Bringing Home Medals! – U.S. Equestrians Glitter at the 2016 Rio Olympic Games
Friday, September 30 2016
By Lauren R. Giannini
All photos by Kim and Allen MacMillan/MacMillan Photography
Rio is now history. For the equestrians, the 31st Olympiad Summer Games encompassed a heart-pounding mix of competition, drama and spirited celebration of the unique partnership of … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
It’s Mighty Nice! Phillip Dutton Brings Home A Bronze Medal From Rio
Sunday, September 18 2016
By Lauren R. Giannini
Phillip Dutton claimed his first individual Olympic medal in Rio — the first representing his adopted homeland, the United States. For the six-time Olympian and his supporters, that bronze is almost as good as gold … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
The Olympics: Dreams of Glory
Wednesday, August 03 2016
By Lauren R. Giannini
Almost every young rider dreams about riding in the Olympics. Growing up horse-crazy they enjoy their equines and indulge in equestrian passions, whether they ride for pleasure or for prizes. And they continue to … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Always an Olympian – Kim Severson Shares Her Olympic Story
Monday, July 18 2016
By Lauren R. Giannini
The Olympic sport of eventing — consisting of dressage, cross-country and show jumping — has evolved since its debut for cavalry officers and their chargers at the 1912 Stockholm Olympics. What hasn’t changed is the … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Feature
Stable View, A Preeminent Destination For Equestrians
Thursday, May 12 2016
For Immediate Release: May 12, 2016 Stable View, A Preeminent Destination For Equestrians Stable View, in Aiken, South Carolina, is one of the region’s preeminent international equestrian training facilities, and is pleased to announce the expansion of their facility offerings, event schedule and support for the sport of eventing.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
Boyd Martin Is Crazy for Eventing: The Gold Medal Eventer Shares About Life, Cross-Country, Broken Bones and First-Time Fatherhood
Monday, April 18 2016
By Lauren R. Giannini
Boyd Martin, a top member of the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team, is the progeny of an Australian father, the late Ross Martin, and an American mother, Toy Dorgan, who met competing in the 1968 … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Eventer Beth Perkins Still Has That “Get Up & Go”
Monday, September 28 2015
By Lauren R. Giannini
It’s always horses for Beth Perkins. They’re the driving force on which she thrives — her work, her play, her passion, and her earliest memories.
Beth started riding before she could walk. Horses are in her … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Life is Golden for Marilyn Little
Monday, August 24 2015
With only five years of eventing experience, former jumping superstar Marilyn Little helped the United States Eventing Team take home the gold medal at the Pan American Games in Canada. Marilyn also rode away with the individual gold, proving that … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
My Ride with the Law (at Rolex!)
Tuesday, June 30 2015
By Susan Friedland-Smith
Never in my wildest dreams would I have thought I’d ever have the chance to ride the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event cross-country course during the “Best Weekend All Year” in April! Especially since I’ve had my horse … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Cathy Wieschhoff: On the Right Course
Thursday, May 21 2015
By Lauren R. Giannini
“It’s all great,” said Cathy Wieschhoff when asked what’s new and exciting with the CW Event Team based at her Carriage Station Farm in the heart of the bluegrass in Lexington, Kentucky. “The farm is going … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature