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May 4, 2024 | 
sidelinesmagazine.com | George Williams |Elliette Baker
By George WilliamsDid you realize that it has been over 40 years since a man won the gold medal in dressage at the Olympics? And yet, they say men and women compete equally in equestrian sports. It does seem true in jumping and eventing. Of course, you know me: I had to do a little research. In fact, it seems that in both jumping and eventing, it’s quite the opposite of dressage’s woman winning streak—especially in jumping.
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May 4, 2024 | 
sidelinesmagazine.com | Elliette Baker
Story and photos by Jennifer DeMaroWhat do a cultural anthropologist and an equestrian have in common? One answer would be Dr. Aubrey Graham. Aubrey went from specializing in humanitarian aid in the Congo to mastering the art of re-training off-the-track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs) to be the best that they can be. “I used to conduct anthropological research in conflict zones as a way of looking for purpose.
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Apr 5, 2024 | 
sidelinesmagazine.com | Allie Heninger |Elliette Baker
By Allie HeningerPortraits by Kelly MuddBribery can get you far, but for young Allison Springer, it led to a lifetime of horse-crazy pursuits at the highest level of the eventing sport.
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Apr 2, 2024 | 
sidelinesmagazine.com | Kimberly Gatto |Elliette Baker
By Kimberly GattoPortraits by Melissa FullerAs a child growing up in Virginia’s hunt country, William “Will” Coleman III developed a lifelong passion for horses. “I was lucky to grow up in a ‘horsey’ family,” Will said. “Both of my parents rode, and we always had knowledgeable horse people visiting our farm.
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Mar 24, 2024 | 
sidelinesmagazine.com | Allie Heninger |Elliette Baker
By Allie HeningerPortraits by Lauren Ann PaceWhile many spousal partners may choose to keep business and family separate, such is not the case for the duo behind Alliston Equestrian. From riding and coaching to winning the American Eventing Championships, husband and wife James and Helen Alliston do everything together, every day.
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Mar 10, 2024 | 
sidelinesmagazine.com | Jessica Grutkowski |Elliette Baker
By Jessica GrutkowskiPortraits by Shawna WhittyOn 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 road to the top took a serious detour when she suffered a traumatic brain injury (TBI), leaving her bedridden and unable to speak.
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Feb 17, 2024 | 
sidelinesmagazine.com | Kimberly Gatto |Elliette Baker
By Kimberly GattoPortraits by Melissa FullerSeveral 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 had a large farm with a number of cavalry remounts and fields of young horses that he would raise.” A gifted artist, he would also draw and paint in watercolors in his free time. “I would sit on his lap as he talked about horses and brought them to life on paper.
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Feb 17, 2024 | 
sidelinesmagazine.com | George Williams |Elliette Baker
By George WilliamsThis is certainly an interesting time in the dressage world. On the one hand, we’re seeing more and more emphasis on harmony, especially from the top combinations in our sport. Jessica Von Bredow-Werndl’s freestyle at the FEI World Cup Finals in Omaha was, in so many ways, the epitome of harmony—no one can deny that she and Tsf Dalera Bb truly danced. Happily, one can also say the same of the other horse/rider combinations.
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Feb 17, 2024 | 
sidelinesmagazine.com | Jessica Grutkowski |Elliette Baker
By Jessica GrutkowskiPortraits by Melissa FullerAn old soul in every sense, Leah Drew exudes the kind of maturity, poise and sportsmanship you don’t often see in young riders. At only 17 years old, Leah has competed at the FEI and Young Rider levels, earning top scores at National Finals, and was ranked number one in her division in 2022. Leah was born into the sport. Her grandmother always loved horses and dreamed of owning her own farm.
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Feb 17, 2024 | 
sidelinesmagazine.com | Elliette Baker
Story and Portraits by Tori KistlerGreat horses are not bought, they’re made. And that is exactly what Jordan Lubow is doing—making great horses, both in the show ring and at home. Her business journey started with her beloved horse Anthemis Z, aka Timmy, whom she purchased as a 3-year-old, green stallion, and has grown into a thriving business based in Ocala, Florida, at Opening Bell Farms. “I found Timmy at 2 a.m. on Instagram. He was jumping a little crossrail and I knew right away.
