Equestrian Destination: Venice, Florida
Monday, November 14 2016
By Britney Anderson When you hear “Venice,” you probably think of ancient architecture, canals and perhaps delicious pasta. But Venice, Florida, named after its Italian cousin, has many attractions in its own right — particularly for the avid equestrian. On Florida’s west coast, Venice is home to Fox Lea Farm, which currently produces 12
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
The Crow’s Nest Restaurant – Venice, Florida
Thursday, November 10 2016
By Britney Anderson Photos courtesy of The Crow’s Nest While canal boats and spaghetti might be reserved for this Florida city’s Italian cousin, Venice isn’t short on beautiful waterways and fantastic food. Whether coming by land or in a boat, the Crow’s Nest has you covered: dock for lunch, dinner, overnight or longer at
- Published in General
Equestrian Destination: Washington D.C.
Friday, October 07 2016
By Britney Anderson As the United States capital, Washington D.C. is home to the White House, the Library of Congress, the Supreme Court, the Smithsonian Museum, Arlington National Cemetery, and numerous memorials and monuments. But it’s also home of the Washington International Horse Show (WIHS). For a week each October, top competitors from around the
- Published in Weekly Feature
Unbridled with Susie Schoellkopf
Friday, September 16 2016
By Britney Anderson From her early riding days competing in hunter shows to being inducted into the National Show Hunter Hall of Fame in 2014, Susie Schoellkopf has an equestrian career most riders only dream of. Located in Buffalo, New York, Susie is the owner of prestigious show stable SBS Farms, has trained five USEF
- Published in General
Equestrian Destination: Franklin, Tennessee
Monday, August 22 2016
By Britney Anderson Imagine a town that’s neither forgotten the past nor remained stuck in it; a town with a rich history, including one of the Civil War’s largest battles — regularly reenacted — but also one of the fastest growing cities in its state. Imagine a town with a real city square, a strong
- Published in General, Sidelines Spotlight
Madera Menlo Park, California
Monday, July 18 2016
By Britney Anderson Those familiar with the Spanish language will recognize the name Madera as a direct translation of “wood.” As the flagship restaurant of Menlo Park’s luxurious Rosewood Sand Hill Hotel, Madera is conceptualized around a wood-burning kitchen similar to what might have been found in a ranch house or old Spanish mission. The
- Published in Weekly Feature
Alicia & Addison Sama: Mother-Daughter Duo of River Valley Pony Club
Monday, June 20 2016
By Britney Anderson Alicia Sama didn’t grow up riding; she didn’t even know what Pony Club was. Her passion drove her to make her own opportunities, learning anything anyone would teach her about horses as soon as she was able to drive herself to a barn. Now, not only is her daughter growing up
- Published in Weekly Feature
Laura Wasserman: From Hollywood to High Point Leaving a Los Angeles Legacy
Monday, June 20 2016
By Britney Anderson You can’t search for just any rider on IMDb – or at least if you do, you’re unlikely to pull up such a solid filmography as that of Laura Ziffren Wasserman. Having worked in the film industry as a music supervisor for many years, Laura’s credits include such well-known and successful
- Published in General, Sidelines Feature
Equestrian Destination: Charleston, South Carolina
Tuesday, June 07 2016
By Britney Anderson For Southern charm and history, Charleston is not to be missed. Charleston lies along South Carolina’s Atlantic coastline and is the state’s oldest city, offering a glimpse into old Southern life as well as plenty of modern style and entertainment, all served with a side of Southern grace never lost. For pointers
- Published in General, Sidelines Feature
Stephanie Hartigan Embraces the Best of Both Worlds
Monday, April 11 2016
By Britney Anderson Dressage rider Stephanie Hartigan has a unique perspective on life and the horse sport world, having worked her way up from riding others’ horses in her native Germany to showing, training and breeding her own horses in Alpharetta, Georgia. She takes a well-rounded approach to everything, from balancing home and work life
- Published in Sidelines Feature
- 1
- 2