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. … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Ailish Cunniffe: Living and Breathing the Equestrian Lifestyle
Wednesday, June 08 2022
By Jan Westmark Bauer
Ailish Cunniffe, who splits her time between South Salem, New York, and Wellington, Florida, is the perfect example of someone living the equestrian lifestyle. As the daughter of Bonnie and Frank Cunniffe, two lifelong … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Being an Empathic Professional to Equine Athletes
Monday, June 06 2022
By Rob Jacobs
Equestrian sport is unique in that the athletes are both the horse and the rider. Having an animal as an athletic partner adds challenges that may differ compared to other sports with only human partners. … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Entrepreneurship for a Bigger Goal: Kelly Artz & Entrigue Consulting
Wednesday, June 01 2022
By Britney Grover
While studying for her master’s degree at the prestigious film and TV graduate program at UCLA, Kelly Artz found herself burnt out and depressed. “I just had a day when I asked myself, ‘What do … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Unbridled With Vinnie Card
Wednesday, June 01 2022
By Britney Grover
For most horse lovers, the World Equestrian Center in Ocala, Florida, is a dream come true. Many remember the first time they heard the concept of the state-of-the-art equestrian center, with its beautiful hotel overlooking … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Stephany Fish Crossman: Bridging the Dressage Gap
Monday, May 30 2022
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
A stroke of serendipity forever changed dressage professional Stephany Fish Crossman’s life. Little did her parents know that an ordinary trip to a county fair in Bangor, Maine, during the summer of 1977 … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
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
From Patient to Powerhouse: Lauren May Woodruff & RecoverEase
Monday, May 16 2022
When did you start your company and what gave you the idea?
RecoverEase was born of my own cancer experience and the challenges a double mastectomy presented to my existing business running and building a successful horse farm while being … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
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
Amazing Adventures From the Olympics to Pirates to Arena Footing
Thursday, May 12 2022
Karen Leeming
Liverpool, England, originally; now, Huntington, New York
Part owner of FootingFirst, LLC
How long have you been part of the horse world?
Since I can remember, I have just loved horses. I lived in England and hung … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature