Daniela Siberio: The Magic of the Lusitano Horse
Friday, June 28 2019
By Doris Degner-Foster
Portraits by Barbara Bower
When Daniela Siberio’s mother suggested a riding vacation in Portugal, Daniela wasn’t entirely enthusiastic at first — partly because it had been years since she had ridden, and also because there would be … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Cornelia Dorr: Rising Talent in U.S. Eventing – Named the USEA’s 2017 Young Rider of the Year, This “One to Watch” Is Taking the Eventing World by Storm
Wednesday, May 09 2018
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Barbara Bower
After earning team gold and individual bronze at the CCI* FEI North American Junior and Young Rider Championships in 2016, then-18-year-old Cornelia Dorr decided to take a gap year between high school and … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
A Photograph to Remember
Saturday, December 27 2014
From wedding photography to equine portraits to photographing the Sidelines’ Hot Horsemen, Barbara Bower creates memories to last a lifetime
By Dani Moritz-Long
With only one formal hand-colored photograph to remember her mother by, Barbara Bower yearns for … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Polo Queen Kerstie Allen
Saturday, May 31 2014
Polo, Roping, Mounted Shooting, Barrel Racing, PoloCrosse: Is there anything Kerstie Allen CAN’T do on a horse?
By Lauren R. Giannini
After growing up in Australia, Kerstie Allen took off to explore the world, literally and figuratively, on horseback. She … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Ben Maher’s British Invasion
Monday, May 12 2014
By Emily Riden
Let’s play the association game. Your words: Ben Maher. Chances are that words such as “winning,” “unstoppable” and “talented” all come to mind.
That’s because this winter, Ben Maher’s name became synonymous with success as the … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Captain Canada Journeys On
Sunday, April 13 2014
Canadian Grand Prix rider Ian Millar says, “I’m a very goal and destination focused person, but I’m also very attentive to the journey.”
By Doris Degner-Foster
Ian Millar’s journey is a long one. He became a member of Canada’s … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Jean Kopperud’s Balancing Act
Saturday, January 11 2014
By Lauren R. Giannini
Professional musician, concert clarinetist, avant-garde performer, recording artist, chamber musician and college professor are some of the “hats” worn by Jean Kopperud in her unusual and eventful career. She has even played her clarinet while … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Rita Mae Brown: Books, Breakfast and the Bravery of the Foxhunt!
Monday, December 02 2013
By Doris Degner-Foster
Rita Mae Brown is well known for the entertaining novels she writes where household pets and other animals take an active part in solving the murder mystery. She is also an advocate for equal rights and … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
A Valiant Journey
Saturday, May 11 2013
By Dani Moritz
When Jeanette Sassoon bred her black Dutch stallion, Valiant, to her newly acquired mare, Caprice, she named the foal Valiant. Little did she know at that time just how much he would embody his name.
Born … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight