Unbridled With Jay Duke
Wednesday, October 28 2020
By Jan Westmark Jay Duke is such a busy man that he jokes he lives at the airport. In addition to working at five farms in Alberta, Canada, plus his family farm, Blarney Stone, Jay is a top show jumper and former Canadian Equestrian Team member, trainer, clinician, course designer, founder of the virtual lesson
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Canadian Rider Lizzie Gingras Chases Her Dreams
Sunday, August 07 2016
By Cat Allen First thing every morning, in a beautifully polished farm fit for Olympic equine and equestrian athletes alike, you’ll likely find 34-year-old Lizzie Gingras, sixth-ranked Canadian in the FEI Longines Jumping Rankings, administering treats to her horses. “Every morning I greet each one of them separately,” she explained. “I try to spend a
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Life in the Art World
Monday, June 15 2015
Canadian Artist Melinda Brewer By Katie Navarra Canadian-based artist Melinda Brewer has dedicated her life to chronicling the sport of polo and its most accomplished horses. She’s been honored with countless awards and her artwork has hung in galleries across North America and around the world. This year marks the fourth consecutive year she’s been
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Captain Canada Journeys On
Sunday, April 13 2014
Canadian Grand Prix rider Ian Millar says, “I’m a very goal and destination focused person, but I’m also very attentive to the journey.” By Doris Degner-Foster Ian Millar’s journey is a long one. He became a member of Canada’s show jumping team in 1971, and has maintained a place on the team ever since
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Overcoming the Impossible
Saturday, November 16 2013
By Dani Moritz Sidelines Magazine recently partnered with Tucci, makers of beautiful handcrafted riding boots, to host the “Anything Is Possible” contest, in which the winner would receive a custom pair of Tucci boots. The entries ranged from touching to inspiring to amazing – but one entry, sent in by a 16-year-old girl in
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Jacqueline Brooks: Dream It! Do It!
Tuesday, May 28 2013
By Kim MacMillan The home page of Jacqueline Brooks’ website greets you with a quote by Walt Disney, “If you can dream it, you can do it.” Meeting her for the first time, you can see why Walt’s words of wisdom appeal to her. Her infectious smile makes her approachable and her strong work
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