Chris Ewanouski and His Passion for Horses
By Tafra Donberger
Portraits by Isabel J. Kurek
When a horse-obsessed kid is born into a non-horsey family, there’s usually a little confusion for the parents. Chris Ewanouski was born into a competitive family — his dad played professional hockey … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature
Big Dreams and Lots of Fun With Ponies
Hailey Guidry
10 years old, 5th grade
Metairie, Louisiana
How long have you been part of the horse world?
Not long at all; I started riding when I was around 7. I had a crazy pony named Frozen. A year … [Read more]
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Singing, Champion Horses and Angel Heart Farm
Maddy Winer
Jazz Singer and Songwriter — Asheville, North Carolina
Supporter of Angel Heart Farm — Nashville, Tennessee
How long have you been involved with horses?
I’ve had a love affair with horses since I was 3 years old. At … [Read more]
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Laura Douglas: Dreams, Determination and a One-Dollar Horse
By Tafra Donberger
Portraits by Shawna Simmons
If you’d asked Laura Douglas four years ago where she would be with her riding career today, eventing wouldn’t have made it into her top three.
The well-versed equestrian, whose riding resume includes … [Read more]
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Erin Richards’ Life Writing & Riding
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Angela Peterson
The words “writing” and “riding” can frequently sound the same — which can get confusing when talking to someone like Erin Richards who has devoted her life to both. Fortunately, both stories in … [Read more]
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Upcycling Reins and Giving Back
Kathryn McMahon
Rutherfordton, North Carolina
Owner, Stitching Fox needlepoint shop, and executive director, Green River Foundation
How long have you been part of the horse world?
My love of horses has been lifelong. I was raised in Augusta, Georgia, graduated … [Read more]
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Nancy Smyth: Bringing Horses & Art Together
By Shya Beth
Nancy Smyth has been surrounded by horses and art all her life. From growing up in the natural beauty of New Jersey to living in the equally beautiful — but slightly more humid — state of Florida, … [Read more]
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Caroline Hoffman: From the Dressage Ring to the Westminster Dog Show
By Tafra Donberger
Photos by Lori Ovanessian
Teaching has always come naturally to Caroline Hoffman, whose innate ability to share her talents in dressage started early — as early as her own developmental years learning how to ride in Sweden, … [Read more]
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Alexa Fairchild: X Marks the Spot for Fashion and Dreaming
By Laura Scaletti
For Alexa Fairchild, X marks the spot.
From an early age, this dreamer has been passionate about horses and high fashion. Today, at age 25, Alexa not only runs her own fashion line, Alexa Fairchild; she also … [Read more]
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Britt Larson: Dignity, Respect and Opportunity Matter
By Carter Anderson
In a time when the world is confronting a pandemic and racial injustice that is deeply rooted in our country’s history, a lot feels like it has been turned upside down. Fresh attention to racial injustice has … [Read more]
- Published in Sidelines Feature