Andie Sue Roth: Enjoying Every Step of the Journey
Tuesday, February 28 2023
By Laura Scaletti
“You can do hard things” is the mantra Andie Sue Roth’s parents, Drew and Barbie Tilden Roth, have instilled upon their daughter since day one. Adopted from Guangzhou, China, at 15 months old, Andie Sue underwent amputation … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Alex Granato: Living the Life He Only Dreamed
Tuesday, February 28 2023
Story and portraits by Lindsay McCall
Becoming obsessed with the equestrian sport while he was young was easy for Alex Granato. He loved animals, enjoyed the competition and he was talented. He began by taking opportunities and making sacrifices so … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Vanessa Whitell: Finding the Feeling Through Equine Art
Monday, January 30 2023
By Shya Beth
What sets dressage rider and artist Vanessa Whittell apart from the crowd is her ability to paint not just the image she sees, but the feeling of the piece through the paint. It’s one thing to be … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
A Tale of Two Kiwis: The Wordley Martin Story
Monday, January 30 2023
By Amanda Picciotto Feitosa
Getting to the top of any industry is a mix of determination, expertise and a little bit of luck. Fellow equestrians know adding horses to that equation makes the climb for success even more unique. That’s … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Unbridled With Mary Choate
Monday, January 30 2023
By Ruby Tevis
Mary Choate’s impact within the horse show community stretches far and wide. She’s a second-generation steward—inspired by her father, Tom Brennan, who was a steward for USEF and FEI. Mary was raised in a family of eight … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Making Mistakes Is Part of Riding
Monday, January 30 2023
By Rob Jacobs
I remind my students that human error occurs, and mistakes are guaranteed to happen whether a rider is learning how to demonstrate a proper “jumping position” or if that rider is preparing for the Olympics. I have … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
The Challenges of Dressage Judging in Eventing
Monday, January 30 2023
By Liz Halliday-Sharp
The dressage phase in eventing is very tough. Not only does the rider need to be accurate and precise, but teaching a fit horse to be relaxed, trained and rideable in the ring when they are ready … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Rivervale Farm Raises Appaloosa Sport Horses in the Middle of Cowboy Country
Monday, January 30 2023
Craig Heckert and Patty Larson, Rivervale Farm
Nisland, South Dakota
Sporthorse breeder
How long have you been part of the horse world?
Craig and I have been involved in the horse industry our entire lives. Craig was involved in … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Kirsten Hannah: In the Saddle and Behind the Lens
Monday, January 30 2023
By Ruby Tevis
Portraits by Hannah Waroway
If Kirsten Hannah isn’t riding in the show ring, you can find her on the sidelines behind a camera. Kirsten is a junior at North Carolina State, an accomplished equestrian and the owner … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Turning An RV Business Into an Equestrian Empire
Monday, January 30 2023
Gigi Stetler
Wellington and Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
RV Sales of Broward
How did you become part of the horse world?
I was obsessed with horses from the time I was 11. I would see them in a pasture when … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature