Katie Navarra Archives - Page 2 of 2

Finding Faith

Tuesday, May 05 2015 by SL Editor

By Katie Navarra

Faith, a champagne-colored Quarter Horse, moved into the barn where Emily Lunsford of Leesburg, Virginia, took riding lessons and worked as a camp counselor. It was the summer of 2007 and the horse’s owner wanted a team … [Read more]

Published in Sidelines Feature

Tagged under: Emily Lunsford, faith, Finding Faith, horse, Katie Navarra, quarter horse, sidelines-magazine, virginia

Reading, Writing and Riding

Monday, April 06 2015 by SL Editor

American Heritage Student Skylar Rogalny

By Katie Navarra

Sixteen-year-old Skylar Rogalny of Wellington, Florida, is living the life most young horse enthusiasts would be envious of. She attends school from 8:15 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. and then takes a bus … [Read more]

Published in Sidelines Feature

Tagged under: American Heritage School, florida, High School Equestrian Athlete Program, IEA, Interscholastic Equestrian Association, Katie Navarra, Quiloa, show jumping, Skylar Rogalny, United States Equestrian Federation

Heart and Soul

Thursday, March 05 2015 by SL Editor

The Musical and Equestrian Pursuits of Ki-Juan Minors

By Katie Navarra

Bermuda native Ki-Juan Minors never passes up an opportunity to grab a microphone or ride a horse. “Horses are my heart and music is my soul,” he said.

A … [Read more]

Published in Sidelines Spotlight

Tagged under: bermuda, Equestrians Got Talent, EQUUS Equestrian Idol, Katie Navarra, Ki-Juan Minors, Matana, The Trump Invitational

Pin Oak Charity Horse Show Brings Generations of Equestrians Together

Friday, February 20 2015 by SL Editor

By Katie Navarra

The annual Pin Oak Charity Horse Show is a time-honored family tradition for the Hopson family of Houston, Texas. As a youth competitor, Courtney Hopson and her sisters never missed an opportunity to compete in the annual … [Read more]

Published in Sidelines Feature

Tagged under: 70th anniversary, Bo Hopson, Courtney Hopson, equitation, hunter/jumper, Katie Navarra, Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, Sloan Hopson

Going Green With Green Barns

Monday, August 18 2014 by Editor

By Katie Navarra

We’re surrounded by energy-saving devices at home and at work. From appliances to vehicles to energy-efficient light bulbs and gadgets designed to limit waste or reduce the volume of water or electricity consumed, we’re regularly reminded of … [Read more]

Published in Weekly Feature

Tagged under: Equine Architects, Green Barns, J Martinolich Architects, Katie Navarra, sidelines-magazine

An Unlikely Artist

Monday, March 10 2014 by Editor

By Katie Navarra

Barry Koster’s career as an artist could have been over before it even began. An elementary school teacher nearly failed him because he had “poor art skills.” Not willing to accept this fate for her son, … [Read more]

Published in Sidelines Feature

Tagged under: aiken, art, Barry Koster, carriage driving, equine art, equine paintings, horse paintings, horse-art, horse-magazine, horses, hunter, jumpers, Katie Navarra, Laura Koster, sidelines-magazine, south carolina, www.barrykosterphotography.com

One BIG Pony-Sized Secret

Sunday, January 05 2014 by Editor

By Katie Navarra

Success on the A circuit is often equated with expensive horses and full-time professional training. There is no denying that this combination is critical to the success of many; however, every now and then riders like Julia … [Read more]

Published in Sidelines Spotlight

Tagged under: Apex, Devon National Horse Show, horse-magazine, hunters, Julia Davis, jumpers, Katie Navarra, National Pony Jumpers Championship Pony Finals, North American League Finals, north carolina, Pennsylvania National Horse Show, pony, secret horse, sidelines-magazine

Jumping for Children

Saturday, October 05 2013 by Editor

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 … [Read more]