ELLIE
GOODFRIEND
Fighting the Good Fight
AUDRINA McCALL
For the Love of Ponies
RYAN HASELDEN
Heart-Stopping Competition
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EVENTING
THE REDDENS
Riding and a Realty Show
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DRESSAGE
GEORGE WILLIAMS
Introducing Our Youth to a Life With Horses
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HUNTER-JUMPER
JAXON HOSHAW
Seizing Every Opportunity
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ART
AMY LAUGESEN
Modern Day Equine Relics
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DRESSAGE
ADALYNN NELSON, DARIAN KAUK
AND CLAIRE TUCKER
Laughing and Learning Dressage in Lincoln
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PONY RIDER
HAYLEY WALSTON
Pony Pens & Beautifully Different
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HUNTER-JUMPER
ADDISON LITMAN
Serious About Her Passion
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HUNTER-JUMPER
SYLVAIN HOURY &
LINDSEY KNIGHT
Secret to a Successful Partnership
On the cover:
Junior rider Ellie Goodfriend, from Wimberley,
Texas, with her horse Ton Amie Van Spieveld,
known as Tommy.
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About this photo:
Ellie, with her horse RSH Kallahan Z,
known as Muffin, overcame serious health issues and
is happy to be back in the saddle and competing.
Photos by Kacy Brown, kacybrownphotography.com
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PONY RIDER
DANA LYNN GRACE SAPP
From Breyer Horses to Big Dreams
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SHOW TIME
OLD SALEM FARM
SPRING HORSE SHOWS
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SHOW TIME
TRACTOR SUPPLY COMPANY
$50,000 MUSIC COUNTRY
GRAND PRIX
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UNBRIDLED
ASHTON MAYE
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JUNIOR RIDER
RYAN HASELDEN
Heart-Stopping Competition
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PONY RIDER
AUDRINA MCCALL
For the Love of Ponies
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HUNTER-JUMPER
OLIVIA MURRAY
Being Part of a Village
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COVER STORY
ELLIE GOODFRIEND
Fighting the Good Fight
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EVENTING
VALERIE PRIDE
Win the Warm-Up...and More!
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Photo by Melissa Fuller
“Riding with the Reddens” left to right,
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Pony and Junior Riders—
The Future of Our Sport
JAN WESTMARK BAUER,
Editor-In-Chief
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Letterfrom the editor
Ellie Goodfriend
Photo by Kristie Scholten
Audrina McCall
Photo by Lindsay McCall
Ryan Haselden
Photo by Kacy Brown
very year I look forward to the Pony and Junior issue because our equestrian world is
filled with amazing young people—some very young—who have great stories, great
accomplishments and multiple accolades to their names. And this issue is just that—
story after story of pony and Junior riders who are making the equestrian world strong.
I’m excited to have Ellie Goodfriend on our cover. At 16 years old, Ellie has found success
in the show ring, but it took great strength to get there. Ellie was plagued with seizures that
left the doctors stumped and threatened her dreams of riding and showing. A trip to Boston
Children’s Hospital discovered the problem, and the solution was brain surgery.
It wasn’t an easy road, but she is now recovered and back in the ring. Ellie’s is a story of
perseverance, and with two great horses she has her sights set on someday qualifying for
Maclay, NCEA, WIHS and Jumpseat Finals. I know you’ll enjoy getting to know her.
I’ll always have a soft spot in my heart for ponies—so I love our story on 11-year-old pony
rider Audrina McCall. With her adorable pony, Greymeadows Colby, Audrina competes
in pony jumpers, but she doesn’t stop there. Audrina is also active in Pony Club, eventing,
foxhunting and vaulting. She’s one busy pony rider!
I visited Audrina at her farm earlier this year and I loved watching her taking care of the
horses and ponies in the barn. Her Pony Club training certainly shines through everything
she does, which makes the future of our sport look great. If you have a young person in your
life who has the opportunity to join Pony Club, jump at the chance. Pony Club isn’t just for
young riders—adults can also join!
I’m also pleased to share Ryan Haselden’s story in this issue. She’s a 14-year-old Junior rider
you may have heard of—from her accomplishments in the ring to a scary event a few months
ago when her heart stopped while she was competing in a jumper class at Fox Lea Farm in
Venice, Florida.
Thankfully, EMTs and an emergency doctor jumped in to help, and the show had an
automated external defibrillator (AED)—and Ryan’s life was saved. I think you’ll enjoy
getting to know Ryan and trust me, she is much more than her heart-stopping story. Ryan
travels the world to compete as a show jumper, and her need for speed doesn’t stop there—
she’s also working on earning her pilot’s license.
Pull up your tack trunk and sit back and enjoy the stories in this issue. I hope you’ll feel as
confident as I do as you meet each rider—the future of the horse world is bright thanks to
these talented pony and Junior riders.
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Naomi was featured in Sidelines magazine this
month (“Naomi Dachis: Rising Up After Being
Kicked Down” by Jessica Grutkowski). Jessica
wrote a really great article telling Naomi’s story.
Pretty crazy to see it in print. Thanks to Ella
Peterson for shooting the beautiful photos.
—Noah Dachis
Love this so much (“Naomi Dachis: Rising
Up After Being Kicked Down” by Jessica
Grutkowski)! Well done, Naomi!
—Alexandra Lee
So proud of you, Naomi (“Naomi Dachis:
Rising Up After Being Kicked Down” by
Jessica Grutkowski).
—Devon Serrano
Love it (“Naomi Dachis: Rising Up After
Being Kicked Down” by Jessica Grutkowski)!
Beautiful photos!
—Janeine Bunagan
Just saw the June issue! It’s fabulous! Great
article on Jake (“Jake Parker Wymard: His
Passion for Horses” by Laura Scaletti). So
many thank yous to you and your team. The
Unbridled came out great (“Unbridled With
Nikki Orna” by Britney Grover).
—Nikki Orna
How wonderful is this (“Emilie Goddard: A
Heart for Hafligners and a Passion for Corgis” by
Jessica Grutkowski)! Beautiful picture of you all!
—Denise Dillon
So excited to share that I was featured in
Sidelines magazine’s June edition (“Jenny
Cunningham: Creating the Content of a Great
Dressage Life” by Laura Scaletti). It was an
absolute honor. Thank you, Sidelines magazine,
and thank you, Kacy Brown Photography, for
the beautiful photos and Bingo’s new favorite
teddy bear! Thank you to Laura Scaletti for
bringing the story to life! It was so much fun to
be part of. Check out the June edition to read
the full story!
—Jenny Cunningham
Such a beautiful feature (“Jenny Cunningham:
Creating the Content of a Great Dressage Life”
by Laura Scaletti)!
—@with.grace.creative
I can’t wait to get a copy (“Jenny Cunningham:
Creating the Content of a Great Dressage Life”
by Laura Scaletti)! So proud of you guys, Jenny!
—@equestriennedecor
Dear Jan,
A quick note to say how honored and grateful I
am to have been selected to be on the cover of
the June issue of Sidelines! Kacy did an amazing
job with the pictures and Laura really captured
my story (“Jake Parker Wymard: His Passion
for Horses” by Laura Scaletti). You guys are the
best! Hope to see you soon!
—Jake Parker Wymard
So happy for my bestie Jake Parker Wymard
(“Jake Parker Wymard: His Passion for Horses”
by Laura Scaletti). The kindest and most
deserving person I know. Congratulations on
the cover and a wonderful article.
—Jordan Lubow
We are thrilled to share this month’s edition of
Sidelines magazine, featuring our very own Jake
Parker Wymard on the cover with his Hat Trick
(“Jake Parker Wymard: His Passion for Horses”
by Laura Scaletti)!
—Ashcombe Sporthorses, LLC
What a great picture! Congratulations Jake and
team (“Jake Parker Wymard: His Passion for
Horses” by Laura Scaletti).
—Laurie McDowell
Great photos and article (“Jake Parker Wymard:
His Passion for Horses” by Laura Scaletti)! And
a fabulous trainer and human!
—Shelley Herlihy
Can’t think of a more deserving guy (“Jake
Parker Wymard: His Passion for Horses” by
Laura Scaletti)! Great photo!
—Meg Joyner Robinson
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A huge thanks to Sidelines magazine for the fun
article and photo shoot with my favorite pony
(“Mary Bess Davis: Her Rocky Road to the USA
Eventing Nations Cup Team” by Helen Townes)!
—Mary Bess Davis
Great article in Sidelines (“Mary Bess Davis: Her
Rocky Road to the USA Eventing Nations Cup
Team” by Helen Townes). Can’t believe I knew
you back when. You were an incredible trainer
and coach then and now a superstar.
—Sheila Thiebaut Diehl
So proud of you, Sarah! You’re an inspiration
(“Sarah Mills: Success From Scratch” by Tori
Kistler)!
—Amanda Kunz
Great story and great pics (“Sarah Mills: Success
From Scratch” by Tori Kistler)!
—Cynthia Hancock
sidelines spotlight
It’s the July Sidelines Pony & Junior Issue and
Sidelines loves ponies of all ages and sizes!
Sidelines had the chance to visit Clovermeade
Farm in Tennessee where Jerry Bauer, left, met
Clovermeade Hide And Seek, known as Levi.
Thanks, Elizabeth Ivanovich, for introducing us
to all the foals!
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Sidelines is excited to feature Jaxon Hoshaw’s story
in this issue. Jaxon is only 17, but his dreams are
big and his future is bright! Thanks to Sidelines
photographer Kacy Brown for Jaxon’s photos.
So glad to have Laura Scaletti as part of the
Sidelines team. Laura is a talented writer and also
a talented rider. Laura competed with her horse
Red Horizon at the 2025 Devon Horse Show
and Country Fair.
Sidelines writer Helen Townes enjoyed her trip
to the 2025 Devon Horse Show and Country
Fair. Looks like Helen was getting ready to shop
till she dropped. How fun!
Sidelines visited Balsam Mountain Preserve in
Sylva, North Carolina, to catch up with Lila
Kilby, who runs their equestrian center and was
featured in our May issue. If you’re looking for
a place with cool weather to spend the summer
with your horses, Balsam Mountain Preserve is
the place to be! Jerry Bauer, right, even enjoyed
a riding lesson and trail ride.
Don’t miss Ryan Haselden’s story in this issue—
it’s definitely a must-read. From left to right, Will
Haselden, Lindsay Haselden, Ryan Haselden
and Sidelines photographer Kacy Brown. We
love that Kacy color-coordinated with the
Haselden family!
It looks like Sidelines photographer Kacy Brown,
second from left, was having a great time taking
photos of the stars of the Horse & Country
reality show “Riding with the Reddens.” From
left to right Abigail Bennett, Kacy, Emma
Redden and Annie Bennett.
Several years ago Sidelines did a story on Mary
Adams, right, the founder of The Sanctuary at
Red Bell Run in Columbus, North Carolina.
Recently, Sidelines Editor-In-Chief Jan Westmark
Bauer returned to visit Mary and was happy to
meet Red Bell staff member Shannon Mahony,
left, and Shelby Ann, a big draft molly mule also
known as “The Queen of Red Bell Run!”
Sidelines has arrived at the Salamander Hotel
in Middleburg, Virginia! Equestrian manager
Ashley Farrell and one of their beloved ponies,
Buddy, taking a break from their busy schedule
to catch up on some reading.
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he Redden Family has always adopted
a “go big or go home” attitude, so it
wasn’t surprising when their daughter
and two nieces began taking horseback riding
lessons that they jumped in feet first. Less than
one year after that first lesson, the Reddens had
a barn full of horses and were the stars of their
own real-world television series. Now in pre-
production for season three, “Riding with the
Reddens” focuses on navigating the intricacies of
the equestrian world, as three young riders chase
their five-star dreams.
Their love affair with horses began when the
global COVID-19 pandemic shut down film
studios on the West Coast. Summer Redden
and her daughter Emma—a rising actor already
working in television and theater—returned
to their family compound in Chattanooga,
Tennessee, to quarantine with their Aunt
Autumn and cousins Abigail and Annie. “All
three girls are home schooled and quickly found
themselves with too much free time on their
hands,” Summer said. “We’re not horse people,
so when they begged for lessons, my husband,
Jeremiah, and I were a bit apprehensive.”
Looking For a Leg Up
Emma began her riding journey at a hunter-
jumper barn, whereas Abigail and Annie started
off in the eventing world. “I was older than most
kids starting out, and the barn staff assumed I
knew more than I did,” Emma said. “Someone
would ask me to grab a girth and I literally had
no idea what they meant.”
In that moment, Summer saw an
opportunity. “I asked if we could take a video
of someone properly tacking up a horse. That
way, we would have a great reference point—
and who knows—maybe even help someone
else!” she said. “That’s truly how the idea for
our show came to fruition; I wanted to help
other first-time horse families.”
It wasn’t long before Emma decided to try
eventing. “It really freaked us out as parents,
especially not knowing anything about
horses,” Summer said. “Being in a ring seemed
controlled, but now they were going to be
in a cross-country field and jumping natural
obstacles.”
To help ease their fears, Summer and
Jeremiah insist the girls wear air vests, safety
THE
REDDENS
RIDING AND A REALITY SHOW
By Jessica Grutkowski
Portraits by Kacy Brown
EVENTING
The reality show “Riding with the Reddens”
stars eventing equestrians and real-life
cousins, left to right, Emma Redden,
Abigail Bennett and Annie Bennett.
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