Derby Day Is Almost Here – Win a “50 To 1” DVD
Tuesday, April 28 2015
By Jan Westmark Sidelines Magazine has Derby fever right now!! This Saturday is the 2015 Kentucky Derby and today the movie “50 To 1” was released – the inspiring true story of 2009 Kentucky Derby winner Mine That Bird. (and for anyone who is a Kaniac, the movie stars Christian Kane!) Here’s the scoop on the movie: A misfit group of New Mexico cowboys find themselves on the journey of a lifetime when their crooked-footed racehorse qualifies for the Kentucky Derby. Based on the inspiring true story of Mine That Bird, the cowboys face a series of mishaps on their way to Churchill Downs, becoming the ultimate underdogs in a final showdown with the world’s racing elite
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
Tom Poulin — Pioneer in American Dressage
Saturday, April 04 2015
Editor’s Note: I love sharing all of the great stories that run in Sidelines Magazine. The story on Tom Poulin – a true pioneer in the development of modern dressage and a founding member of the U.S. Dressage Federation – is an inspirational story
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
Randi Thompson: Horse and Rider Awareness
Friday, April 03 2015
Randi Thompson Photo by Erik Olsen, Erikolsenpictures.com Editor’s Note: I love meeting horse people – and when they live near me, it’s even better. Randi Thompson and I both live in the Western North Carolina Mountains – not far from the new Tryon International Equestrian Center! Sidelines staff writer Lauren R.
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
World-Famous Clydesdales Coming to Landrum Parade
Thursday, March 19 2015
By Jan Westmark I love the Budweiser Clydesdales – especially their amazing Superbowl commercials. One thing that’s just a little better then the “you-need-a-Kleenex” Budweiser Clydesdales commercials, however, is seeing them in person! If you want to see the Budweiser Clydesdales in person and you live or are visiting the Western North Carolina mountains on April 29th, then you are in luck! The world-famous hitch will appear in the Landrum Parade on April 29th just a few days before the Blockhouse Steeplechase that takes place in Tryon, North Carolina
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
Tryon Horse Country: The Horseman’s Paradise
Thursday, March 05 2015
By Jan Westmark Tryon, North Carolina, is the “place to be” right now with the opening of the new Tryon International Equestrian Center. It’s a gorgeous facility and the show season is about to kick off. As the Editor of Sidelines/real estate broker, I spend a lot of time in Tryon (and nearby Lake Lure – another gorgeous place!) and last year Libbie Johnson took me on a great historic tour of Tryon and then wrote a story on Tryon for the April 2014 issue of Sidelines
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
Foal Equestrian and Sidelines Magazine Supermodel Contest
Monday, February 09 2015
Calling all fashionistas! Looking to add to your equestrian wardrobe? Then you’re in luck!
Sidelines Magazine and Foal Equestrian are partnering to provide you with the chance to win a $350 gift card to use online for the Foal Line, … [Read more]
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
From Wellington to Tryon — World Class Showing in My Backyard Again
Friday, January 30 2015
Where’s my hairnet? Visiting with George Morris at the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida. Photo by Emily Allongo — emilyallongophotography.com By Jan Westmark I lived in South Florida for many years and loved showing at the Winter Equestrian Festival
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
Sandsablaze: A Great Book About A Great Horse
Monday, August 04 2014
By Jan Westmark The book Sandsablaze is receiving rave reviews! I love to read and I love horses – so if I can combine both and read a great horse story then I am a happy camper. I just finished reading the book Sandsablaze, Grand Prix Greatness from Harrisburg to the Olympics , by Kimberly Gatto, and suffice it to say I am a very happy camper – even without the s’mores! Sandsablaze is a great ride through history. The book kicks off with a foreward by George Morris that is a fascinating look at what life was like in the show jumping world in the 1970s.
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs
“Little Horses Do Big Jobs” – Sidelines Story by Lauren R. Giannini Wins Alltech A+ Journalism Award
Monday, June 23 2014
By Lauren R. Giannini
During the recent tornadoes in Moore, Oklahoma, Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy horses found themselves both the heroes and the victims. When disaster stuck, the little horses remained calm while founders Debbie and Jorge Garcia-Bengochea made … [Read more]
- Published in General, Weekly Feature
Congrats to Sidelines’ Fabulous Foals and Stunning Stallions Winners!
Saturday, November 16 2013
By Jan Westmark We had so many wonderful entries for our foals and stallions contest it was hard to pick just a few! Thank you to everyone who entered this contest. We sure did enjoy these photos! And, of course, congrats to the winners! Be sure to check out these winners in our January Stallion & Breeding issue! Fabulous Foals: Take That Touche submitted by Jenn Hogan of Portland, Oregon.
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs