Christian Rogge: From the Top of the Sport to Fatherhood
Friday, September 13 2019
By Kathryn McMackin
Portraits by Kristie Nichols
For Christian Rogge, 2019 has been a year of new adventures. In January, Christian and his wife, grand prix rider Hailey Henderson-Rogge, welcomed their baby son, Hans, into the world.
“I’m pretty sure … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Rochelle Costanza: Living and Loving Eventing
Monday, May 13 2019
by Kathryn McMackin
Portraits by Kristie Nichols
When you ask a professional in the horse business — especially eventing — what it takes to succeed in the industry, you’ll often hear these distinct characteristics in response: willingness to learn, a … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Tracey Noonan: One Wicked Good Woman
Wednesday, March 27 2019
By Kathryn McMackin
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
There’s something about a horse — and a barn, for that matter — that teaches lessons and builds character. From focus and drive to empathy, the traits honed from a partnership with a … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Marissa Degner: One Good Round
Tuesday, February 05 2019
By Kathryn McMackin
Portraits by Ann Blaine Davidson
Many young riders are dreamers. In the mind of an imaginative little rider, a gallop across a field on a pony can become a victory lap at Spruce Meadows. But 22-year-old Marissa … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Elizabeth Ehrlich: From Ulcers to Entrepreneur
Monday, January 07 2019
By Kathryn McMackin
Every so often, a horse person stumbles across an animal that changes his or her life. For Elizabeth Ehrlich, it was Bella, a 7-year-old warmblood who walked off a horse trailer and turned Elizabeth’s life on its … [Read more]
- Published in General, Weekly Feature
Kimberly Gatto: Born to Write, Born to Ride
Monday, December 03 2018
By Kathryn McMackin
It’s unusual for Kimberly Gatto to be on the receiving end of questions.
An accomplished author and lifelong horsewoman, Kimberly is more likely to be found in the interviewer’s chair, researching for one of her many non-fiction … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Great Strides Long Island: Therapeutic Riding Program Is Changing Lives
Tuesday, October 23 2018
by Kathryn McMackin
Julie Dell’Aira’s life changed one afternoon while teaching a riding lesson to a young special needs boy.
A marketing professional by day and a riding instructor by moonlight, Julie had turned down multiple offers to teach the … [Read more]
- Published in General
Daniel Bluman: The Olympic Rider Jumps From Colombia to Israel
Thursday, September 06 2018
By Kathryn McMackin
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
When Daniel Bluman talks horses and show jumping, he speaks with intent.
“Every horse, every day, you learn something new — the horse will teach you,” Daniel said. “Horses will teach you everything. … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature