Sports Psych Column: Perfectionism in the Ring – The Silent Saboteur

By Margie Sugarman

In the world of riding, “perfect” often feels like the goal. Every rider wants the flawless round, the seamless transition, the still leg, the polished presentation. But somewhere between striving for excellence and expecting perfection lies a … [Read more]

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Judy Widener: Painting the Healing Power of Horses

By Shya Beth

 

Judy Widener’s early memories are chock-full of pure delight and unconditional love whenever she was near horses, knowing they were a source of all things good. As she matured and grew into a young adult, she … [Read more]

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Dressage – The Gift of Teaching

By George Williams

Reflecting about things this holiday season, I’m not sure why this riddle popped into my head: Who learns more, the student or the teacher? The answer is not always as obvious as one might think. I can … [Read more]

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Unbridled With Bob Bell

By Britney Grover

Photo by David Butterworth

Bob Bell became the owner of Sidelines when he purchased the magazine from founder Samantha Charles in 2016—but he is perhaps even better known for his Classic Company horse shows and his 35-year … [Read more]

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Shelly Francis: Learning to Savor the Dressage Journey

By Laila Edwards

Portraits by Kacy Brown

Dressage rider Shelly Francis fell in love with horses at a very young age and from the beginning, joy encompassed her in every moment that horses were around.

“My family had a Volkswagen … [Read more]

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Tanner Korotkin: Taking the Reins of Tradition

By Helen Townes

Portraits by Melissa Fuller

Fueled by focus, hours of hard work and relentless drive, show jumper Tanner Korotkin has rocketed to the Grand Prix stage, even while his formula for winning remains refreshingly straightforward. “Before a big … [Read more]

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Nancy Dye: Transforming Equestrian Minds

By Laila Edwards

Portraits by Melissa Fuller

As a peak performance mindset coach in the equestrian world, Nancy Dye likes to joke that she was born into the Witness Protection Program. “After I was born, they took away my name, … [Read more]

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Leslie Law and Lesley Grant-Law: Same Names, Same Love for Eventing

By Laura Scaletti

Portraits by Kacy Brown

Leslie Law’s life forever changed in 2004. As a member of the British eventing team, Leslie won the individual gold medal and team silver at the Athens 2004 Summer Olympics aboard Shear L’Eau. … [Read more]

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Kendall Bierer: Horsemanship Saving Lives With Brooke USA

By Britney Grover

Portraits by Melissa Fuller

Kendall Bierer started her horsemanship journey when she was just 5 years old, with Linda Smith Faver at Happy Endings Farm. “I’ll never forget JB—he was the perfect gentleman for a beginner,” Kendall … [Read more]

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Saralyn Darmstatter: Living the Horse Girl Lifestyle

By Laura Scaletti

Portraits by Kacy Brown

When it came to turning her love for horses into a career, Saralyn Darmstatter never had a Plan B. “Going pro was always the goal. I always wanted to ride, train and live … [Read more]

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