From Killer Whales To Horses
Saturday, November 16 2013
By Lauren R. Giannini Every equestrian has a tale of who and what influenced their horsemanship, but Shawna Karrasch offers a most unusual set of credentials: for 10 years she worked with orcas, dolphins and other sea mammals, training and performing with them for the public at Sea World in San Diego, California. Her experiences
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
The Doolittle Sisters: Doing Great Things
Monday, October 21 2013
By Sheryl Kursar You could hear a pin drop when 15-year-old Nicole Doolittle rode her horse, Tops, into the show jumping ring this past summer at the North American Junior and Young Rider Championships (NAJYRC). She was in first place after a great cross-country ride the day before, but she needed to put in
- Published in Weekly Feature
Jumping for Children
Saturday, October 05 2013
By Katie Navarra Thirty years ago, Joan MacNair Petty was just another horse show mom sitting in the stands rooting for her daughter, Cam, during a show at the Gov. James B. Hunt, Jr. Horse Complex in Raleigh, North Carolina. Little did she know the impact that show would eventually have on her life.
- Published in Weekly Feature
The Absolutely Amazing Comeback of Devon Gibson
Saturday, October 05 2013
By Lauren R. Giannini You can say that Devon Gibson is very lucky, that she lives a charmed life, that the stars were in alignment the day a horrific fall left the rider-trainer paralyzed from the neck down and that her recovery borders on the miraculous. All of these statements are correct, but even
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College and Riding: How to Make it Work
Tuesday, August 27 2013
By Brianne Goutal Skipping college was never an option for me. My parents raised me to put a high value on education and intellectual matters, and I have always wanted to be challenged. I feel strongly that you never know what life will throw at you, so you should plan for the worst and
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Polo, Passion And The Creation Of Sidelines Magazine
Tuesday, August 13 2013
By Samantha Charles Sidelines Founder and Publisher Searching through 25 years of old Sidelines issues has taken me on a fantastic journey. While sifting through old, dusty boxes of Sidelines, I discovered a mission statement I wrote more than 15 years ago. The rewarding news? After 25 years on this journey, I have
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Weekly Feature
It’s A Doggone Funny Horse World
Monday, July 22 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan While I am a horse person through and through, I also have a huge soft spot for canines. I’m not alone in my love for both equines and canines – visit a barn or head to a horse show and the canine world is in full force, making it evident that
- Published in Weekly Feature
Mark Badgley – Darling of the Hollywood & Equine Set
Friday, July 05 2013
By Rebecca Walton The equestrian world is well known for its special interest in fashion, but for adult amateur hunter rider Mark Badgley, it is far more than a hobby. Mark is the co-founder of Badgley Mischka and they have been hailed by Vogue as one of the “Top 10 American Designers” and as
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Don Stewart: A Little Laughter Goes A Long Way
Sunday, June 30 2013
By Marissa L. Quigley Over the past 30 years, Don Stewart has become an icon in the world of hunters, jumpers and equitation, and has led many of the country’s top juniors to success in all three rings. One of the “go to” trainers for equitation and Pony Finals, Don has coached USEF Medal Finals
- Published in Weekly Feature
More Flying Ponies In Wellington!
Tuesday, March 12 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan Valiente’s Patron, Bob Jornayvaz about to score. All photos by Alan Fabricant More flying ponies were spotted in Wellie World (a nickname for Wellington, Florida)this weekend – which translates to fast galloping polo ponies!! Photographer Alan Fabricant (www.alfabphoto.com) was on hand for the action and sent me photos. I love the photos, like the one above, where no hooves are on the ground – that pony is flying! This weekend they played the qualifying game for the USPA Piaget Gold Cup and Audi beat Alegria and Veliente beat Coca Cola
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