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, Steffen continues to excel in the dressage arena at the age of 57 with no
- Published in Weekly Feature
Taylor Land: A Positive Outlook on Show Jumping
Tuesday, July 05 2022
By Cheyenne Lord Portraits by Kristie Scholten Sharing a love of horses with her whole family is something irreplaceable for Grand Prix show jumper Taylor Land. Born to dynamic duo Kim and Jay Land, Taylor has always had horses in her blood. She spent most of her childhood running around their barn in Alpharetta,
- Published in Weekly Feature
Unbridled With John Roper
Monday, July 04 2022
By Britney Grover John Roper absolutely loves watching high-end equitation. “To watch well-trained Junior riders on good horses negotiating difficult courses without a bobble is beautiful. It’s like magic,” he said. That enjoyment hasn’t gotten old even after 40 years as a hunter judge. Growing up in Nashville, Tennessee, John and his
- Published in What's Happenin'
Unbridled with Bev Bedard
Thursday, June 30 2022
By Britney Grover Other than leaving for college, Bev Bedard has lived within 20 miles of Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, all her life. She’s also loved horses all her life, so of course, whenever the Pennsylvania National Horse Show was in town, she begged her parents to take her every single day. When she
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
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 a wide assortment of bits—so I don’t come home with an expensive selection of new
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Mindset: Making or Breaking a Comeback
Sunday, June 26 2022
By Margie Sugarman Someone recently approached me with this story, which might sound familiar to many of you: “I’ve been riding somewhat more confidently and comfortably for the past year. Then a Facebook memory reminded me of when I broke my arm and collar bone years ago. The day after that Facebook reminder, I went
- Published in Weekly Feature
Bill Rube: Giving Many a Reason To Smile
Monday, June 20 2022
By Laura Scaletti Portraits by Melissa Fuller In 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic began wreaking havoc on the world, Bill Rube, like many of us, was looking for a reason to smile. After a five-year hiatus, Bill found his way back into the saddle again when COVID forced the Gleneayre Equestrian Program in Lumberton,
- Published in General, Weekly 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 epiphany on horseback when he went from riding a trail horse over cross-country fences to
- Published in Weekly Feature
Lauren Pitylak: Where Equine Photography and Fine Art Collide
Wednesday, June 15 2022
By Shya Beth Up-and-coming 22-year-old artist Lauren Pitylak has a multifaceted worldview—a view that she shares with her audience through multiple forms of artistic media. Whether she’s in her studio painting or stepping off a plane for a photo shoot, Lauren’s eye for detail and style makes her work stand out amongst the crowd.
- Published in Weekly Feature
Alexis Zapalski: Learning and Horses at Keiser University
Sunday, June 12 2022
By Haylie Kerstetter Portraits by Melissa Fuller Horses were always a part of Alexis Zapalski’s life, but until she moved to Wellington, Florida, with her family in fifth grade, she never knew a career with horses could be possible. Now a junior at Keiser University in West Palm Beach, Florida, Alexis is working towards
- Published in Weekly Feature