Madison Rauschenbach: Jumping on Opportunities to Get to the Top
Monday, April 12 2021
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Madison “Maddie” Rauschenbach learned at an early age that when an opportunity presents itself, you have to jump on it — literally. At 18 years old, Maddie’s willingness to jump on any horse … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Richie Moloney: The Quiet Man of Irish Show Jumping
Wednesday, March 17 2021
By Louise Parkes
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Richie Moloney doesn’t like to brag, but then you don’t need to sing your own praises when you’ve achieved success with the minimum amount of fuss. His natural talent has seen the 39-year-old … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Jake Parker Wymard: Representing Working-Class Young Riders
Friday, March 05 2021
Jake Parker Wymard is a professional rider and trainer at Ashcombe Sporthorses, a business that he owns and operates with his mother, Ginger Parker, and Erika Sentz — but he feels his role in the horse world is very different … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
The Amayas: Forging a Family at Stonehenge Stables
Wednesday, February 24 2021
By Emily Randolph
In 2006, Victor Amaya was at a European horse show, socializing with fellow riders, when he suddenly heard a familiar name coming from the big-screen TV nearby. 
The TV was airing live coverage of the FEI World … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Getting a Start in the Hunter-Jumper World
Saturday, February 20 2021
By Andrew Welles
Coming from an area where the sport isn’t very concentrated, how did you get started?
I started riding very locally in Minnesota and it was actually through a friend of mine on my soccer team. I would … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Tom Foley: Capturing the Luck of the Irish
Wednesday, February 17 2021
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Kristie Nichols
It’s been said, “The harder you work, the luckier you get.” Show jumper Tom Foley may have the luck of the Irish flowing through his veins, but it’s his hard work and determination … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Taylor St. Jacques: Equitation Finals and Beyond
Wednesday, February 10 2021
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek
Taylor St. Jacques was captivated by Animal Planet’s series “Horse Power: Road to the Maclay” in 2006. Like many aspiring equestrians, Taylor immediately set her sights on someday winning an equitation final. … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Liz Halliday-Sharp: Shifting Gears
Wednesday, January 20 2021
By Josh Walker
Portraits by Alex Banks
Liz Halliday-Sharp’s father, Don Halliday, used to read her a poem called “To Risk” by William Arthur Ward, and she’s carried its powerful message with her throughout her life. She’s not shy about … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Ash Atkinson: Horses, Jets, Yachts and Adventures in Between
Friday, December 18 2020
By Tafra Donberger
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Ash Atkinson was born for adventure. One look at the tall, good-looking Brit sporting his dark shades, and thoughts of James Bond pop into your mind. Ash has had almost as many adventures … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Rob Jacobs: Called to Exactly the Right Place
Wednesday, December 09 2020
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
If his family financial circumstances had been different, Robert “Rob” Lawrence Jacobs might be jumping Grand Prix every weekend. Admittedly, there are some moments he wishes that would have happened. But when it … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature