Unbridled With Shawna Simmons
Wednesday, September 02 2020
By Jan Westmark
Photographer Shawna Simmons is well-known in the horse world for her black background portraits and beautiful photo shoots. Before she was an equestrian photographer, Shawna spent seven years in New York as an assistant, photo retoucher, stylist, … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Great Coaching From Ring to Rink
Thursday, August 20 2020
Name: Blythe Novick
City/State: New Canaan, Connecticut
Occupation: Student
How long have you been part of the horse world? 10 years
What part do you play in the horse world?
I compete nationally in show jumping and regionally in … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Unbridled with Shereen Fuqua
Tuesday, August 18 2020
By Jan Westmark
Shereen Fuqua loves her life — which includes her husband, Jeff; daughter, Kat; their Collecting Gaits Farm and all the horses and ponies that call it home; supporting the horse show world; and her company. “My company … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Deborah Ettenger: A Special Horse Changes Lives
Wednesday, August 12 2020
By Doris Degner-Foster
Deborah Ettenger knows firsthand how the power of horses can help people, as she dealt with both physical and mental challenges. When her late husband was battling cancer and subsequently passed away, Deborah credits horses and riding … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Ponies, Pencils and Preservation
Friday, August 07 2020
Name: Caroline “Mosie” Pennington
City/State: Washington, D.C.
Grade: 6th
How long have you been part of the horse world?
I’ve been around horses my whole life. Our family has a racehorse farm in Virginia with breeding, training and re-training operations. … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Maddie Tosh: Lead Line to Pony Finals
Tuesday, August 04 2020
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
Horses have always been a part of Maddie Tosh’s life. Her dad — and trainer — is acclaimed hunter rider and trainer Hunt Tosh. Now 14, Maddie has grown up learning the ins … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Amelia Fucito: The Healing Power of Horses
Thursday, July 30 2020
By Ruby Tevis
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
To a spectator on the sidelines, Amelia Fucito is just another horse-loving kid taking her trip around the ring, but to her parents and her trainer, every jump she clears is symbolic of … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Jenn Gates: Learning From Life, Riding and Medical School
Friday, July 17 2020
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
Jennifer “Jenn” Gates has a lot to be excited about. She’s engaged to the man of her dreams, she’s balancing her passion for riding with her studies at the Icahn School of Medicine … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Nick Wagman: Reaching Dressage Dreams
Tuesday, July 14 2020
By Ruby Tevis
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
For Nick Wagman, dressage is all about the journey. From his first ride at summer camp to going down centerline chasing Olympic dreams, Nick’s love for horses has always been top priority. By … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Dianna Babington: Overcoming the Unthinkable
Friday, June 12 2020
By Troy Anna Smith
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
When Irish Olympian and grand prix show jumper Kevin Babington suffered a life-altering accident at the Hampton Classic Horse Show in Long Island, New York, wife and business partner Dianna Babington suddenly … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature