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SIDELINESMAGAZINE | November/December 2026
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SIDELINESMAGAZINE | November/December 2026
SARAH POLLOCK
In my years of knowing Sarah as a client, friend and advisor, no one I’ve met builds trusting and
loving relationships with horses as well as she does. She’s able to get inside the head of every
horse that enters her training facility–the most challenging at every end of the spectrum. And if
she gets one with a clean slate, her ability to bring them up the ranks is remarkable. What more
can you ask for than a happy, healthy horse that loves their job?
~Linda R. Moss
I’ve known Sarah for several years, both as a
fellow professional and as someone I trusted
to help me with a young horse. We also had
the opportunity to share a barn, which gave
me a firsthand appreciation for the way she
approaches her work every day. Sarah is a
thoughtful, competent horsewoman with
a wonderful ability to read each horse as
an individual. She is professional, patient
and consistent, and always puts the horse’s
confidence and understanding at the center of
her training. I have a great deal of respect for
her as both a rider and trainer.
~Allison Mathy Lyric Dressage
Sarah Pollock brings a rare combination of
professionalism, experience and genuine
horsemanship to the sport. She’s thoughtful
in her approach, straightforward in her
communication and an absolute pleasure to
work with.
~David Nelson, Oaks & Iron Equestrian
Sarah Pollock is the complete package of a
professional horse trainer and coach. She
understands the importance of quality horse
care and professionalism in conducting
business in a competitive industry. I will always
do business with Sarah and recommend her to
anyone wanting to buy, sell or train horses and
students! She is the real deal.
~Julie Winkel, Maplewood Stables, Inc.
I’ve known Sarah for 28 years and she is still the
hardest working and most honest horsewoman
I’ve ever known. Her dedication to the sport
and the love of the horses is apparent in
everything she does. Her horses and riders are
developed through her passion, knowledge
and kindness, allowing them to unlock their
individual talents and strengths.
~Natalie McMahon, Leap of Faith Equestrian
In an industry where horses can easily become
assets instead of seen as the living, breathing
beings they are, Sarah is a breath of fresh air.
She has built a program that truly puts the
horse first and because of that, the performance
follows. She doesn’t take shortcuts or sacrifice
the horse for the result. For me, that is what a
true horseman is.
-Molly Paladino, Spirit Horse Collective