Leslie Butzer: Cloning and Breeding at Ponies & Palms
Tuesday, January 14 2025
By Jessica Grutkowski
Portraits by Molly Kennedy
Leslie Butzer founded Ponies & Palms Show Stables—aptly named, as a pony breeding operation based in Boca Raton, Florida—in the 1990s with the goal of breeding championship hunter ponies. “When I first … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Emma and Milo McKee: Twin Love of Ponies
Wednesday, July 10 2024
By Samantha Haynie
Portraits by Garrett Cortese
Milo McKee’s memories of riding start so early, his first one isn’t even of a horse. “The first thing I can remember was a cow,” he said. “I can’t really remember riding a … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Emily Norman: A Magical Journey to Pony Finals
Monday, July 08 2024
By Jennifer DeMaro
Portraits by Nikki Duyn
In the world of horse trainers, there’s a special dream that many hold dear: for their family to share their passion and love for horses. Kim Norman and her daughter Emily … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Liza Towell Boyd: From Pony Champ to Pony Mom
Thursday, July 13 2023
By Kimberly Gatto
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
When Liza Towell Boyd and her husband, Blake, brought their newborn daughter Elle home from the hospital, the first thing they
did was stop at the barn. It was a tradition that had … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Small But Mighty: FEI Dressage Ponies
Saturday, August 06 2022
By George Williams
They may be small, but they are mighty in Europe. In many ways, their mightiness shines through in terms of the education they can provide to young dressage athletes. They, of course, are the FEI Ponies.
I … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Jimmy & Danielle Torano: Family Finishes First
Sunday, February 27 2022
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Last summer, Jimmy and Danielle Torano embarked on their first “traveling circus.” Normally, the family travels from horse show to horse show during the summer circuit while living in a motor home. Last … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
A Love for Ponies and Horses Brings Great Opportunities
Wednesday, August 25 2021
Emi Richard
11 years old
Middlefield, Connecticut
What school do you go to?
I just finished school at Frank Ward middle school and hoping to do online school next year.
When did you start riding?
I’ve been riding since I … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Kaitlyn “KK” Linck: Success With a Special Team
Monday, August 09 2021
By Haylie Kerstetter
Photos by Melissa Fuller
Although 11-year-old Kaitlyn Linck may not have hired grooms or own a string of expensive ponies, her excellent work ethic and her strong partnership with her mother allow her to conquer anything she … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Kat Fuqua: Following ALL Her Horse Dreams
Wednesday, August 04 2021
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
Some people took up new hobbies like gardening or knitting during the global pandemic in 2020. Kat Fuqua took up dressage shows.
Even knowing how Kat excels in the hunter ring from ponies … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
A Family Business Raising Welsh Ponies
Monday, January 18 2021
Cheryl Maye
Fairfield, Virginia
Owner/Trainer, Maye Show Ponies
How long have you been part of the horse world?
I’ve been part of the horse world for 30-plus years.
What part do you play in the horse world?
I specialize in … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight