Jean Kopperud’s Balancing Act
Saturday, January 11 2014
By Lauren R. Giannini
Professional musician, concert clarinetist, avant-garde performer, recording artist, chamber musician and college professor are some of the “hats” worn by Jean Kopperud in her unusual and eventful career. She has even played her clarinet while … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Mary-Haskins Gurganus Is Back In The Spotlight
Sunday, January 05 2014
She was on the fast track to international glory when life brought her plans to a halt. Now she’s back and ready to rock the FEI arena!
By Dani Mortiz
Looking back at her career, it was obvious the next … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Team USA Defeats Chile, 13-8, For USPA International Cup; Nic Roldan Named MVP
Monday, December 02 2013
Chile’s Matias Vial (1) and his horse turn into a shot with Team USA’s Jeff Hall (4) defending. Photo by Scott Fisher WELLINGTON, FL-Nov.
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
More Hero, Then Coward
Sunday, October 06 2013
By Alan Korotkin Editor’s Note: Alan is at a horse show and sent in his blog, but didn’t have access to a photo to go with it – so we picked out the photo. After you read his blog, hopefully you will agree that the photo fits. Thanks for this great lesson Alan – enjoy the read (and the ride) everyone - Everyone gets frightened at some point before they enter the riding ring, either because they are nervous about doing poorly, or they think they are going to fall off and crush themselves.
- Published in In the Irons, Z-Blogs
Peter Wylde Is Back In the U.S.A.
Thursday, October 03 2013
By Doris Degner-Foster
In 2009, Peter Wylde considered retiring from grand prix jumping. He wanted to focus on teaching, but that changed when a special horse came along and convinced him otherwise. “Sanctos made me realize all the parts … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Grand Champions Polo Club’s Melissa Ganzi Elected To USPA Board Of Governors
Tuesday, August 27 2013
WELLINGTON, FL-August 24, 2013—Melissa Potamkin Ganzi of Wellington has been elected to the Board of Governors for the United States Polo Association, the sport’s governing body. Ganzi, owner of Grand Champions Polo Club, will begin her two-year term at the October 2-5 Fall Meetings at the Houstonian Hotel in Houston, Tex. Ganzi is one of twelve new Governors-at-Large elected by USPA members
- Published in What's Happenin', Z-Blogs
David Blake Pairs with Park Lane to Win $5,000 1.40m Open Jumpers at the Bluegrass Festival
Thursday, August 15 2013
Lexington, KY – August 14, 2013 - David Blake piloted the up-and-coming young horse Park Lane to a win in the $5,000 1.40m Open Jumpers to kick off the Bluegrass Festival Horse Show’s jumper divisions. Earlier in the day, Christi Israel rode Bull Run’s Zino Platinum to first place in the 1.35m Open Jumpers. David Blake and Park Lane The $5,000 1.40m Open Jumpers was run as a speed class over the course designed by Allen Rheinheimer
- Published in Show World, Z-Blogs
The Ganzis And Prince Harry: A Royal Game Of Polo
Tuesday, August 13 2013
By Sharon Robb
When Marc Ganzi played with Prince Harry in the Sentebale Royal Salute Polo Club charity game in Greenwich, Connecticut in May, it wasn’t just about raising money.
For Marc, it was about raising awareness of … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Polo, Passion And The Creation Of Sidelines Magazine
Tuesday, August 13 2013
By Samantha Charles
Sidelines Founder and Publisher
Searching through 25 years of old Sidelines issues has taken me on a fantastic journey.
While sifting through old, dusty boxes of Sidelines, I discovered a mission statement I wrote … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature, Weekly Feature
The Legend of George Morris
Tuesday, August 13 2013
By Doris Degner-Foster
George Morris is a charming man with impeccable manners. “What you see is what I am: old breeches, old sweaters, that’s me,” he said modestly. Perhaps someone who didn’t know him might think he was just … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight