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When There is Only Hope and Horses, Part 1
Hello all and welcome to the world of The Hopeful Amateur! As Sidelines’ newest writer, I will have a monthly column about the equestrian world from a novice amateur’s point of view featured in...
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Making the Most of Wild Winter Weather with Help from George H. Morris and...
In an unusual turn of events, the winter weather has begun to seriously affect us in southern Alabama. The freezing rain and sleet even has a name, Leon. Read more at the source: Making the Most of...
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Horseware Ireland is Looking for a Hopeful Amateur to Sponsor!
While checking out grand prix show-jumper Saer Coulter’s Facebook page the other day, I saw a post she shared about a contest being held by one of her prestigious sponsors, Horseware Ireland. Their...
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Sound effects won’t earn extra points in the hunter ring.
We all have our quirks. Read more at the source: Sound effects won’t earn extra points in the hunter ring. Article excerpt posted on Sidelinesnews.com from The Hopeful Amateur. The post Sound effects...
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Road to the Horse 2014
Lexington has been through one of its most trying winters in decades and it is still not over. Sunny, 70 degree days are enjoyed once or twice a week only to be followed by a day or two of bitter cold...
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Getting involved in Lexington’s equine community, even without a horse of my own
This weekend from the beach in Florida, I finally had a few moments to reflect on everything that’s taken place since our move back to Lexington. And I’ve realized that even without a horse of my own,...
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The Hopeful Amateur Hits the Big Times at Rolex Kentucky!
Wow! Who ever would have thought little old me would find myself the middle of so much Rolex excitement! In my wildest dreams, I wouldn’t have imagined that I would be sitting here, writing this blog,...
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The Hopeful Amateur Hits the Big Times at Rolex Kentucky, Part 2
Well another Rolex has come and gone, but this will certainly be one I will remember fondly for a long time to come. Friday, the second day of dressage, was the only day of the weekend that saw bad...
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The Hopeful Amateur on the Horse Radio Network
At the beginning of May, I had the honor of being a guest on the Dressage Radio Show , a weekly show hosted by Reese Koffler-Stanfield of Maplecrest Farm and Philip Parkes of Philip Parkes Equestrian...
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