Cosby Green: Talking About Horses
By Jan Westmark Bauer
Portraits by Alex Banks
Cosby is a student at the University of Kentucky and was the Advanced Intercollegiate Champion in 2021.
Eventer Cosby Green’s propensity for talking about horses developed in early childhood. Although … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Avery Daigle: Sharing Her Eventing Journey
By Lyssette Williams
Portraits by Kristie Nichols
Young eventer Avery Daigle’s star is on the rise and it’s hard for her not to get excited talking about her goals and dreams. At 17 years old, she knows exactly what she … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Kate Mathews: Writing Her Riding Story
By Ruby Tevis
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Kate Mathews is a storyteller, and at just 17 years old, the young dressage rider has only written the beginning of her own story. With a passion for horses, writing and the arts, … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Hannah Irons: From Surprise Pony to Gold Medals
By Ruby Tevis
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
‘If you believe in your horse, anything is possible,’ is a lesson Hannah Irons holds to tightly. Since her first ride with Lendon Gray seven years ago, the 2020 USEF Young Rider National … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Christian Simonson: Riding High and Flying the Skies
By Ruby Tevis
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
When Christian Simonson puts his mind to something, he’s sure to achieve it. An exceptional student, avid mountain biker and young pilot, Christian succeeds in many areas, but his biggest passion is the … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Opportunities for Young Riders in the Hunter-Jumper World
By Andrew Welles
From your experience as a trainer, what are ways young riders can grow in their training if they don’t have the means to have a string of horses of their own?
Take advantage of every opportunity the … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Student Finds Love and Happiness Training and Re-Homing Thoroughbreds
Layne Brogden
Lexington, Kentucky; Ocala, Florida; and Warrenton, Virginia
13-Year-Old Rider, Trainer and Teacher
How long have you been part of the horse world?
I’ve been around horses my whole life, and I was riding before I was walking. The … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Spotlight
Callie Jones: Working Hard and Winning Big
By Ruby Tevis
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Callie Jones is a first-generation rider who has charmed the dressage community with her humble attitude and hardworking spirit. Even with her collection of North American Youth Championship medals, her national titles and … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
Amelia Fucito: The Healing Power of Horses
By Ruby Tevis
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
To a spectator on the sidelines, Amelia Fucito is just another horse-loving kid taking her trip around the ring, but to her parents and her trainer, every jump she clears is symbolic of … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Natalie Pai: Climbing to the Top
By Ruby Tevis
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
At 22 years old, Natalie Pai is a rising star in the sport of dressage. With Nations Cup and NAYC medals, titles at the Brentina Cup and experience competing in Europe, Natalie has … [Read more]
- Published in Weekly Feature
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