Maria Sabers: Aiming for the Top
Friday, February 08 2019
By Laurie Berglie Portraits by Douglas Dubler 3 Though she’s only 12 years old, Maria Sabers has more grit and determination than many twice her age. She’s known throughout the circuit as an equestrian who puts in long hours, has an excellent work ethic, refuses to give up and enjoys rescuing animals in her spare
- Published in General
Lisa Curry Mair: Life With Horses and Art
Tuesday, February 05 2019
By Laurie Berglie Equestrian artist Lisa Curry Mair has been creating since she was a child. She could be found drawing, doodling and painting, and always had some sort of craft or project in the works. Lisa’s mother brought her up reading the horse books by C.W. Anderson and the Thelwell cartoons, and she soon
- Published in Weekly Feature
Joanie Morris: A Heart for Eventing
Monday, October 29 2018
By Laurie Berglie For Joanie Morris, United States Equestrian Federation’s (US Equestrian) managing director of eventing, her work and play collide — and she wouldn’t have it any other way. A lover and fierce competitor of the sport of eventing since childhood, Joanie is inspired by those around her and strives to do her part
- Published in Weekly Feature
Amanda Steege: Finding Her Inspiration by Leaving it Behind
Wednesday, October 10 2018
By Laurie Berglie Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek While horses have always been a part of Amanda Steege’s life, it wasn’t until her last year of college that she realized they would become her life. Armed with a psychology degree she admits would later come in handy, Amanda set out on a path that would
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight