Bliss Heers: Everything Happens for a Reason
Wednesday, June 08 2022
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Bliss Heers believes everything in her life has happened for a reason—and that includes a horse falling on her.
At 34, Bliss is one of the country’s top show jumpers, … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Ailish Cunniffe: Living and Breathing the Equestrian Lifestyle
Wednesday, June 08 2022
By Jan Westmark Bauer
Ailish Cunniffe, who splits her time between South Salem, New York, and Wellington, Florida, is the perfect example of someone living the equestrian lifestyle. As the daughter of Bonnie and Frank Cunniffe, two lifelong … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Reflections on Wellington
Tuesday, June 07 2022
By George Williams
As I write this, the semis filled with horses are pulling out of Wellington, signaling a sure sign that the season is ending. Although a bit of a blurred whirlwind, what a season it has … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Being an Empathic Professional to Equine Athletes
Monday, June 06 2022
By Rob Jacobs
Equestrian sport is unique in that the athletes are both the horse and the rider. Having an animal as an athletic partner adds challenges that may differ compared to other sports with only human partners. … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Eventing Fact: You Will Sometimes Fall Off
Wednesday, June 01 2022
By Liz Halliday-Sharp
In all horse sport, there’s a risk that you might hit the deck. But if you’re an event rider, that is pretty much guaranteed.
There’s no doubt that eventers are a hardy breed, and while everyone may
- Published in General
Entrepreneurship for a Bigger Goal: Kelly Artz & Entrigue Consulting
Wednesday, June 01 2022
By Britney Grover
While studying for her master’s degree at the prestigious film and TV graduate program at UCLA, Kelly Artz found herself burnt out and depressed. “I just had a day when I asked myself, ‘What do … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Unbridled With Vinnie Card
Wednesday, June 01 2022
By Britney Grover
For most horse lovers, the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida, is a dream come true. Many remember the first time they heard the concept of the state-of-the-art equestrian center, with its beautiful hotel overlooking … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Tractor Supply Company presents 34th Annual Music Country Grand Prix
Tuesday, May 31 2022
All proceeds to benefit Saddle Up!
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (May 11, 2022) – The Music Country Grand Prix, a premier Olympic-style equestrian jumping competition benefiting Saddle Up!, is set to take place Saturday, June 4, at Brownland Farm in Franklin. The
- Published in Weekly Feature
Stephany Fish Crossman: Bridging the Dressage Gap
Monday, May 30 2022
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
A stroke of serendipity forever changed dressage professional Stephany Fish Crossman’s life. Little did her parents know that an ordinary trip to a county fair in Bangor, Maine, during the summer of 1977 … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Cutest Horse Races Ever: Leadline Racing at the Aiken Horse Trials
Monday, May 16 2022
Photos by Barbara Magrogan
Young participants in leadline racing at the Aiken Horse Trials show off their goodie bags.
Imogen Weaver obviously takes leadline trot racing very seriously, led by Regina Welsh and riding Olney Quick … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight