Riding the Ups, Downs and Everything in Between
Tuesday, December 06 2022
By Liz Halliday-Sharp
Eventing is certainly a sport that demands resilience. It’s dangerous and challenging, and requires hours of training and perseverance. The feeling after a successful weekend of competition can be truly addicting and is what spurs on so … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Mia Farley: Young Eventer Developing Young Horses
Tuesday, August 30 2022
By Sarah Welk Baynum
Portraits by Alex Banks
Mia Farley caught the horse bug early on in life. When her mother, Rebecca Farley, put her daughter on the back of a horse at just 3 years old, it was the … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Hannah Sue Hollberg: Coming Back From the Brink
Monday, August 29 2022
By Sarah Eakin
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Overcoming adversity goes with the territory for professionals in any equestrian discipline given the unpredictable nature of the beast. Three years ago, event rider Hannah Sue Burnett, now Hollberg, saw her career capsize … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Believing in the Horse Nobody Believed In: Cooley Quicksilver
Sunday, August 07 2022
By Liz Halliday-Sharp
I have had many young horses in my time, and one thing I’ve learned is that it’s rarely the perfect, easy baby that becomes the next superstar. In fact, I’ve always considered it a positive to have … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
A Great Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event
Monday, July 25 2022
By Liz Halliday-Sharp
In April we all got to enjoy what so many athletes and spectators alike have been missing—The Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event back with spectators! The event truly is one of the very best in the world, … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
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
Ben Noonan: Learning To Steer Through the Eventing School of Life
Thursday, June 16 2022
By Sarah Eakin
Portraits by Alex Banks
Anyone who has ever gone from driving a runaround to taking the wheel of a Ferrari can testify that that there are cars—and then, there are cars. Ben Noonan had a similar … [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
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
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