2025
By Jessica Grutkowski
Portraits by Lauren Ann Wagner
Isabel McGovern had nothing to lose when she attended tryouts for Auburn University’s National Collegiate Equestrian Association (NCEA) team on her first day of school freshman year. The chances of being recruited … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Feature, Weekly Feature
Eva Paliouras: Jumping for and Empowering Peru
Monday, June 16 2025
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
A diehard “My Little Pony” fan, Eva Paliouras was obsessed with horses as a child. Eva relentlessly begged her parents to take her to a riding lesson, without any success. After her parents … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Feature, Weekly Feature
Madison Tsakanikas: Turning Heart Horses Into Timeless Art
Wednesday, June 04 2025
By Shya Beth
There are so many things about being an equine photographer that bring 25-year-old Madison Taskanikas joy. One aspect is that it allows her to travel across the country, meet many different people and learn their stories. Another … [Read more]
- Published in General, Weekly Feature
Mary Bess Davis: Her Rocky Road to the USA Eventing Nations Cup Team
Saturday, May 31 2025
By Helen Townes
Portraits by Kacy Brown
Eventer Mary Bess Davis doesn’t come off as someone who craves the spotlight, but her talent is undeniable. Her unassuming, no-nonsense manner was instilled at an early age as she grew up in … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Feature, Weekly Feature
Sarah Mills: Success From Scratch
Thursday, May 29 2025
By Tori Kistler
Portraits by Becky Henderson
Grandma’s quilt, warm bread fresh from the oven, a handmade card—some things are just better made from scratch. But what about a career? Is it better to have everything handed to you on … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Feature, Weekly Feature
Charlotte Jorst: Working Hard at Living Her Best Life
Wednesday, May 28 2025
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Charlotte Jorst believes if you want to do something—just start doing it. This philosophy has led Charlotte to create Skagen Designs Ltd., Kastel Denmark and five Grand Prix dressage horses. Regardless of the … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Linda Drattell: Humor From Manure and Healing Out of Hearing Loss
Monday, May 26 2025
By Britney Grover
Author Linda Drattell has found inspiration in and made the most of life experiences others might dismiss or look down upon—including literally shoveling manure. Her poetry, which has earned awards and recognition from associations such as Reader … [Read more]
- Published in General, Weekly Feature
Karen Borne & Borné Saddlery: Thriving and the Saddle
Friday, May 23 2025
By Britney Grover
Karen Borne was first introduced to horses as a child growing up in Dallas, Texas, through her aunt and uncle, who owned and showed cutting horses. Little did she know then that horses would shape her career … [Read more]
- Published in General, Weekly Feature
Jess Jones & Equestrian Gardens: Transforming Equestrian Environments
Thursday, May 22 2025
By Britney Grover
Jessica Jones’ earliest memory of riding is on a trail at Deep Hollow Ranch in Montauk, New York, with her father in the 1980s. “That one ride turned into summer camps found in New York Times classifieds, … [Read more]
- Published in General, Weekly Feature
Jackie Cohen & HoofBooks: Taking Horses Into Account
Monday, May 19 2025
By Britney Grover
Photos by Kacy Brown Photography
Jackie Cohen’s lifelong love of horses began at an elementary school fair. “Picture tiny me, wide-eyed and excited, hopping on a pony … who promptly decided to lie down and roll on … [Read more]
- Published in General, Weekly Feature