Rachel Truair: It’s Never Too Late to Change Course
Tuesday, September 23 2025
By Jessica Grutkowski
Portraits by Evelyn Szczepanek
Rachel Truair spent her entire adolescence chasing her dream of “going pro,” and when it finally happened, she realized it wasn’t her destiny. Growing up in Austin, Texas, Rachel experienced horses for the … [Read more]
- Published in General
Brooklyn Castellano: A Future Full of Horses
Friday, October 04 2024
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Mellisa Fuller
One question changed Brooklyn Castellano’s life. When Brooklyn was 6 years old, her granddad, Peter Barba, asked her if she wanted a pony. Brooklyn enthusiastically replied, “Yes!” It didn’t matter she’d never … [Read more]
- Published in General, Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Ania Knapinska: A Natural Approach to Understanding Horses
Friday, February 16 2024
By Jessica Grutkowski
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Ania Knapinska has accomplished more than most people dream of in a relatively short lifetime. She has trained with Olympians, legendary equestrians and pioneers of our sport across every discipline—all while simultaneously … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Leah Tenney: Embracing Dressage, Interior Design and Life
Tuesday, December 12 2023
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Emma Claire Stephens
Whether she’s in the saddle or her design studio, Leah Tenney is all about the details. An international dressage rider today, Leah has been captivated by dressage since her first time … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Conquering Anxiety: You Are Not Alone
Saturday, June 17 2023
Hunter-Jumper Column
By Rob Jacobs
Equestrians of all ages experience anxiety at some point in their equestrian journey. Some experience anxiety on a daily basis when working with their horses, while others may only experience it at horse shows. … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Kate at the In Gate: Busy With Photography, Riding and a New Direction
Sunday, May 07 2023
By Jan Westmark Bauer
Kate Kosnoff, better known as Kate at the In Gate to equestrians at horse shows, is a busy photographer and entrepreneur. Kate wears a lot of hats running two businesses—Kate at the In Gate and … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Priscilla Baldwin: Living for Adventure
Tuesday, April 11 2023
By Ruby Tevis
Live life to the fullest—that’s the goal for most of us—and Priscilla Baldwin has taken this mission to heart. From her humble beginnings in West Hartford, Connecticut, to today, Priscilla has followed her passions, taken risks … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Balancing School Life While Chasing Equestrian Dreams
Wednesday, March 01 2023
Mia Albelo
Miami, Florida
High School Student (12th grade)
How long have you been part of the horse world?
I am 18 now and have been riding since I was 4 years old and competing since I was 6. My … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Sidelines Spotlight, Weekly Feature
Maria Costa: A Life Based On Horses
Monday, July 11 2022
By Kimberly Gatto
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
In the fast-paced world of Grand Prix show jumping, Maria Costa is a rising star. At just 29 years of age, the Wellington-based pro already has a long list of accomplishments, including multiple … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Amira Kettaneh: On a Champion Path
Monday, June 13 2022
By Victoria Sheehan
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Amira Kettaneh looks out of the truck window as the New England landscape blurs by. Luckily, she doesn’t get car sick anymore and the eight-hour roundtrip commutes don’t seem that bad. … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature