Hattie Gilpin: Horses, Tiffany’s and Her Own Jewelry Line
Tuesday, April 02 2019
By Alannah Castro
Portraits by Kathy Russell
As a young girl, Hattie Gilpin took an unconventional route to the horse world: She got involved in competitive swimming at a very young age, and her assistant swim coach introduced her to … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Pete D’Costa: Enjoying an International Polo Lifestyle
Monday, February 25 2019
By Alannah Castro
Portraits by Adrienne Morella
Growing up in Bombay, India, Pete D’Costa wasn’t exactly in the epicenter of equestrian activity — but never one to be deterred from his passions, Pete always found a way to ride.
“It … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Jessica Greer: Colorado Dressage Trainer Is Never Done Learning
Wednesday, January 09 2019
By Alannah Castro
Portraits by Kristie Nichols
For as long as she can remember, Jessica Greer has been horse obsessed. Like so many young girls who are born with the horse bug, she spent her childhood looking for any and … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Jason Berry: Getting Inside His Horses’ Heads
Monday, November 26 2018
By Alannah Castro
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
As a teenager, Jason Berry became entranced by the horsemanship of legends like hunter trainers and National Show Hunter Hall of Fame members Olin Armstrong and Danny Robertshaw, and he has followed … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Brittany Stephens — Infinity Farms Animal Sanctuary & Rescue
Thursday, November 15 2018
By Alannah Castro
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
Brittany Stephens of Norman, Oklahoma, has always been the consummate animal lover. But two years ago she was able to take her passion and drive for rescuing animals and channel it into Infinity … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Brooke Giacin: Focusing on Equitation and Photography
Monday, July 30 2018
By Alannah Castro
For 17-year-old Brooke Giacin, life is about embracing your passions, and her passion is the equitation ring. While she was born into a horsey family, her beginnings were decidedly Western. When first teaching Brooke how to ride, … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Maggie Jayne: Life in a Horse Show Family
Monday, June 11 2018
By Alannah Castro
Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek
Maggie Jayne grew up in a horse show family — and wouldn’t have it any other way. It’s easy to see why, when one considers she’s grown up in a well-known family … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight