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 Degner describes herself as more of a realist, even as a young girl. “My mother
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Hot Horsemen: Behind the Scenes
Monday, December 07 2015
By Jan Westmark There’s no doubt that putting together a monthly magazine is a daunting experience. But each year, our December issue makes me forget all about the hard work and lets me enjoy this most festive time of year. If you think I’m talking about the holidays, then think again. I’m talking about our
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Kyle Timm — Doing Business the Old-Fashioned Way
Monday, November 23 2015
By Doris Degner-Foster It may sound quaint and a little outdated to run a business without formal contracts — doing business on a handshake — but that’s how international show jumping competitor and trainer Kyle Timm, of Apex Equestrian Center, runs his business. He adopted that philosophy after learning a lesson the hard way. “Early
- Published in Weekly Feature