Augusta Iwasaki: Thankful for Her Horse Life
Wednesday, March 13 2024
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Kristie Scholten
Augusta Iwasaki may have ridden a string of “Small” horses and ponies for her family’s Makoto Farms growing up, but there’s nothing small about her success in the show world. From USEF Pony … [Read more]
- Published in Cover Story, Sidelines Feature, What's Happenin'
Sarah Lockwood-Taylor: An Artist’s Journey Connecting Textile Design to Equestrian Art
Sunday, March 10 2024
By Shya Beth
Sarah Lockwood-Taylor’s expansive knowledge of art and interior design has culminated into a strong ability to create exquisitely detailed linocut prints. Enriched by the cultures Sarah has experienced living in six countries over the last 27 years, … [Read more]
- Published in Cover Story, Sidelines Feature, Weekly Feature
Chloe Reid: Horses From Racing to Driving and Jumping
Sunday, March 10 2024
By Laura Scaletti
Portraits by Shawna Whitty
With a grandmother, Charlotte Weber, who owns Live Oak Stud, a Thoroughbred breeding and racing operation, and an uncle, Chester Weber, who’s a 20-time USEF Driving National Champion for Four-in-Hand, it was only … [Read more]
- Published in Cover Story, Sidelines Feature, Weekly Feature
Alexandra Crown: Returning to the Upper Levels After a Traumatic Brain Injury
Sunday, March 10 2024
By Jessica Grutkowski
Portraits by Shawna Whitty
On the heels of her jumping CSI1* classes all over Europe last year, 28-year-old Alexandra Crown has a bright future. Like many talented athletes, Alex is incredibly disciplined, resilient and focused; but her … [Read more]
- Published in Cover Story, Sidelines Feature, What's Happenin'
Image Versus Reality: Eating Disorders in the Show World
Saturday, February 17 2024
By Margie Sugarman
There are many factors that impact how we see ourselves. Numerous studies look at and analyze the elements in our environment that impact self-perception. One element that stands out as consistently impacting teenage girls is socioeconomic status … [Read more]
- Published in Cover Story, Sidelines Feature, Weekly Feature
Handling Pressure Can Make a Difference in Performance
Saturday, February 17 2024
By Liz Halliday
Pressure is an inevitable part of an athlete’s life. Whether it’s the adrenaline rush of a crucial competition; the weight of expectations from fans, sponsors and family; or the desire to excel and make a mark in
- Published in Cover Story, Sidelines Feature, Weekly Feature
Allowing Your Horse to Rest
Saturday, February 17 2024
By Rob Van Jacobs
Now that the holidays are behind us and the winter show season has begun, it may become easy to fixate on year-end goals. Establishing goals is very important and something I discuss with my students. Of … [Read more]
- Published in Cover Story, Sidelines Feature, Weekly Feature
Unbridled With Charlotte Skinner-Robson
Saturday, February 17 2024
By Britney Grover
It doesn’t appear that much scares Charlotte Skinner-Robson. From the first time she showed up in a barn—a memory that still makes her laugh—Charlotte hasn’t let anything stop her, in or out of the horse world. Her … [Read more]
- Published in Cover Story, Sidelines Feature, Weekly Feature
Anne Gribbons: Forging Paths in Dressage—for the Sport and for Herself
Saturday, February 17 2024
By Kimberly Gatto
Portraits by Melissa Fuller
Several of Anne Gribbons’ most treasured memories occurred when she was a young child in Sweden. “My grandfather was a lifelong cavalry officer and we would go to visit him,” Anne said. “He … [Read more]
- Published in Cover Story, Sidelines Feature, Weekly Feature
Vivian Yowan: Her Path to Life as a Professional
Saturday, February 17 2024
By Beth Rasin
Portraits by Shawna Whitty
Some of Vivian Yowan’s earliest memories involve being placed into the arms of her father. But unlike most children, she wasn’t lifted onto his shoulders or hips, but settled in front of him … [Read more]
- Published in Cover Story, Sidelines Feature, Weekly Feature