Don’t Forget What To Do When it Goes Wrong
Thursday, July 14 2022
By Rob Jacobs
One thing is for sure: When riding horses, it goes wrong for us all. Whether you show on a nationally recognized level or if you ride throughout your local trails, occasionally, things will go opposite of … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Leadline
Tuesday, July 12 2022
Megan Storey was at the lead for Georgia Skrabek on Domino.
Photo by Alice McKeen
Paisley Mae Tesch on Farmore Adorable at the PEC October Rated Show.
Annalie Pratt on Glynmagic Giselle… [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Maria Costa: A Life Based On Horses
Monday, July 11 2022
By Kimberly Gatto
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
In the fast-paced world of Grand Prix show jumping, Maria Costa is a rising star. At just 29 years of age, the Wellington-based pro already has a long list of accomplishments, including multiple … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
The Importance of Being Proactive
Monday, July 11 2022
By George Williams
Rumors of photographers lurking in the trees taking pictures of the warm-up spread quickly at a major competition in France last month. Our riders are not used to that kind of unfriendly scrutiny and it … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Steffen Peters: Grateful to Pursue the American Dream
Wednesday, July 06 2022
By Kimberly Gatto
Portraits by Lori Ovanessian
It has been said that gratitude is a powerful catalyst for happiness—and when watching the legendary Steffen Peters ride, one cannot help but feel a sense of joy. A three-time Olympic medalist, … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Taylor Land: A Positive Outlook on Show Jumping
Tuesday, July 05 2022
By Cheyenne Lord
Portraits by Kristie Scholten
Sharing a love of horses with her whole family is something irreplaceable for Grand Prix show jumper Taylor Land. Born to dynamic duo Kim and Jay Land, Taylor has always had horses … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Unbridled With John Roper
Monday, July 04 2022
By Britney Grover
John Roper absolutely loves watching high-end equitation. “To watch well-trained Junior riders on good horses negotiating difficult courses without a bobble is beautiful. It’s like magic,” he said. That enjoyment hasn’t gotten old even after 40 … [Read more]
- Published in What's Happenin'
Unbridled with Bev Bedard
Thursday, June 30 2022
By Britney Grover
Other than leaving for college, Bev Bedard has lived within 20 miles of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, all her life. She’s also loved horses all her life, so of course, whenever the Pennsylvania National Horse Show was in … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Katie Duerrhammer: Driven by Love and Respect for Horses
Wednesday, June 29 2022
By Kimberly Gatto
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
It’s been said that the harder you work towards a dream or goal, the greater you will feel when you achieve it. While FEI dressage rider Katie (Johnson) Duerrhammer’s elegance in the … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
The Importance of Finding the Right Bit for Your Horse
Tuesday, June 28 2022
By Liz Halliday-Sharp
Anyone who knows me is aware that I have a slight obsession with bits. I like to say, “Some women buy shoes; I buy bits.” I should bring a chaperone if I’m heading to a store with
- Published in Sidelines Feature