paralympics - Sidelines Magazine

Katie Jackson: Finding Strength and Healing Through Horses

Tuesday, January 17 2023 by Ruby Tevis

By Kimberly Gatto Portraits by Kristie Scholten Dressage rider Katie Jackson has been passionate about horses for as long as she can remember. It was not just about the riding—it was the bond that developed when caring for horses that truly made Katie whole. That bond would later become a lifeline for Katie as she

Published in Weekly Feature

Tagged under: dressage, paradressage, paralympics, tryon 2018, World Equestrian Games, world-cup

Alanna Flax-Clark: From Health Crisis To International Competition – Horses became the life-changer that liberated the rider from the confines of a wheelchair

Monday, April 02 2018 by Editor

By Lauren R. Giannini Portraits by Kristin Lee Photography For Alanna Flax-Clark and her parents, it was their worst nightmare. After being totally healthy until she was 13, Alanna woke up one morning unable to move or walk on her right foot. A chronic neurological disease spread through her body, causing excruciating pain as her

Published in General, Weekly Feature

Tagged under: Alanna Flax-Clark, paralympics

Two Incredible Evenings Honoring Paralympian Jonathan Wentz and the USPEA

Thursday, March 07 2013 by Editor

Thursday, March 7th The United States Para-Equestrian Association Presents “Inspire a Generation” private Benefit Party and Auction Honoring Jonathan Wentz Hosted by Rancho Valencia Resort Rancho Santa Fe, CA & Friday, March 8th 1st Annual Wooden Horse Race and Casino Night Hosted by the 2013 Rancho Valencia Dressage Affaire CDI YJ3* Del Mar, CA Jonathan Wentz at the 2012 London Paralympics cheering his team on. Photo (c) Lindsay Yosay McCall Del Mar, CA-March 6, 2013- For two exciting evenings the late Para-Dressage rider and USPEA member Jonathan Wentz will be honored in the Southern California community. On March 7th The United States Para-Equestrian Association (USPEA) presents “Inspire a Generation” private Benefit Party and Auction Honoring Jonathan Wentz Hosted by Rancho Valencia Resort in Rancho Santa Fe, California.