Steve Paulson: Adventures In Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Horses
Wednesday, March 03 2021
By Laura Scaletti Portraits by Lori Ovanessian From the moment Steve Paulson sat in a saddle, he’s had a magical connection with horses and excelled at whatever equestrian discipline he pursued. Polo, reining, three-day eventing, liberty, dressage, Roman riding — Steve’s tried it all and done it all well. Nicknamed “Six Week Steven” by friends
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Jennifer Williams: Gratitude, Passion and Dreams on the Horizon
Wednesday, February 03 2021
By Ruby Tevis Portraits by Melissa Fuller For Jennifer Williams, it’s all about positive thinking. Instead of measuring her success by wins or losses, Jennifer focuses on one thing only — gratitude. The international dressage rider has earned championship titles, trained multiple horses from the ground to Grand Prix and built a business around her
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Adrienne Lyle: Happy Horses and an Olympic Outlook
Wednesday, October 28 2020
By Ruby Tevis Portraits by Melissa Fuller From a cattle ranch on a small island all the way to the Olympic Games, Adrienne Lyle is inspiring riders from around the world. As one of our country’s top dressage riders, Adrienne is proving it doesn’t matter where you’re from or what horse you have — with
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Sofia Roberts: Old Soul and Big Heart for All Living Creatures
Monday, October 05 2020
By Britney Grover Portraits by Meagan Gumpert When Sofia Roberts first saw a horse and rider jump, she knew that was what she wanted to do with her life. Now 16 with a collection of ribbons from top shows around the country, that hasn’t changed. Talking to Sofia and those who know her, it’s clear
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Jennings Ingram — Modern-Day Monet
Saturday, October 17 2015
By Doris Degner-Foster If Claude Monet had been inspired to paint horses, it might look somewhat like Jennings Ingram’s work. Working in oils and acrylics, she paints horses in a contemporary impressionistic style, using bold brush strokes and paint drips. Jennings often works from the sketches she draws while watching horses competing. She remembered her
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America’s Sweetheart — Beezie Madden
Monday, June 22 2015
By Doris Degner-Foster If someone was a successful working student for Olympic gold medalist and international coach Katie Monahan Prudent, it would probably be a risky move to voluntarily leave and go work at a sale barn. But it turned out to be a very good step for Beezie Madden. “When John [Madden] offered me
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Lois Stanfield Follows Her Own Path
Monday, March 30 2015
From the action in a polo match, to capturing the majesty of a horse to the touching and whimsical expression of a beloved family dog, Lois Stanfield creates award winning art — including her painting that graces the cover of this issue of Sidelines. By Doris Degner-Foster Lois Stanfield’s photography is beautiful, and her artwork
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Peter Wylde Is Back In the U.S.A.
Thursday, October 03 2013
By Doris Degner-Foster In 2009, Peter Wylde considered retiring from grand prix jumping. He wanted to focus on teaching, but that changed when a special horse came along and convinced him otherwise. “Sanctos made me realize all the parts I love about show jumping,” Peter said, adding that he was proud that Sanctos went
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