Passionate for Both Horses and the Hamptons, Annette and Matt Lauer Bring Bright Side Farm to Life
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1/22Photographs by Doug YoungMatt and Annette share a laugh alongside Lupo, a 15-year-old Hanoverian.
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2/22Photographs by Doug YoungBright Side Farm’s head trainer, Juan Estrella, takes to the jumps in one of two outdoor rings on the property, located on the grounds of a former nursery in Water Mill.Photographs by Doug YoungBright Side Farm’s head trainer, Juan Estrella, takes to the jumps in one of two outdoor rings on the property, located on the grounds of a former nursery in Water Mill.
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3/22Photographs by Doug YoungThe western entrance to Bright Side Farm, which hews closely to a modern barn–style vernacular. The stunning details and meticulous design are the work of Dave Zublin, who owns Old Town Barns in Dutchess County, New York.Photographs by Doug YoungThe western entrance to Bright Side Farm, which hews closely to a modern barn–style vernacular. The stunning details and meticulous design are the work of Dave Zublin, who owns Old Town Barns in Dutchess County, New York.
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4/22Photographs by Doug YoungLoredo, a bay horse, peers out from his stall in the horse barn.
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5/22Photographs by Doug YoungIn the soaring pine atrium, guests and clients can relax on a trio of roomy, tufted Chesterfield sofas on floors lined with concrete pavers; the walls feature prints of horses by East Hampton– and New York–based photographer Bob Tabor.Photographs by Doug YoungIn the soaring pine atrium, guests and clients can relax on a trio of roomy, tufted Chesterfield sofas on floors lined with concrete pavers; the walls feature prints of horses by East Hampton– and New York–based photographer Bob Tabor.
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6/22Photographs by Doug YoungSaddles at the ready in one of Bright Side Farm’s tack rooms.
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7/22Photographs by Doug YoungAnnette Lauer’s tack room is lined with assorted bridles, crops, and riding gear.Photographs by Doug YoungAnnette Lauer’s tack room is lined with assorted bridles, crops, and riding gear.
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8/22Photographs by Doug YoungBright Side Farm's central courtyard, flanked by double rows of 36 stalls and overlooking 40 acres of paddocks, riding rings, and pasture.Photographs by Doug YoungBright Side Farm's central courtyard, flanked by double rows of 36 stalls and overlooking 40 acres of paddocks, riding rings, and pasture.
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11/22Photographs by Doug YoungDaughter Romy Lauer rides Bonaparte in the 24,000-square-foot indoor riding ring, which features a sand-based surface that cushions horses’ hooves.Photographs by Doug YoungDaughter Romy Lauer rides Bonaparte in the 24,000-square-foot indoor riding ring, which features a sand-based surface that cushions horses’ hooves.
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12/22Photographs by Doug YoungLauer says he’s more comfortable on a different kind of saddle, working on the farm.Photographs by Doug YoungLauer says he’s more comfortable on a different kind of saddle, working on the farm.
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13/22Photographs by Doug YoungHorses stretch their legs in the all-weather octagonal walker.
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17/22Photographs by Doug YoungGrooms Jose de Jesus Llamas Gonzalez and Ramon Uribe at the entry to the atrium.Photographs by Doug YoungGrooms Jose de Jesus Llamas Gonzalez and Ramon Uribe at the entry to the atrium.
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18/22Photographs by Doug YoungSon Thijs Lauer with Finn, a miniature pony.
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19/22Photographs by Doug YoungThe horse barn features rubberized walkways, hoses for cleaning each stall, and hatches for dropping hay.Photographs by Doug YoungThe horse barn features rubberized walkways, hoses for cleaning each stall, and hatches for dropping hay.
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20/22Photographs by Doug YoungAssistant manager and trainer Merry Harding with Bright Side Farm client Ella Crocitto and her horse, Mouse.Photographs by Doug YoungAssistant manager and trainer Merry Harding with Bright Side Farm client Ella Crocitto and her horse, Mouse.
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21/22Photographs by Doug YoungRomy rides past an allée of oak trees that frame a pathway to the main building’s formal entrance.Photographs by Doug YoungRomy rides past an allée of oak trees that frame a pathway to the main building’s formal entrance.
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22/22Photographs by Doug YoungA jump fashioned of stacked rough-hewn logs lies along the cross-country fieldPhotographs by Doug YoungA jump fashioned of stacked rough-hewn logs lies along the cross-country field
This article appears in the July-1 2015 issue of HC&G (Hamptons Cottages & Gardens).
