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Amateurisms: The Dreaded “Set-up” Day

Monday, February 15 2016 by BA

By Kathy Serio

Many amateurs and juniors probably haven’t had the privilege of being at the horse show for the dreaded “set-up” day. I was my own groom for many years, so I used to do my own set-up. It … [Read more]

  • Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Tagged under: Amateurisms, Kathy Serio, set up day, tommy serio

It’s Fun to Be an Amateur

Monday, June 15 2015 by SL Editor

By Kathy Serio

Riding as an amateur certainly has the good, the bad and the ugly. For many years, the Handy Hunter Over Fences class was removed from the Amateur Owner division and we were given a reprieve from having … [Read more]

  • Published in Weekly Feature
Tagged under: amateur, Amateur/Owner, Amateurisms, Chapeau, handy, Kathy Serio, sidelines-magazine

The Best Life Is Living Happily Ever After

Friday, May 15 2015 by SL Editor

By Kathy Serio

As a horse lover, I like to go to the ring and cheer on friends, clients and my husband. Watching all the pomp and circumstance it takes to get a rider to the ring is often overlooked. … [Read more]

  • Published in Weekly Feature
Tagged under: Amateurisms, Brookson, Chapeau, Kathy Serio, Lady, Madeline Wright, My Fair Lady, Nicole Wright, Off The Cuff, sidelines-magazine, wef, Winter Equestrian Festival

Fashionably Amateuristic

Monday, August 04 2014 by Editor

By Kathy Serio

Since this is the fashion issue, I thought it would behoove me to delve into the world of the “tres fashionable chevalier amateur.” However, I quickly realized that I’m not that “formidable mademoiselle,” so I’m going to, … [Read more]

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Tagged under: Equestrian Fashion, Kathy Serio, sidelines-magazine

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