A Valiant Journey
Saturday, May 11 2013
By Dani Moritz When Jeanette Sassoon bred her black Dutch stallion, Valiant, to her newly acquired mare, Caprice, she named the foal Valiant. Little did she know at that time just how much he would embody his name. Born on the wild side, Valiant always had an exuberant spirit. When he was only two-years-old,
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
I Love The Story of Snowman – And The Photos!
Thursday, May 02 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan The de Leyer kids grew up with Snowman, who retired from the show ring in 1962. Photo from the Private Collection of Harry de Leyer In the May issue of Sidelines, Emily Riden wrote a story for us called “Harry de Leyer and Snowman: A Cinderella Story Becomes a Film.” It’s a great story and when I read Emily’s story I rushed out and bought the book “The Eighty Dollar Champion.” I loved the book and the story of Harry, a Dutch immigrant, and his horse Snowman
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Harry de Leyer and Snowman: A Cinderella Story Becomes a Film
Wednesday, May 01 2013
By Emily Riden If Harry de Leyer had arrived on time to a Pennsylvania horse auction on a snowy day in February, 1956 there would likely be no great story to tell, but as fate would have it, Harry was running late. When Harry, a Dutch immigrant and Long Island horse trainer, did arrive
- Published in Weekly Feature
Growing Up Matz! Horses Don’t Just Run in the Family, They Gallop!
Wednesday, May 01 2013
By Marissa L. Quigley As horse lovers, we spend our childhoods doodling horses and cantering around the house. For most of us, this obsession is amiably tolerated by our families. They politely smile and pretend to understand when our idea of pleasant dinner conversation consists of stories about lead changes and the cutest
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More Than One Perfect Day (And Place To Stay) In Palm Beach
Monday, April 01 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan I came across an article in Ocean Drive magazine the other day called “The Perfect Day in Palm Beach” and it made me smile. The article talked about where to stay in Palm Beach and how to “do as the uber-chic Palm Beachers do.” Several times this year I have “done” like the Palm Beachers and experienced the uber-chic lifestyle! Over the next three days I am going to tell you about the three luxurious places I stayed (yes, being an Editor can be tough!!) – and I will start with my first ultra swanky home-away-from-home: The Four Seasons Resort in Palm Beach.
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Whirlwind Weekend With WEF Winner! (Wow!)
Tuesday, March 26 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan (Don’t miss the video that Jack sent me – it is posted at the bottom of this blog!) Claire Lube, Olympic Show Jumper Reed Kessler and Jack Lube the WEF Sidelines contest winner. I just returned from a whirlwind weekend at the 2013 FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF) where I joined Sidelines WEF Exclusive Showing Vacation contest winner Jack Lube and his mom Kelly and sister Claire.
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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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Hoping, Dreaming and Loving The OTTB
Monday, March 11 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan A great book! We are knee-deep in the Sidelines OTTB Photo contest and it has been amazing to read each story and see the photos. They are heartwarming and amazing stories and show the strength and determination of the Thoroughbred breed.
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Congratulations To The Winner of The Sidelines WEF Showing Vacation Contest
Wednesday, February 13 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan Jack Lube talking on the phone with our Sidelines Editor – he had just found out he won the Sidelines WEF Showing Vacation contest! After watching more than 70 videos and reading more than 70 essays written by people hoping to win the Sidelines Magazine FTI Consulting Winter Equestrian Festival – a winner has been chosen!! Congratulations to Jack Lube, a 14 year old rider from Orlando, Florida on being the big winner! I called Jack’s mom first and asked her if she could video him with her iPhone when I called him – and she did. She cried first though, knowing that her son was about to have the opportunity of a lifetime.
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Wellie World – I Will Miss You!
Saturday, February 09 2013
By Jan Westmark-Allan I will miss you Wellington! Beautiful cakes and a beautiful sun set at the WEF VIP tent! Yum! Today I pack up my bags and head north, leaving Wellington, Florida behind. It has been a whirlwind week that has been nothing short of fantastic.
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