Riding & Romance: Alexandra Duval & Andrew Welles
Wednesday, March 22 2017
By Britney Grover
To the Winter Equestrian Festival community, the names of Alexandra Duval and Andrew Welles are familiar. Andrew competes in grand prix; Alexandra, coached by Andrew, rides as an amateur. Just turned 25, Alexandra grew up in New … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Equestrian Destination: Atlanta, Georgia
Tuesday, March 14 2017
By Britney Grover
Only two cities in the United States have ever hosted Olympic equestrian events: Los Angeles, California, and Atlanta, Georgia, where they were held at the Georgia International Horse Park, newly constructed with the 1996 Centennial Olympic Games … [Read more]
- Published in General
Judge Dale Pederson: Been There, Done That
Thursday, March 02 2017
By Britney Grover
Judges are the unsung heroes of the hunter world. The amount of knowledge and dedication required to be a good judge is astounding, encompassing a lifetime of equestrian experience and intense show schedules sending them all over … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Dr. Anne Moretta: Finding Synergy in Life & Veterinary Practice
Tuesday, February 14 2017
By Britney Grover
Dr. Anne Moretta, VMD, MS, stated that “horses have defined my life.” Little did she know that her early passion for horses would lead her to veterinary school and a lifetime acquiring a vast array of equestrian … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Robert Dover: The Leading Man of U.S. Dressage
Sunday, January 29 2017
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek
What does Robert Dover remember about his first horse? “Every single thing,” he responded with a laugh. “You know, it’s interesting because life goes by so fast, but things like the milestone … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Coachella Valley, California
Tuesday, January 24 2017
By Britney Grover
One million dollars: one of the biggest grand prix prizes available in the U.S. and the star of the HITS Coachella Desert Circuit held each year in Thermal, California. The 2017 HITS Desert Series began January 17 … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Equestrian Destination: The Palm Beaches and Wellington, Florida
Wednesday, January 11 2017
By Britney Grover
In the equestrian world, one place rises to the top of the list as the winter horse capital of the United States: Palm Beach, Florida, and the community of Wellington. When other parts of the country are … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
From Ponies to Panthers: Judy Berens and Panther Ridge Conservation Center
Thursday, January 05 2017
By Britney Grover
On TripAdvsor’s list of top things to do in Wellington, the International Polo Club and the Palm Beach International Equestrian Center stand fourth and fifth on the list. The top ranking goes to another animal-oriented locale, … [Read more]
- Published in General