Bianca Schmidt: Going Farther Than Gold
Wednesday, July 28 2021
By Ruby Tevis
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Over the last few years, Bianca Schmidt has burst onto the dressage scene with a fierce drive to succeed. Not only has the 19-year-old rider triumphed at the North American Youth Championships, Bianca … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Rockin’ Mental Tools in Riding and Competition
Thursday, July 15 2021
By George Williams
“It’s all because your mama don’t dance and your daddy don’t rock and roll!” The Loggins & Messina lyric is definitely catchy. I’m not sure why it popped into my head when it did. However, … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
North American Youth Championships and the Importance of Friendly Rivalry
Saturday, June 12 2021
By George Williams
Every year as the days get longer and summer is almost here, I start looking forward to what has become an institution: one of the most instrumental dressage competitions we have in North America, the FEI North … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Tillie Jones: Cheering at College and Down Centerline
Monday, April 05 2021
By Ruby Tevis
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Tillie Jones has a lot on her plate, but she juggles her many endeavors with grace. The Nebraska Wesleyan University sophomore has been able to enjoy the traditional college experience as a proud … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Christian Simonson: Riding High and Flying the Skies
Wednesday, March 24 2021
By Ruby Tevis
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
When Christian Simonson puts his mind to something, he’s sure to achieve it. An exceptional student, avid mountain biker and young pilot, Christian succeeds in many areas, but his biggest passion is the … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
The Trainer in Each of Us
Saturday, February 13 2021
By George Williams
So, here’s the question: If you’re a professional, do you consider yourself a trainer? Or are you a coach, or an instructor? Or both? Or all three? These three terms have a tendency to be treated as … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
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, … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
February 2021 – Table of Contents
Tuesday, January 19 2021
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CONTENTS
22
Hannah Famulak
Juggling Three Rings With
Time Management Skills
28
Dressage
The Trainer in Each of Us
32
Daniel and Cathy Geitner
Building a Business and a Family
- Published in 02-2021, Front Cover
Nick Alexander Phillips: Pony Fever to Boutique Breeder
Wednesday, January 13 2021
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Lori Ovanessian
From pony rides in the park to piaffing on Andalusians, Nick Alexander Phillips has spent his life loving all creatures great and small. Today, along with his partner, Brian, Nick lives his best … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
A Traditionalist’s View on the FEI Helmet Rule
Saturday, December 19 2020
By George Williams
Rules in general tend to be boring, even to dressage people. However, they’re important because they affect how we play the game. Rules help to establish a level playing field, they help protect the safety of our … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight