The Critical Role of Coaches
Saturday, July 25 2020
By George Williams
One third of youth drop out of sports between the ages of 6 and 12. Of those, 25 percent drop out due to poor coaching. I heard this surprising and depressing statistic while attending a U.S. Olympic … [Read more]
- Published in General
Nick Wagman: Reaching Dressage Dreams
Tuesday, July 14 2020
By Ruby Tevis
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
For Nick Wagman, dressage is all about the journey. From his first ride at summer camp to going down centerline chasing Olympic dreams, Nick’s love for horses has always been top priority. By … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
July 2020 – Table of Contents
Sunday, June 21 2020
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CONTENTS
18 Busy Shires Byerly:
Saving Florida Horse Farms
20 Charity:
The Annie Project
& Drifter’s Hearts of Hope
26 Sports Psychology:
Resurrecting Confidence
After an Injury
28 Amelia Fucito:
The … [Read more]
- Published in 07-2020, Front Cover
Natalie Pai: Climbing to the Top
Thursday, June 18 2020
By Ruby Tevis
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
At 22 years old, Natalie Pai is a rising star in the sport of dressage. With Nations Cup and NAYC medals, titles at the Brentina Cup and experience competing in Europe, Natalie has … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
May & June 2020 – Table of Contents
Saturday, May 16 2020
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CONTENTS
18 Dianna Babington:
Overcoming the Unthinkable
24 Eventing
With Boyd Martin
26 Natalie Pai:
Climbing to the Top
32 Doris Degner-Foster:
“My Horse Saved Me,
Yet Again”
36 … [Read more]
- Published in 06-2020, Front Cover
Dressage: Getting to Know George Williams
Thursday, January 23 2020
By Britney Grover. Portraits by Melissa Fuller - Sidelines is thrilled to introduce George Williams as our new monthly dressage columnist.
George has dedicated his life to dressage as a rider, coach, clinician and volunteer. After beginning his dressage education with Egon von Neindorff in Germany, George followed his mentor, Karl Mikolka, to ride and train with the Tempel Lipizzans for 20 years, including being program director for 13. He then pursued his own competitive goals to ride on a U.S. team and succeeded with Rocher, earning many championships and culminating in fifth place at the 2003 World Cup in Sweden, team bronze at CHIO Aachen in 2005 and USDF Grand Prix and Grand Prix Freestyle Horse of the Year.
- Published in Weekly Feature
Natascha Gates: Her Fortune Foretold – From Germany to Colorado This Show Jumper Is Living Her Best Life
Monday, November 11 2019
By Doris Degner-Foster. Portraits by Kristie Nichols - When 16-year-old Natascha Gates and a friend went to visit a fortune teller in her home country of Germany, she was told that she would go far away to find happiness and her life’s love, but she didn’t actually believe it and promptly forgot about the experience. Natascha had other things on her mind. She was about to leave school and begin training for a career in the horse industry. Natascha with grand prix prospect China Blue, a 6-year-old Holsteiner gelding by Christian, owned by Nancy Gooding of Plum Creek Hollow Farm.
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Wendy Sasser: “This Horse Gave Me My Dreams Back”
Friday, November 01 2019
By Lyssette Williams
Portraits by Kristin Lee
Late night 1984, 12-year-old Wendy Sasser sat with eyes glued to the television watching as equestrians competed at the Los Angeles Summer Olympics. Wendy had always loved horses, but that summer moment further … [Read more]
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Dressage & Beyond with Charlotte Bredahl
Tuesday, August 13 2019
As the U.S. Dressage Development Coach, Charlotte is dedicated to working with the United States dressage riders. Recently, she had the opportunity to attend a coaches’ course taught by the U.S. Olympic Committee at the U.S. Olympic Training facility in … [Read more]
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Sarah Lockman -Dressage Rider’s Journey From “Pinch Me” Moment to International Stage
Wednesday, July 10 2019
By Tafra Donberger
Portraits by Kristin Lee
Sarah Lockman has always been one to set goals. While only in Pony Club as a girl, she knew that she wanted to one day represent the United States on an international level.… [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature