Amanda Perkowski: Dressage Journey from Tragedy to Triumph
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Emma Claire Stephens
Vince Lombardi said, “It’s not whether you get knocked down; it’s whether you get up.” In this simple statement, he reminded us that setbacks are an inevitable part of life, but … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Feature, Weekly Feature
Jeff and Jessica Friedrich: Making Dressage Dreams Come True
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Walt Disney said, “All of our dreams can come true if we have the courage to pursue them.” For over 20 years, Jeff and Jessica Friedrich have had this quote hung in … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Allyson Walker Hartfield: An Off-the-Track Route to the Centerline
By Jessica Grutkowski
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
As a young girl, Allyson Walker Hartfield pressed up against the chain-link fence to watch the racehorses on the track. Growing up in Fort Erie, a coastal town in Ontario, Canada, just … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
June 2024 – Table of Contents
CONTENTS
22
Spotlight
2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day Event
24
Eventing
Gaby Ruane
Hooked on Horses
32
Sports Psychology
Margie Sugarman
Understanding Focus
34
Hunter-Jumper
KJ Pearson
Her Journey to Professional
40
Art
Ann Malphrus
Art and … [Read more]
- Published in 06-2024, Front Cover
The Olympic Winning Streak of Women
By George Williams
Did you realize that it has been over 40 years since a man won the gold medal in dressage at the Olympics? And yet, they say men and women compete equally in equestrian sports. It does seem … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
April 2024 – Table of Contents
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CONTENTS
28
Eventing
Liz Halliday
Getting to the Five-Star
30
Eventing
Olivia Dutton
Eventing Genes and Family Strength
38
Art
Michael Middleton
Honoring Mustangs Through
Contemporary Ceramics
42
Dressage
Mary … [Read more]
- Published in 04-2024, Front Cover
Looking for the Third (or Fourth) Generation
By George Williams
Warning, this column addresses the need for more volunteers! However, I’m not talking about stuffing envelopes or other similar tasks. Don’t get me wrong, those are essential jobs and I’m grateful to those who do them. This … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Katie Jackson: Finding Strength and Healing Through Horses
By Kimberly Gatto
Portraits by Kristie Scholten
Dressage rider Katie Jackson has been passionate about horses for as long as she can remember. It was not just about the riding—it was the bond that developed when caring for horses that … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Heather Bender: A Life Filled With Extraordinary Adventures
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Heather Bender could fill a novel or two with the experiences she’s had both in and out of the saddle. Barrel racer, trick rider, jumper, Grand Prix dressage rider, scuba diver and tortoise … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Nikki Scarpino: A Student of the Game
By Jennifer Cooke
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Nikki Scarpino has a knack for working with difficult horses. Somehow, the challenging, quirky, oddball horses seem to find their way to her. Nikki’s approach to these horses is both sympathetic and pragmatic, … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature