Barbara Phillips: The Data Behind a Life Loving Horses
Wednesday, January 16 2019
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek
For Barbara Phillips, living the dream means combining two unlikely worlds: horses and computing. Her passion for horses has followed her through school and a technology career with major companies; now, she’s … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Connor Husain: Enjoying the Best of Both Worlds – Switching from Eventing to Show Jumping Changes the Course of Hot Horseman’s Life
Tuesday, December 11 2018
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
By the time he was 19 years old, Connor Husain was becoming well known as a rising star in eventing. He took the top spot at the 2012 North American Young Rider Championships … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Spotlight
Unbridled with Isabel J. Kurek
Sunday, November 25 2018
By Britney Grover
Photographer Isabel J. Kurek splits her time between the rolling hills and cross-country trails around Annapolis, Maryland, and the spotlights and painted jumps of Wellington, Florida. She grew up riding and spent years showing in the AA … [Read more]
- Published in General
Shai Tertner: A Man of Many Talents – From Running a Global Event Company to Olympic Aspirations, The Israeli Show Jumper Dreams Big
Wednesday, November 07 2018
By Britney Grover
From Israel to Florida, pre-med to creative and from an interest in horses to driven competitor, Shai Tertner has followed his instincts. Though it may not always have been the obvious — or easiest — choice, Shai’s … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Unbridled with Pam Baker
Monday, October 29 2018
By Britney Grover
Pam Baker’s multiple USHJA and WCHR Lifetime Achievement Awards as well as National Show Hunter Hall of Fame inductions are well-earned. She’s dedicated her life to advancing the hunter-jumper sport through her training and volunteering on multiple … [Read more]
- Published in General
Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue: Stubbornly Advocating for Misunderstood Animals
Thursday, September 20 2018
By Britney Grover
In the equestrian world, horses have a cousin far too often overlooked: equus asinus, or donkeys and burros. Mark and Amy Meyers were once among the many who didn’t know anything about donkeys, but taking in just … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Leslie Ann Guilbault: Turning a Runaway Pony Into a Grand Prix Prospect
Tuesday, September 11 2018
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Barbara Bower
When doctors told then-12-year-old Leslie Ann Guilbault she’d never fully heal or be able to ride again, it was horses that made the difference in her recovery. Not only did she heal fully … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Unbridled with Shelley Campf
Thursday, August 09 2018
By Britney Grover
From her home base at OZ Incorporated in Canby, Oregon, just 30 minutes from downtown Portland, Shelley Campf and her husband, Jeff, run a national-level hunter, jumper and equitation barn. Both raised in Calgary, Canada, where Jeff’s … [Read more]
- Published in General
Mini Therapy Horses: Big Impact in Small Packages
Tuesday, August 07 2018
By Britney Grover
If you were to think of horses working with the Los Angeles County Sherriff’s Department, you’d be correct in assuming the horses are exceptionally well-trained, have their own expert handlers, are completely desensitized to extreme situations, are … [Read more]
- Published in General
Angel Heart Farm: Joy and Ponies for Children with Cancer
Wednesday, July 11 2018
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Hannah Draughan
It was just a walk-trot class at a class A Arabian show, but Kira and Krystal Annie EN looked fit for any world stage. With fancy bows attached to her riding helmet, Kira … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight