Lisa Lourie: The Determination for Business and Breeding at Spy Coast Farm
Monday, April 29 2019
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek
As a mother and ICU nurse, Lisa Lourie’s journey with horses began when her daughter started riding at 8 years old and Lisa decided to take up riding alongside her. Soon they … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Allison Kroff: Learning by Watching
Monday, April 15 2019
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Kristie Nichols
There are a few unusual things about Allison Kroff and her path to being a professional equestrian: She entered her first grand prix when she was just 15 years old, even though she … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Adrienne Sternlicht’s Star-Lit Path to Self-Confidence and Success: Beating Mental Blocks to Claim the Team World Championship
Tuesday, April 09 2019
By Britney Grover
Adrienne Sternlicht knows it takes more than wishing on a star to be successful. She knows it takes hard work, dedication, strength, talent, top trainers and the right horse. Mounted on her “horse-of-a-lifetime,” Cristalline, and trained by … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Great and Small: Using Horses to Ensure All Know They’re Great
Friday, April 05 2019
By Britney Grover
Some hope to find a pot of gold at the end of a rainbow. For others, it would be far more valuable to find a horse. Even just a few minutes with a horse can do wonders … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Stacia Madden: Raising the Next Generation of Equestrians
Tuesday, March 12 2019
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Shelby Phillips
The Beacon Hill Show Stables team is a pillar in the equestrian community with a reputation for developing top young riders. In addition to countless ribbons and top placings earned by Beacon Hill … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Ruth Nicodemus: A Passion for Teaching the Passionate
Tuesday, March 05 2019
By Britney Grover
Ruth Nicodemus hasn’t just been passionate about horses all her life — she’s been passionate about teaching. “My passion for teaching was instinctive,” she said. “I was the annoying friend who, while I was hacking with four … [Read more]
- Published in General, Weekly Feature
Sam & Libby Edelman: From Horseshoes to Horses and Shoes
Tuesday, February 19 2019
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
There’s not much about Sam and Libby Edelman that’s ordinary, from their dynamic personalities to their 40-year partnership in marriage and business. They’ve been through highs like the creation of the timeless and … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Jeff Ramey and Melanie Peterson-Ramey: Living Life to the Fullest
Thursday, January 31 2019
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
Even at first glance, Jeff Ramey and Melanie Peterson are an equestrian business power couple: Jeff’s Ramard, Inc. makes game-changing supplements for horses and is used by famed riders like McLain Ward, Laura … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Laura Kraut: Making Her Own Magic
Monday, January 28 2019
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek
What does it take to get from pony kid to Olympic gold — wishing on a star? Unlimited wealth? The most expensive horses? Despite appearances, it’s far from a magic formula, can’t … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Rosenthal & High Point Hanoverians: Continuing Dreams in the Face of Tragedy
Tuesday, January 22 2019
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
High Point Hanoverians began in Cherstertown, Maryland, as the dream of one woman to produce warmbloods with the athleticism to compete in all English disciplines and the temperament to be rideable by amateurs. … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature