Jumping for Children
Saturday, October 05 2013
By Katie Navarra
Thirty years ago, Joan MacNair Petty was just another horse show mom sitting in the stands rooting for her daughter, Cam, during a show at the Gov. James B. Hunt, Jr. Horse Complex in Raleigh, North … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
One Breath At A Time
Friday, September 13 2013
By Lindsay McCall
Donna Ponessa from New Windsor, New York catapulted onto the international para-equestrian scene in 2011. Her determination led to her earning a spot on the 2012 USA Paralympic Equestrian Team in London alongside Jonathan Wentz, Rebecca … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
College and Riding: How to Make it Work
Tuesday, August 27 2013
By Brianne Goutal
Skipping college was never an option for me. My parents raised me to put a high value on education and intellectual matters, and I have always wanted to be challenged. I feel strongly that you never … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
The Ganzis And Prince Harry: A Royal Game Of Polo
Tuesday, August 13 2013
By Sharon Robb
When Marc Ganzi played with Prince Harry in the Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Club charity game in Greenwich, Connecticut in May, it wasn’t just about raising money.
For Marc, it was about raising awareness of … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Polo, Passion And The Creation Of Sidelines Magazine
Tuesday, August 13 2013
By Samantha Charles
Sidelines Founder and Publisher
Searching through 25 years of old Sidelines issues has taken me on a fantastic journey.
While sifting through old, dusty boxes of Sidelines, I discovered a mission statement I wrote … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Weekly Feature
It’s A Doggone Funny Horse World
Monday, July 22 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan
While I am a horse person through and through, I also have a huge soft spot for canines. I’m not alone in my love for both equines and canines – visit a barn or head to … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Still Riding At 90!
Friday, July 05 2013
By Jenny Johnson
Ginny Wegener of Canon City, Colorado, recently turned 90 years old but isn’t letting age slow her down. She is a two-time member of The Dressage Foundation’s Century Club and continues to ride and care for … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Don Stewart: A Little Laughter Goes A Long Way
Sunday, June 30 2013
By Marissa L. Quigley
Over the past 30 years, Don Stewart has become an icon in the world of hunters, jumpers and equitation, and has led many of the country’s top juniors to success in all three rings. One of … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
From Prom to Horse Shows – The Best of Both Worlds
Sunday, June 09 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan
Lia Screnci has the best of both worlds when it comes to school and riding – because she gets to do both! Horse showing is encouraged at American Heritage School in Boca/Delray, Florida, where Lia is … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Jacqueline Brooks: Dream It! Do It!
Tuesday, May 28 2013
By Kim MacMillan
The home page of Jacqueline Brooks’ website greets you with a quote by Walt Disney, “If you can dream it, you can do it.” Meeting her for the first time, you can see why Walt’s words … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature