Maria Rasmussen: Navigating a Sea of Change
Friday, June 27 2025
By Jessica Grutkowski
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Many would argue that horsemanship is dead, but professional hunter-jumper rider Maria Rasmussen proved them wrong when she turned a big-money class into a schooling ride—all for the love of the horse.
As … [Read more]
- Published in General
Madison Stewart: Following Her Family’s Equestrian Path
Wednesday, June 25 2025
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Kacy Brown
It was only a matter of time before Madison Stewart followed in her family’s footsteps and got involved with horses. “As long as I can remember, horses have been part of my life. … [Read more]
- Published in General, Weekly Feature
Unbridled With Rob Bielefeld
Thursday, February 27 2025
By Britney Grover
Growing up in Madison, Wisconsin, Rob Bielefeld knew early on that he wanted to have a career in horses. “I started teaching the lesson program at the stable that I started at when I was 16. I … [Read more]
- Published in General, What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
David and Nicole Oliynyk: Working Better Together
Monday, February 17 2025
By Kimberly Gatto
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
As a young boy, David Oliynyk thought of himself first and foremost as a hockey player. Then he began tagging along to his sister’s riding lessons and became smitten with horses. Decades later, … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Feature, Weekly Feature
Caitlin Boyle: From Horse Family to Horse Professional
Wednesday, June 22 2022
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Caitlin Boyle may not have been born in a barn, but it didn’t take her long to get there. As the daughter of horse show manager, judge and trainer Pat Boyle, barn time … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Unbridled With Michael Britt-León
Monday, December 07 2020
By Jan Westmark
Professional riders work hard and the opportunity to be recognized is always a thrill. So when Michael Britt-León captured the World Championship Hunter Rider (WCHR) Pro Finals at Capital Challenge recently, it was a dream come true. … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Menlo Charity Horse Show Announces Inaugural Live Broadcast by Horse Network
Tuesday, June 19 2018
Atherton, CA – June 18, 2018 Menlo Charity Horse Show, a recipient of the US Equestrian Heritage Horse Show distinction, numerous National Show Hunter Hall of Fame Top 10 Horse Shows of the Year as well as a perennial favorite destination of the Equestrian Living Magazine Gold List readers announces that the 2018 horse show is a sell out. Trainers wishing to reserve a place on the waiting list for stalls should email Annette Longnecker, MCHS Head Show Secretary at annettel@ryegate.com Inaugural Three Ring Live Broadcast by Horse Network Every class in all of the three show rings at Menlo Charity Horse Show (MCHS) will stream live and for free this year! MCHS events can be viewed at HorseNetwork.com/Live. Each day’s feature class will be available via Facebook Live on the pages of Horse Network and Menlo Charity Horse Show , where fans all over the world can watch together and weigh in on the Hunter/Jumper action as it happens at Menlo Circus Club in Atherton, California. As an additional courtesy to competitors, Menlo Charity Horse Show is offering clips from every class in the Arena, Grass Hunter Field and Grass Jumper Ring online after each day’s competition, at no additional charge.
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
Bill Schaub: Far From Over the Hill
Thursday, June 07 2018
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
In the pony and junior hunter circles, Bill Schaub is nearly idolized as a top trainer. Many of today’s most successful riders have trained with Bill at some point, like Taylor St. Jacques, … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Judge Dale Pederson: Been There, Done That
Thursday, March 02 2017
By Britney Grover
Judges are the unsung heroes of the hunter world. The amount of knowledge and dedication required to be a good judge is astounding, encompassing a lifetime of equestrian experience and intense show schedules sending them all over … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Chasing Dreams, Sportsmanship and Team Spirit: Ralph Caristo’s Influence on Generations of Riders
Tuesday, January 03 2017
By Lauren R. Giannini
Ralph Caristo is the real deal: one of the nicest people on the planet and in the horse world. As a horseman, trainer and “R” judge, he’s earned a first-class reputation. He’s the longtime Chef … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature