Special Focus Issues
Sunday, June 22 2025
Throughout the year, Sidelines features special focus sections in which extra editorial coverage is assigned to these sections. These issues are great opportunities for readers interested in specific content such as breeding or art. For information on how to gain
- Published in Special Focus Issues
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
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
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
2022 HITS Ocala—Ocala, Florida
Thursday, May 26 2022
The first annual William “Bill” Ellis Memorial Conformation Grand Hunter Champion Award is presented to Hendricks, ridden by Ehrin Rittmueller for owner Bitsy Woods, the winner of the Pyranha Grand Circuit Champion Award for the Conformation Hunter … [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
From Patient to Powerhouse: Lauren May Woodruff & RecoverEase
Monday, May 16 2022
When did you start your company and what gave you the idea?
RecoverEase was born of my own cancer experience and the challenges a double mastectomy presented to my existing business running and building a successful horse farm while being … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Kimmy Cecere: Finding Her Life’s Calling
Thursday, May 12 2022
By Haylie Kerstetter
Portraits by Alex Banks
Kimmy Cecere always knew she was destined to compete. Although her show career started in the hunter ring, she fell in love with the feeling of galloping across fields and exploring the … [Read more]
- Published in General