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By Cecilia Cole As Pegasus Therapeutic Riding Center celebrates 50 years of changing lives through the healing power of horses, the organization is marking an exciting new chapter with the opening of Hope Arena, a purpose-built covered round pen designed to expand equine-assisted services for veterans, first responders, trauma survivors and others facing emotional and The post Steven Deastis: A…
By Sarah Farrell It all started with a smaller local show. Four days of showing. A beautiful show with just the right atmosphere. Friendly, supportive, well managed and community focused. Exactly the kind of horse shows we need more of in our sport. Annie and I had a great time. Then, with just one day The post The Amateur’s Guide: Still Learning appeared first on Sidelines Magazine .
By Katharine K. Zarrella “I’m sorry. I don’t understand. What and why is this?” I asked my patient Manhattan Saddlery salesperson, Emily, after grabbing a pair of riding leggings embellished with gaudy crystals. My old trainer would have crucified me if I wore these to the barn. In fact, I think he would have dropped The post Sparkle What? A Fashion Editor’s Return to Riding Attire appeared first…
Mira Korber, On The Bit, WIHS, Mane'n Tail, SCAD, IHSA, Jump 4 Joy, Randi C. Heathman, Equestrian College Advisor, IHSA National Championship, Blue Ribbon Scholars The post Education & Collegiate Digital Guide – July 2026 appeared first on Sidelines Magazine .
By Jessica Sforza When she was in elementary school, Cecilia Cole’s introduction to horseback riding was no different from how most lifelong equestrians’ journeys start: being horse-obsessed from afar with parents who did not know the first thing about them. As a toddler, Ceci was fascinated by all things horses. She always wanted horse toys, The post Cecilia Cole: Seeing Her Strides in the Horse…
By Gwen & Alice There is something truly incredible about competing at the top venues in this sport. The beautiful rings. The big jumps. The best horses and riders in the country. The energy of an A show when everything feels important, polished and just a little bit intimidating. It’s the kind of environment most of us The post The Reality of Chasing Big Dreams as Adult Amateurs appeared first on…
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By Cecilia Cole For many horse owners, unexpected financial hardship can make it difficult to provide the care they want for their horses. No Horse Hungry was created to help bridge that gap by offering practical support before temporary setbacks become welfare crises. Through feed assistance, emergency hay support, educational resources and partnerships throughout the The post Brooke Warner: No…
By Diana Bezdedeanu Portraits by Melissa Fuller There are Junior riders who share a familiar origin story: a family tree populated by trainers or Grand Prix veterans, a tradition inherited before they ever swung a leg over their first saddle. And then there is Robert Caputo. "I have no equestrian background before this,” the 13-year-old The post Robert Caputo: The Accidental Equestrian appeared…
By Sarah Farrell When I didn't get into my first horse show of the season, I was disappointed. I had a plan. My first show this year was supposed to be picking up where I left off at one of our regular rated shows. It’s a show I’d done many times before, in a seasonal The post The Amateur’s Guide: Finding My Way Back appeared first on Sidelines Magazine .
