BRIANNA
MEIGHAN
Embracing Her Role
As a Pony Mom
DR. STEPHANIE
DAVIS
Veterinarian,
Entrepreneur
and Mother
CHARLOTTE
JORST
Working Hard at
Living Her Best Life
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LILA KILBY
At Home at Balsam Mountain Preserve
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SPORTS PSYCHOLOGY
MARGIE SUGARMAN
Equestrians Supporting Equestrians
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WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
JESS JONES &
EQUESTRIAN GARDENS
Transforming Equestrian Environments
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WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
JACKIE COHEN & HOOFBOOKS
Taking Horses Into Account
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WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
KAREN BORNE &
BORNÉ SADDLERY
Thriving and the Saddle
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EVENTING
MARY BESS DAVIS
Her Rocky Road to the
USA Eventing Nations Cup Team
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SHOW TIME
2025 TERRANOVA WINTER SERIES
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SIDELINES SPOTLIGHT
EMILY WYGOD BUSHNELL
An Endeavor to Change Lives
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DRESSAGE
SARAH MILLS
Success From Scratch
On the cover:
Brianna Meighan, with her sons William Hanna,
left, and Julian Hanna, in Wellington, Florida.
Brianna is an entrepreneur and founder and
CEO of FORTE NATURALS, a gluten-free vitamin
supplement brand.
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About this photo:
Brianna with William,12, left, and Julian, 10,
with Bocas Marvelous, owned by
Ponies and Palms Show Stables.
Photos by Melissa Fuller,
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COVER STORY
BRIANNA MEIGHAN
Embracing Her Role as a Pony Mom
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DRESSAGE
CHARLOTTE JORST
Working Hard at Living Her Best Life
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SIDELINES SNAPSHOT
LINDA DRATTELL
Humor From Manure and
Healing Out of Hearing Loss
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UNBRIDLED
PENNY LOMBARDO
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WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
DR. HANNAH DODSON &
LEADLINE WELLNESS
Leading Others to Better Lives
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WOMEN ENTREPRENEURS
DR. STEPHANIE DAVIS
Veterinarian, Entrepreneur and Mother
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EVENTING
VALERIE PRIDE
The Spring Scoop!
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SHOW JUMPING
CAMERON TRIMINO
Feeling the Spark
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Celebrating Women
Entrepreneurs in the
Equestrian World
JAN WESTMARK BAUER,
Editor-In-Chief
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Letterfrom the editor
Brianna Meighan
Photo by Melissa Fuller
Dr. Stephanie Davis
Photo by Kelly Adler
Charlotte Jorst
Photo by Melissa Fuller
he May issue is one of my favorites as we celebrate amazing and talented women in the
equestrian world. All the entrepreneur stories are inspiring and after reading this issue
you might feel like you can do anything you set your mind to—just like the ladies who
are featured.
Brianna Meighan, who graces our cover this month, does it all: She is a television star,
model, attorney, equestrian, FEI Certified Coach, marathoner, blogger, wife and mom. To top
it all off, Brianna is an entrepreneur and created her own line of vitamins in 2015—FORTE
NATURALS—becoming a pioneer in the gluten-free vitamin supplement industry.
I enjoyed getting to know Brianna and her sons, and I know you’ll love the amazing photos
taken by photographer Melissa Fuller. Brianna’s sons love their life in the jumper ring, and while
she is busy as an entrepreneur, Brianna is fully embracing this stage of her life as a pony mom.
I’m excited for everyone to get to know Brianna.
I also loved getting to know Dr. Stephanie Davis, a veterinarian from Virginia. Stephanie’s
companies include Davis Equine, Virginia Equine Rehabilitation & Performance Center and
Be Safe. I love that Stephanie’s desire to become a veterinarian stemmed from being part of
Pony Club when she was young, where she learned an excellent foundation for safety and horse
management which sparked her interest in veterinary medicine.
Stephanie’s entrepreneurial spirt is strong, and I know you’ll enjoy getting to know her.
Stephanie is also mom to an adorable little girl, Henley, and to her horse Calvin. Stephanie had
hopes of making Calvin into her next event horse, but when she discovered Calvin’s real talent
lies in dressage, she decided to follow her heart horse and will be riding him down centerline in
the future.
Speaking of dressage, I can’t wait for you to meet Grand Prix dressage rider Charlotte Jorst,
who currently has four Grand Prix dressage horses and has developed them herself. Charlotte
represented Team USA on a Nations Cup team in 2015 at the CDIO5* Rotterdam, helping the
U.S. take home the bronze aboard her Nintendo.
Charlotte believes if you want to do something, just start doing it—and she started by
creating a watch company called Skagen Designs Ltd., which was bought by Fossil. Then, after
Charlotte received a skin cancer diagnosis, she embarked on creating a clothing line featuring
UV-protective shirts, and Kastel Denmark was born.
There are so many more amazing women to meet in this issue, and I hope they will inspire
you and light a spark in your entrepreneurial spirit that will take you on an amazing ride!
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April issue of Sidelines magazine (“Karen Rohlf:
Magic in the Horse-Human Relationship” by
Laura Scaletti).
—Susan McClafferty
Thank you to Jan Westmark Bauer, Shya Beth
and Mark Kerley for all your wonderful help,
time and consideration. The article came out
great and the feedback has been very positive
(“Barbara Borck-Hart: Painting the Twists and
Turns of Polo” by Shya Beth).
—Barbara Borck-Hart
march Issue
I am so fortunate to call Rowan a
friend (“Rowan O’Riley: Lifting
Others to Reach Their Dreams”
by Britney Grover). This is a great
article and I can’t help but smile at
the art in the photos. Rowan was
one of the first people to help me reach the next
level with my work and I can’t thank her enough.
Dream big! Congrats to Rowan O’Riley and
Rebecca Hart. To the next big dream, ladies!
—Tammy Tappan
This is awesome (“Morgan Measey: Anything
But Typical for Brooke USA” by Britney
Grover). Congrats, Morgan.
—Marina Rubin
sidelines spotlight
Sidelines is excited to feature Brianna
Meighan, left, on the cover of the May Women
Entrepreneurs Issue! Thank you to Sidelines
photographer Melissa Fuller for the beautiful
photos. Don’t miss Brianna’s story about her life
as a mom, horse person and entrepreneur!
Fantastic article (“Keirstin Scott: From Pony
Dreams to the International Derby Ring” by
Jessica Grutkowski)! In addition, I would add
that Keirstin is a kind, thoughtful, caring, bright,
talented and special young woman!
—Kathie Grieco-Liviccori
What a great article, Keirstin (“Keirstin Scott:
From Pony Dreams to the International Derby
Ring” by Jessica Grutkowski)! You are awesome!
—Victoria Hanrahan Bogart
Thank you so much for the time and effort you
put into my piece (“Greylin Booth: Finding
Her Passion” by Laura Scaletti). It is beautifully
written, thoughtfully framed, and really brings
my story to life. It was a pleasure working
with Laura and Lauren—they approached the
writing process and photography with care,
curiosity and professionalism. Thank you again
for the opportunity and for the care you put into
your publication. I hope we’ll have the chance to
work together again in the future.
—Greylin Booth
To say I am proud of this young lady doesn’t even
come close to how I truly feel (“Lia Screnci: In Her
Happy Place” by Laura Scaletti). Lia, watching
you follow your dreams bring tears to my eyes and
makes me incredibly thankful to be your mom.
—Cynthia Screnci
Great article (“Lia Screnci: In Her Happy Place”
by Laura Scaletti)! Many accomplishments with
so many hours of work behind them! It takes a
village and she has a great one!
—Anita Walls
Very nice and well deserved, Lia (“Lia Screnci:
In Her Happy Place” by Laura Scaletti).
—Michel Assouline
So happy for you! Bursting with pride (“Ali Potasky:
What Dreams Are Made Of” by Laura Scaletti).
—Kristina Kinsman Maynard
Love, love, love this! Awesome article—
FANTASTIC photos (“Ali Potasky: What
Dreams Are Made Of” by Laura Scaletti).
—Susie Fennell
So fun to be featured in the April edition of
Sidelines magazine with the amazing photos from
Susan of Mareish Media (“Karen Rohlf: Magic
in the Horse-Human Relationship” by Laura
Scaletti). Thank you, Laura Scaletti, for the
beautiful article.
—Karen Rohlf
It’s here, it’s here! So honored to observe and
photograph the compassionate and talented
Karen Rohlf and her Dressage Naturally for the
What an honor to be featured in this beautiful
magazine (“Meghan O’Donoghue: Thankful for
the Gift of Horses” by Kimberly Gatto). I can’t
say enough about this team and how they made
magic of writing about my equestrian story and
what fuels my dreams. This whole process was a
pleasure and I will always cherish it.
—Meghan O’Donoghue
Congratulations, Meghan! Great article, and
wonderful photos (“Meghan O’Donoghue:
Thankful for the Gift of Horses” by Kimberly
Gatto)!
—Karen Strow
We love Meghan and Palm Crescent (“Meghan
O’Donoghue: Thankful for the Gift of Horses”
by Kimberly Gatto)! Congratulations on your
many successes—so beautiful!
—Sue Grant Smith
Just saw it at my local Dover store this afternoon
(“Meghan O’Donoghue: Thankful for the Gift
of Horses” by Kimberly Gatto)!
—Christine Duff Neff
So grateful to Sidelines magazine, Sophia Donohue
Photography and Jessica Grutkowski for including
me in the April issue of Sidelines (“Keirstin Scott:
From Pony Dreams to the International Derby
Ring” by Jessica Grutkowski)!
—Keirstin Scott
Wow! An amazing story of success and doing
what you love (“Keirstin Scott: From Pony
Dreams to the International Derby Ring” by
Jessica Grutkowski). The pictures are great too.
Congratulations!
—Debra Sheely
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Don’t miss three-day eventer Mary Bess Davis’
story in this issue. What a ride she has had!
Sidelines is happy to share her story and thanks
to photographer Kacy Brown, left, for the
beautiful photos.
Sidelines loved catching up with our writer
Jessica Grutkowski at HITS Ocala. Thanks,
Jessica, for being part of the Sidelines team! Left
to right, Editor-in-Chief Jan Westmark Bauer,
Jessica, and Jerry Bauer.
Riders and attendees enjoyed soaking up
knowledge at the Trainer Symposium East, led
by Julie Winkel and Linda Allen at Oldfields
School in Maryland. Julie and Linda were also
joined by guest speakers, including John French.
It’s always great to stop in the HITS Show
Office in Ocala and visit with show secretaries
Troy Powell, left, and Alexandria Frake.
Sidelines photographer Pam Jensen, left, who
is also the press secretary at the Carolina
Horse Park (CHP) in Raeford, North
Carolina, with CHP Chief Administrative
Officer Irina Shklyar.
Sidelines is excited to see Charles Pinnell, left, the
new executive director at Carolina Horse Park,
with Greg Le Vitre, the grounds manager, and
Heidi Grimm Powell. Thanks for showing off
issues of Sidelines!
Sidelines photographer Melissa Fuller, center,
enjoyed catching up with Bill Rube, left, and
Will Baker of Coast To Coast Equestrian
while at the World Equestrian Center in
Ocala, Florida.
This issue is packed with amazing stories on
Women Entrepreneurs, including Jackie Cohen,
right, founder of the equestrian accounting
service HoofBooks. Don’t miss Jackie’s story, and
the gorgeous photos taken by Kacy Brown.
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SIDELINES
SNAPSHOT
Lila Kilby is one of perhaps few people in the world
who can say they have their dream job—even
fewer who have found it by 30. Lila began riding
when she was 6 years old at a barn near where
she was born and raised, in Greenville, South
Carolina, “and I haven’t ever quit,” she summarized.
That passion led to finding a job—and a home—
she intends to keep forever.
“I always knew I’d be in the horse world; for a
while I thought veterinarian, but realized that wasn’t
going to be the best fit during my undergraduate
career,” Lila said. “When I graduated, I took a job as
a veterinarian assistant for Palm Beach Equine, and
we worked the Lexington, Lamplight and Traverse
City circuits. It was a great experience, but a lot of
travel, so I knew it wouldn’t be the long-term fit, as
I’m a total homebody!”
This “homebody” found her perfect “at-home job”
the first time she drove to Balsam Mountain
Preserve, a private mountain community
in Sylva, North Carolina. Now, she’s been there
seven years as the equestrian director.
LILA
KILBY
Did you grow up in a horse family?
No; my family is very bemused by my horse-girl
behavior! My dad’s mother rode growing up, and
she was a big proponent of my riding career, as
was my mother’s cousin Berkeley. My parents
were incredibly supportive, but it definitely wasn’t
in the immediate blood. My big ‘this is it’ moment
was when we were visiting a family friend who
owned Tennessee Walkers in the low county, not
long after I’d started beginner lessons. He put me
on this great horse named Sunny, and we rode
all over his property. It was amazing, for a kid
from town who’d not even gotten to trot around
an arena yet. I so distinctly remember the feeling
of riding through the field; I think it may be one
of my earliest memories I can still picture clearly.
From then on, I was hooked.
What was your riding life like as you grew up?
I started at a great lesson barn at 6, moved to
a dressage barn at 8, and then to a Western/
hunter barn around 9. After that, my best friend’s
parents bought land and built a farm, so I
moved there. My first horse was an 18-year-old
Thoroughbred mare who hadn’t received the
‘retirement’ memo, so we weren’t the best fit.
We gave her to my vet, and she passed just a
few years ago at a healthy 36, so she definitely
had miles left! Then I got an angel of a little bay
Quarter Horse gelding, and he and I became
best buddies. I kept him through high school,
leased him to a high school near Clemson while
I attended, and then donated him to the Connie
Maxwell Home For Girls, where he worked
magic in their program.
I was never an overly competitive kid in any
way, so I really just grew up loving the barn and
horses, and while I took lessons because I wanted
to be a good rider and steward for my horses,
I never had big competition goals. My parents
were A-OK with that! I had a great experience
riding in different barns under different trainers
on a variety of horses, and I know that helped
develop the sort of rider I am today.
Lila Kilby and her dogs Goose, left, and
Bagel, with Dakota owned by Sally Halevy.
AT HOME AT BALSAM
MOUNTAIN PRESERVE
By Britney Grover
Portraits by Tim Hord
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