Jessica Grutkowski

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.

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.

Feb 16, 2024 | sidelinesmagazine.com | Jessica Grutkowski |Elliette Baker

By Jessica GrutkowskiPortraits by Melissa FullerAnia Knapinska has accomplished more than most people dream of in a relatively short lifetime. She has trained with Olympians, legendary equestrians and pioneers of our sport across every discipline—all while simultaneously earning a PhD in molecular pharmacology. While no one in her family was born with the “horse gene,” Ania credits her mother for her love of horses.