Hokan Thorn: No Short Cuts In Dressage
By Lauren R. Giannini
In 1983, Hokan Thorn, a Swedish-born horseman, was working in Germany when he decided to take his vacation in the United States and visit some friends. He liked what he saw and made a few … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
From Horses to Her Husband — Shannon Peters Enjoys Her Blessings
By Britney Anderson
They say that behind every great man stands a great woman. Steffen Peters’ name is much more familiar than his wife, Shannon’s, but the saying only applies inasmuch as Shannon is Steffen’s loyal support system and … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Jaime Amian’s World of Dressage
Jaime Amian truly represents the “world” of dressage. Originally from Spain, he began riding with Juan Manuel Munoz Diaz, who trained the PRE stallion Fuego, made famous for their performance at the 2010 World Equestrian Games. Jaime then went … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Emily Keene’s Passion for Dressage
By Katie Navarra
Invisible communication between horse and rider takes years of practice. It may be the most important skill all riders, and especially dressage riders, strive to master. “The communication in dressage is so subtle it feels psychic or … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Success From the Ground Up
West Coast Dressage Trainer and Rider Alyssa Pitts Rises to the Top Through Talent and Determination
By Lauren R. Giannini
Alyssa Pitts set a goal to ride her first Grand Prix in competition by the time she was 30, but … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
February 2016 – Table of Contents
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88 Asides (Full Article)
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Mary Jastrzemski — A Real Survivor
By Doris Degner-Foster
Mary Jastrzemski began riding in a western saddle placed over a five-foot wooden coop jump. With her drink and some cookies within reach, 3-year-old Mary could “follow along” in the riding lesson with her mother at Quantico … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
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From Medical School to a New Life in Wellington
Nataly Leibovitz’s Dreams Have Come True
By Doris Degner-Foster
Israel native Nataly Leibovitz went on vacation to Wellington, Florida, after her third year of medical school and was so impressed that she left school to move there. “I was star … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
What’s So Funny about Dressage?
By Dani Moritz-Long
Comedian Pam Stone has the secret to life: laughter. Whether on stage, writing her syndicated column or in the barn, Pam, who now lives in Landrum, South Carolina, has learned to embrace humor every step of the … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature