Show Jumper Brian Walker Answers Your Questions
Tuesday, May 24 2016
Brian Walker, a dual Canadian and American citizen, has trained, worked and ridden alongside the best in the world over the last 25 years. As a junior, Brian won the Maclay Medal Equitation Championship in 2001. Brian has made a … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Spotlight
A Scotland Riding Adventure: Finding Confidence, Exhilaration and Connection on the Back of a Horse
Tuesday, May 24 2016
By Cathy Mann
How do you escape a bad marriage and a bad accident? On the back of a horse, of course.
My marriage had fallen apart. A horse I was training flipped over and narrowly missed falling on me. … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Feature
Kim Herslow: From Drag Racing to Gold Medals
Monday, May 23 2016
By Lauren R. Giannini
Last summer in Canada, Kimberly Herslow and Rosmarin achieved two personal best test scores that contributed greatly to the U.S. Dressage Team’s fifth straight Pan American Games gold medal — a vital victory that qualified … [Read more]
- Published in General
My Rolex Ride: Sidelines Photographer Rides Cross-Country
Monday, May 23 2016
By Becky Cole
What if someone asked you if you’d like to ride a horse around the cross-country course at Rolex? Would you jump at the chance, and count down the days until Rolex? Would you be so excited you … [Read more]
- Published in General
Ava Stearns Enjoys the Magical Road to Devon
Monday, May 23 2016
By Doris Degner-Foster
The magical atmosphere of the Devon Horse Show has captured the hearts of many, and junior rider Ava Stearns is no exception. The Devon Horse Show is an event that has grown from a one- day … [Read more]
- Published in General, Weekly Feature
Living the Eventer’s Dream Skyeler Voss Enjoys Life at Morningside
Monday, May 16 2016
By Lauren R. Giannini
Skyeler Voss loves her morning “commute” — a short walk from home to her office at Morningside Training Farm in The Plains, Virginia. “It’s an eventer’s dream come true,” she said. “Lots of space, rider-friendly, and … [Read more]
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Peter Lutz — His Turn to Shine
Monday, April 25 2016
By Doris Degner-Foster
Before the $100,000 Longines FEI World Cup Jumping North American League qualifier in Las Vegas last November, New York-based rider and trainer Peter Lutz did something different that may have helped him win the competition. He transported … [Read more]
- Published in General, Show World
The Winning Ways of Nick Manifold
Wednesday, March 30 2016
By Lauren R. Giannini
Nick Manifold considers himself very lucky. His life is filled with horses, polo, excitement and romance — an exhilarating combination to fire up the plot in any book or movie. Granted, his chosen lifestyle demands dedication … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Spotlight
Equestrian Destination: Aiken, South Carolina
Wednesday, March 23 2016
By Lauren R. Giannini
Aiken, one of the great “escapes” for folks fleeing winter’s bite in the U.S. and Canada, is an equestrian wonderland for hunter-jumper shows, three-day eventing, foxhunting, steeplechasing and carriage driving, to name a few. If you’re … [Read more]
- Published in General, Weekly Feature
Unbridled with Liza Towell Boyd
Wednesday, March 23 2016
By Lisa Engel
Liza Towell Boyd is one of the country’s top hunter riders and trainers. As a junior, Liza was named Overall World Champion Hunter Rider three times, was second in the Washington International Equitation Finals and won the … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Spotlight