Unbridled With David O’Connor
Saturday, March 26 2022
By Britney Grover
David O’Connor says he’s inspired by athletes from any sport who work to become true masters of their craft, but many would say that’s exactly what he did in eventing. By the time he retired from … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Bella Watson: Dedicated to the Craft
Monday, March 21 2022
By Victoria Sheehan
Portraits by Evelyn Szczepanek
Hanging on Olympic dressage rider Lisa Wilcox’s wall is a prized possession. No, it’s not her 2004 bronze Olympic medal from Athens, or her silver medal from the FEI World Equestrian Games. It’s … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Moving Your Horse Up to the Next Level
Saturday, March 12 2022
By Liz Halliday-Sharp
In a sport with three phases to compete in, knowing when you and your horse are ready to step up to the next level in eventing is an important decision to make. This is something that I … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Becca Roth: Jumping into the Eventing Life
Thursday, March 10 2022
By Ruby Tevis
Portraits by Adrienne Morella
When Becca Roth thinks about her future, she envisions galloping along the cross-country course at the Olympic Games. The 17-year-old eventer from Fond Du Lac, Wisconsin, has big dreams and the courage to … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Tootie Anderson: Jumping the Odds
Monday, January 31 2022
By Kimberly Gatto
Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek
Cynthia “Tootie” Anderson is not one to back down from a challenge. The Virginia-based rider and horsewoman, who describes herself as a self-made eventer, has overcome numerous obstacles in her more than … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Eventing With Boyd Martin
Saturday, December 04 2021
You’ve had an amazing year with On Cue. Can you recap some of the highlights?
This mare had a sensational year, placing second overall at the Land Rover Kentucky Three-Day Event and being short-listed for the Olympics. After winning the … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Eventing with Boyd Martin: An Olympic Games Like No Other
Saturday, October 02 2021
I was lucky enough to compete at the London Olympics and the Rio Olympics, but I’d have to say that the Olympics we experienced in Tokyo was one like no other. Obviously, it was quite a tricky event to get … [Read more]
- Published in General
Whitney Mahloch: Dancing Between Disciplines
Monday, September 20 2021
By Summer Wessinger-Prehoda
Portraits by Adrienne Morella
Many equestrians are multi-talented, and eventer Whitney Mahloch is no exception. She has trained dressage, hunters, jumpers and eventers to the Advanced level, along with training horses for Western, showmanship and driving. Factor … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Eventing With Boyd Martin
Sunday, September 05 2021
What would you look for in an OTTB? I’m considering one for low-level eventing and would like to know your thoughts on what’s desirable. — Angel, via Facebook
For the first half of my career, I became somewhat of an … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Avery Daigle: Sharing Her Eventing Journey
Monday, August 23 2021
By Lyssette Williams
Portraits by Kristie Nichols
Young eventer Avery Daigle’s star is on the rise and it’s hard for her not to get excited talking about her goals and dreams. At 17 years old, she knows exactly what she … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature