California Hoofbeats Archives - Sidelines Magazine

California Hoofbeats: Colic Drama and the Mysterious Stall

Monday, February 08 2016 by BA

By Susan Friedland-Smith

When I was a little girl, I kept asking God for a horse. It took many years before that prayer was answered, but at the age of 15 I finally was granted my request when I got … [Read more]

Published in Weekly Feature

Tagged under: California Hoofbeats, colic, Susan Friedland-Smith, tiz a knight

My Ride with the Law (at Rolex!)

Tuesday, June 30 2015 by SL Editor

By Susan Friedland-Smith

Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought I’d ever have the chance to ride the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event cross-country course during the “Best Weekend All Year” in April! Especially since I’ve had my horse … [Read more]

Published in Sidelines Spotlight

Tagged under: California Hoofbeats, cross-country, Derek di Grazia, eventing, Kentucky, kentucky horse park, Keyhole, Leslie Law, lexington, Rainbell, rolex, Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, sidelines-magazine, Susan Friedland-Smith

Pipe Stalls Offer Great Views in California

Thursday, June 18 2015 by SL Editor

By Susan Friedland-Smith

Question: When is a barn not a barn? In the United Kingdom when you go to ride horses at the “yard”? Or perhaps when you’re a home renovator who turns a legitimate horse barn into a house … [Read more]

Published in Sidelines Spotlight

Tagged under: California Hoofbeats, Flag Is Up Farms, Knight, monty roberts, Mustang, Pipe Corrals, Pipe Stalls, Santa Ynez Valley, Shy Boy, sidelines-magazine, Susan Friedland-Smith

June 2015 – Table of Contents

Wednesday, May 20 2015 by Website Editor

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60 Off Centerline (Full Article)

84 Asides (Full Article)

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46 | Cover Story: Alexandra Ladove: A Star in the Ring & on the Big Screen
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Published in 06-2015, Front Cover

Tagged under: Alexandra Landove, California Hoofbeats, Juniorside, Loreto Natividad, melinda brewer, peter pletcher, polo team USPA, texas, The Rocky Mountains, Winter Equestrian Festival

Eventer Barb Crabo and Eveready II

Wednesday, May 06 2015 by SL Editor

By Susan Friedland-Smith

When the high school bell rang signaling the end of the day, a young Barb Crabo, backpack in tow, bolted from the classroom and sprinted across the sports field where a bus driver was keeping an eye … [Read more]

Published in Weekly Feature

Tagged under: Barb Crabo, California Hoofbeats, eventing, Eveready II, Four Peaks Farm, Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, sidelines-magazine, Susan Friedland-Smith

Having a Go at Playing Polo

Thursday, April 09 2015 by SL Editor

By Susan Friedland-Smith

My first real-life exposure to polo took place when I was a teenager and somehow my non-horsey parents acquired tickets to a match at Oakbrook Polo Club outside Chicago. My impressions were that I’d love to gallop … [Read more]

Published in Sidelines Spotlight

Tagged under: California Hoofbeats, polo, Susan Friedland-Smith

How I Met My Knight in Shining Horseshoes

Monday, January 26 2015 by Editor

By Susan Friedland-Smith

Happy horse-filled days are here again! After kissing several frogs, I found my tall, dark and handsome perfect equine match! The path that led to my new horse was long and arduous, sharing characteristics with the dating … [Read more]