Georgiana de Rham


I am a graduate student in English Literature and occasionally write freelance. You can see some of my freelance work below.

Phnom Penh Sandwich Station Offers a Taste of Southeast Asia in White River Junction

I first tried the Phnom Penh Sandwich Station's eponymous sandwich during a sunset hike up Mount Cardigan for a friend's wedding celebration. Love was in the air as we ate under a starry night sky. For me and that colorful, crunchy sandwich bursting with flavor, it was love at first bite. Ever since, I've made a point to pick one up every time I'm near White River Junction. I eat mostly vegan, so my Phnom Penh filling choice is always the fried tofu with spicy soy sauce ($12.95), which I or...

Georgi de Rham: A big problem is that our systems have an insatiable appetite for energy

This commentary is by Georgi de Rham, who has lived and worked in Chittenden County for four years. She works in agriculture and food distribution. I commend Alison Despathy’s recent criticism of the electric vehicle surge, particularly her attention to the human rights issues and environmental hazards that accompany cobalt and lithium mining. However, John Greenberg raises an excellent counterpoint in his Dec. 13 letter to the editor, noting that we must move on from our reliance on fossil fu

Texas

In order to transport horses from Mexico to the United States by truck, the USDA requires a mandatory three day quarantine in a facility just north of the Texas/Mexico border. Due to organizational misfires and the general trappings of bureaucracy, the quarantine period often extends into the four to five day range, pending paperwork, transportation, and the efficiency of the border crossing itself. One autumn, I accompanied two horses to Mexico and back, and though I was technically traveling alone, I ended up crossing the border with a small cohort of Mexican American men, also professional grooms, whose respective employers were using the same horse transportation company as my boss.

Groom Spotlight: Teaghan James Works Hard And Lives Life To The Fullest

If you’ve spent some time around the Winter Equestrian Festival’s International Ring in Wellington, Fla., chances are you’ve caught sight of Teaghan James and her energetic, friendly smile, holding a well turned out horse in an Artisan Farms show scrim. James works for Canadian rider Tiffany Foster, who rides and trains out of the Ziegler’s Artisan Farms. Though James has been with Foster for the past two and a half years, her grooming career began long before that. Canadian herself, James gre

Groom Spotlight: To Rene Tovar, All Horses Are Created Equal

Find yourself at any major American horse show or equitation final, and chances are you’ll also find Rene Tovar, caring for some of the best presented equitation horses on the showgrounds. A professional groom since 1998, Tovar has spent the last six years contributing to the successful team at Stacia Madden’s Beacon Hill Show Stables. At Beacon Hill, Tovar has cared for several top horses and traveled the American horse show circuit. “I like this stable and this farm because it is really compe

One To Watch: Emma Butchard Is Doing The Work To Succeed At Grand Prix Show Jumping

Watch Emma Butchard ride and you see a typical young professional making her way in the grand prix ring. But keep watching her after the class, and you’ll see something a bit more remarkable in this day and age. Butchard will be the one leading her horse back to the barn. She’ll unbraid him herself, wash his legs, poultice him, blanket him and pick his stall before putting him away for the night. Butchard’s horses really are like family—not only does she ride and train them, she does all the c

Groom Spotlight: Zane Josta Has Gone From Latvia To Ohlala

Zane Josta, Lauren Hough’s head groom, has been a critical member of the team since 2013, and she travels with Hough and her string to competitions around the world. But Josta was on the verge of quitting grooming entirely when she first connected with Hough. She was feeling a little burnt out and didn’t have her next job lined up. However, after meeting Hough at a horse show in London, Josta became intrigued by the opportunity to learn about the American style of show jumping and life in the U

Amateurs Like Us: Popp Helps Two-Legged And Four-Legged Patients

Shannon Popp knows all about overcoming challenges. The 30-year-old pharmacist started riding at age 6 following an accident with a piece of furniture: A desk fell on her hand and severed her middle finger at the knuckle. “My fingertip was literally hanging by a bunch of nerves, and that’s it!” Popp remembered. Doctors used two pins and several stitches to reattach it. Following the surgery, a young Popp became fearful and anxious about engaging in everyday activities. In an effort to help her