Sara Kozumplik Murphy: Sharp, Strong and Ready
Tuesday, April 20 2021
By Lilly Steger
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Sara Kozumplik Murphy has had her fair share of setbacks in the equestrian world. When she took a spill at the Millbrook Horse Trials in 2018, she broke her neck and her back … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Eventing With Boyd Martin
Friday, April 02 2021
I was lucky enough to attend the USEF High Performance training camp for event horses in Ocala, Florida, in early February this year. To be quite honest, it’s one of those things where initially I moaned and groaned about going, … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
McKenzie Cumbea: Mental Toughness, Consistency & Hard Work
Monday, March 22 2021
By Lilly Steger
Portraits by Pam Jensen
McKenzie Cumbea is plucky and upbeat, and possesses the gutsy confidence that gets eventers into the startbox. “Fake your confidence if you have to,” she advised.
A Connecticut native, McKenzie grew up riding … [Read more]
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Jumping Cross-Country – Part 2 with Boyd Martin
Saturday, March 06 2021
Last month we talked about jumping single fences, water and banks. This month we’re talking about ditches and jumps that include ditches. Like most cross-country obstacles out there, the main key to introducing your horse to jumping ditches is confidence. … [Read more]
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Chloe Smyth: Eventing With Hounds, Horses and Heart
Friday, February 26 2021
By Tafra Donberger
Portraits by Kristin Lee
After meeting eventer Chloe Smyth, it’s easy to see that she lives, breathes and dreams horses. Chloe has funneled her deep passion for the animals into a climb up the levels in the … [Read more]
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Jumping Cross-Country with Boyd Martin – Part 1
Saturday, February 06 2021
How do you handle and jump each type of cross-country obstacle?
Single Fences
Whenever I’m cross-country schooling, I like to start my session with single fences. I try to really practice the art of jumping out of stride and in … [Read more]
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Liz Halliday-Sharp: Shifting Gears
Wednesday, January 20 2021
By Josh Walker
Portraits by Alex Banks
Liz Halliday-Sharp’s father, Don Halliday, used to read her a poem called “To Risk” by William Arthur Ward, and she’s carried its powerful message with her throughout her life. She’s not shy about … [Read more]
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Eventing With Boyd Martin
Saturday, January 02 2021
What are your New Year’s resolutions?
January 1 every year is an exciting day. It’s the beginning of lots of high hopes, goals and dreams. Usually, as a professional rider, you’ve got a stable full of fresh, sound horses that … [Read more]
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Eventing with Boyd Martin
Saturday, December 26 2020
Given the ups and downs of 2020, how are you planning your 2021 competition season?
I’ve been lucky enough to be a professional event rider for the past 25 years of my life. At the beginning of each season, I … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
No Limitations for #TripleAmputeeEventer Jessica Thoma
Wednesday, December 23 2020
By Britney Grover
Portraits by D. Harrison
For 28-year-old Jessica Thoma, pursuing her riding passion has always been about working hard to overcome limitations. When she first discovered jumping on YouTube, Jessica couldn’t afford tack or a trailer for lessons … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature