What Makes Tik Tick? – Tik Maynard’s Horsemanship Journey
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Lauren DeLalla
Taking a look at Tik Maynard’s family tree, it may not be a surprise that he ended up with a career in horses. Tik’s parents, Rick and Jen Maynard, own and operate Southlands … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Unbridled with Larry Langer
By Britney Grover
When it comes to the hunter-jumper industry, Larry Langer isn’t just a “been there, done that” kind of guy — he is there, doing that. Larry grew up riding and showing in New York, but is now … [Read more]
- Published in General
Ryan Beckett: Always Up for a Challenge – Hiking, Biking, Riding and Learning from Real Estate to Reality TV
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek
Though he laughingly refers to himself with the age-old adage “jack of all trades, master of none,” Ryan Beckett’s affinity for stepping out of his comfort zone has given him a list … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Bill Schaub: Far From Over the Hill
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
In the pony and junior hunter circles, Bill Schaub is nearly idolized as a top trainer. Many of today’s most successful riders have trained with Bill at some point, like Taylor St. Jacques, … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Kasia Bukowska: Passion, Poland & Painting
By Britney Grover
Equestrian artist Kasia Bukowska doesn’t just love horses; her passion has led her to relocate across the world, attracted her now-husband across an immense language barrier, given her the fortitude to overcome debilitating illness and driven her … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Unbridled with Chester Weber
By Britney Grover
In March, Chester Weber won the USEF Four-in-Hand Combined Driving National Championship — for the 15th time. Having grown up on his parents’ Live Oak Plantation in Ocala, Florida, Chester nurtured an early-emerging talent and became the … [Read more]
- Published in General
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
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
Teddi Mellencamp Arroyave: Real Housewife, Real Horse Life
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Kristin Lee
As the daughter of Hall of Fame rock star John Mellencamp and now a star of her own on Bravo’s reality TV series “The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills,” one might expect Teddi … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Brian Feigus: Succeeding by Being Himself
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Allen MacMillan
From his fun-loving side to his determination, Brian Feigus’ personality has set him up for success as a rider and trainer. His attention to detail has earned top awards in the hunter and … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Jamie Barge: Hearing Loss Doesn’t Hold Her Back
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Kristin Lee Photography
Like many equestrians, Jamie Barge’s passion for horses and riding was inherited from her mother, but has turned into something much bigger. “I begged for riding lessons for Christmas,” Jamie recalled. “Santa … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Spotlight