The Absolutely Amazing Comeback of Devon Gibson
Saturday, October 05 2013
By Lauren R. Giannini You can say that Devon Gibson is very lucky, that she lives a charmed life, that the stars were in alignment the day a horrific fall left the rider-trainer paralyzed from the neck down and that her recovery borders on the miraculous. All of these statements are correct, but even
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
College and Riding: How to Make it Work
Tuesday, August 27 2013
By Brianne Goutal Skipping college was never an option for me. My parents raised me to put a high value on education and intellectual matters, and I have always wanted to be challenged. I feel strongly that you never know what life will throw at you, so you should plan for the worst and
- Published in Weekly Feature
Who Wants To Be A Jumping Millionaire? (Or… Jump Clear and Show Me the Money!)
Sunday, September 09 2012
Become a show jumper – and “Show Me the Money!” By Jan Westmark-Allan Here’s some great advice for any rider trying to decide what career path they should follow – become a show jumper! While I know the prize money is fantastic in the reining world (they win millions and you don’t have to worry about being afraid of heights) – show jumpers do have the opportunity to make some cash! Tomorrow — Sunday, September 9 th — is the Pfizer $1 Million Grand Prix in Saugerties, New York, at the HITS-on-the-Hudson horse show. That’s one class with a huge purse. Talk about wanting to have a clear, fast round! I remember when my daughter was showing in the Children’s Jumpers – if she won any money (it was always something like $28) we were thrilled and we would go to Longhorn Steakhouse that night and feel like we were living large!! I wonder how the winner of the $1 Million Grand Prix will feel??
- Published in Editor's Notes, Z-Blogs