For Horse People About Horse People November 2014 Priscilla Presley The Porter Brothers: Golden Boys of Show Jumping Appalachian Therapeutic Riding Center at Bright's Creek Priscilla Presley Is All Shook Up www.sidelinesnews.com $4.00 Issue FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES NOVEMBER 2014 1 2 SIDELINES NOVEMBER 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES NOVEMBER 2014 3 Blvd., Wellington, FL 33414. Periodical postage paid at West Palm Beach, FL 33414 and at additional POSTMASTER: Address changes should be sent to Sidelines, Inc., PMB 307, 4417 13th St., St. Cloud, FL 34769 ©Sidelines, Inc., 2014 All Rights Reserved 4 SIDELINES NOVEMBER 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES NOVEMBER 2014 5 Letter From The Editor few years ago I visited Graceland in Memphis, Tennessee, and enjoyed every minute of my tour of Elvis and Priscilla Presley’s mansion and grounds. In fact, as I look at our A beautiful cover of Priscilla taken at Graceland, I have my Pandora station set to Elvis tunes and am rocking and rolling along as I type. To say Priscilla Presley is all shook up about the world of the Tennessee Walking Horse industry would be an understatement. weren’t familiar with the practice of soring that takes place within the Jan Westmark, Editor-In-Chief world of the Tennessee Walkers. When Priscilla discovered the cruelty behind soring, she sprung into action. Read all about her journey from Graceland to out their hilarious reaction to little Michelle Tanner riding a horse. Washington, D.C. as she works diligently to help the breed that Elvis Speaking of riding a horse, our “Passion For Polo” columnist, loved so much. Priscilla isn’t the only celebrity in this issue — jump to the last traveler, and her adventures recently took her to Santa Barbara, California, to play polo. She not only played, but was also part of Full House and I’m happy to see her enjoying life as an equestrian. As each month in Sidelines, and also on Facebook, Twitter and horse people, we understand the show world, but that’s one thing the Instagram. I follow her on Instagram and love living vicariously through her amazing experiences — from swimming horses in leaves changing in our feature on the Appalachian Therapeutic Riding Center, located at Bright’s Creek, in Mill Spring, North Carolina. I live nearby and can attest to the fact that the leaves are always impressive this time of year. Two young riders who are also impressive, and whose lives have changed recently, are Texas brothers Lucas and Wilton Porter. The siblings were gold medal Rider Championships and I think you’ll be inspired by their ride into history. As you enjoy riding in the beautiful fall weather, make sure to also ride along with Sidelines in both print and digital. The great thing about our digital edition — in addition to exclusive stories — is that you can pull it up on your phone or tablet while sitting on a tack trunk or while hacking on the trails. (I know you all ride and use your cell Jan Westmark Editor-In-Chief [email protected] Mary-Kate Olsen competing at the Hampton Classic Horse Show. Photo by John Roca 6 SIDELINES NOVEMBER 2014 FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE FOR HORSE PEOPLE • ABOUT HORSE PEOPLE SIDELINES NOVEMBER 2014 7 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR #Sidelines Stable Talk Bravo Philip Ricther #Tweets for Sidelines beating 51 other entries and he had not competed those former 51, and a friend of Philip’s for over 30 years, I can tell you he’s the kind of guy that you’re just as happy to see win, when you lose. Even if he — James Hastie Farewell To Bruce Duchossois I was blessed to have known Bruce many years Horses Are Art ago when I rode with Don Stewart, Rodney Jenkins and Mikey Cohen in the late 60s and 70s. In 1973 I I am so pleased your readers enjoyed the Dreamer Sidelines Song in the room. So fun. I am now 60 years old and call from one of my cohorts at another rescue here in unfortunately left the horse world and all the many, Colorado congratulating me on being so fortunate. many friends I had. It’s been wonderful reconnecting Horses are art to treasure. lately with many I had known during those wonderful — Barbara Wright years. Unfortunately, many old friends are passing away too soon and I oh so wish I had stayed in touch Sidelines throughout the years. My loss, but I feel blessed that Magazine. This art issue was so much fun. I really I knew them and have such great memories of all. No enjoyed the amazing artist and their various horsey one can take that away from me. styles and mediums. Do you think I could take the Rest in Peace my dear ole friend Bruce and I hope “Argentine Polo Brothers” home with me? you will remember me when we meet again. — Alice Wessel — Jennifer Lobrano Plouff Thank you to Sidelines Magazine for the beautifully presented article on my equine paintings. The article was well written and the images looked lovely. What an honor to be interviewed by Sophie St.Clair, a gifted John Klopp Saves equestrian and talented writer who also happens to be The Day – But Not wonderful equestrian artists articles. — Lyn St.Clair Alone! As much as we would like to thank Sidelines and A Message For many others who are responsible for the success of Mashomack Polo Club. 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