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Jun 1, 2024 | 
useventing.com | Kimberly Gatto
Jun 01, 2024 Olivia Dutton: Eventing Genes and Family Strength This article originally appeared in the April 2024 edition of Sidelines magazine.
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May 18, 2024 | 
useventing.com | Kimberly Gatto
May 18, 2024 Will Coleman: Father, Eventer, Olympian This article originally appeared in the April 2024 Eventing Issue of Sidelines Magazine.
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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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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 | Kimberly Gatto |Elliette Baker
By Kimberly GattoPortraits by Melissa FullerJane Karol fondly remembers the first time she saw a horse and the magical way it made her feel. “When I was a child and I had the chance to be near a horse,” she said, “It was like my whole world was filled with awe.”Since that time, Jane—an accomplished dressage rider, trainer, author, and clinical psychotherapist—has parlayed her childhood passion into a profession spanning several decades. Her storied career is multi-faceted.
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Feb 17, 2024 | 
sidelinesmagazine.com | Kimberly Gatto |Elliette Baker
Story by Kimberly GattoPortraits by Emma Claire StephensCodi Harrison tried out more than 25 equines while on a horse-shopping trip in Denmark in early 2015. But it only took a moment for Codi to discover her horse of a lifetime—a stunning liver-chestnut Danish Warmblood by the name of Katholt’s Bossco. “As soon as I sat on him, I knew it was meant to be,” said the Wellington-based dressage professional. “I don’t even think I had trotted off. There was just something about him.
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Jul 13, 2023 | 
sidelinesmagazine.com | Kimberly Gatto |Elliette Baker
By Kimberly Gatto Portraits by Melissa Fuller When Liza Towell Boyd and her husband, Blake, brought their newborn daughter Elle home from the hospital, the first thing they did was stop at the barn. It was a tradition that had begun many years prior when Liza’s own parents, Jack and Lisa Towell, had brought her home. “My dad always told me how he brought me to the barn and held me on top of one of the horses,” Liza said. “And we felt we should continue that tradition with Elle.
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Jun 8, 2023 | 
sidelinesmagazine.com | Kimberly Gatto |Elliette Baker
By Kimberly GattoPortraits by Melissa FullerIt has been said that a true horseman and his mount are joined not by tack, but by trust—and Luke Jensen has proven himself to be more than worthy of that adage. As one of the top equitation riders of recent years, Luke is well-known within the horse show world for his ability to bring out the best in any horse he rides.
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May 7, 2023 | 
sidelinesmagazine.com | Kimberly Gatto |Elliette Baker
By Kimberly GattoFor every little girl who dreams of becoming a Disney star, Kayden Muller-Janssen is proof that all things are possible. The multi-talented young actress has won countless fans through her role as the lovable Hartley on the Disney Channel’s popular TV show “The Villains of Valley View.” She is also a gifted singer and songwriter whose music brings happiness to millions of listeners. Few fans know, however, that Kayden is a lifelong equestrian with a deep love of horses.
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Apr 11, 2023 | 
sidelinesmagazine.com | Kimberly Gatto |Elliette Baker
By Kimberly GattoPortraits by Melissa FullerOf the many lessons that Elisabeth “Liz” Halliday-Sharp learned from her father, resilience was perhaps the most important. Liz’s innate ability to overcome adversity has served her well in her quest to become one of the top event riders in the world. Through the highs and lows of a career with horses, Liz’s “can do” attitude has helped propel her through both triumph and defeat.
