LAURA CHAPOT - CHADO FARM
"Shooting Star" is one of our biggest fans, he won't eat any other treats!
Neshanic Station, NJ Chapot is the daughter of US Olympic veterans Mary and Frank Chapot. She has progressed through the equine ranks of ponies, equitation, and hunters, and now primarily rides show jumpers. As a junior and amateur rider she won nine USEF High Score Awards, was USEF and New Jersey Junior Equestrian of the Year and was the Eastern Conference Show Jumping Hall of Fame Amatuer-Owner Jumper Series Champion. Chapot entered the Grand Prix ring in 1995 aboard the famous “Gem Twist” with whom she won the Budweiser AGA Championships and was the American Grand Prix Association Rookie of the Year. Chapot has claimed over 40 Grand Prix victories with numerous horses including Gem Twist, Aiko, Sundance Kid, Green Card, Little Big Man, Sprite, Samantha, Cilthe Z, Church Road, Bradberry, and Umberto, and Quointreau Un Prince.
BRYNA CLOSSON - LARKSPUR FARM
Whitefish, MT Bryna is the trainer at Larkspur Farm in Kalispell, MT. She started riding at 5 years old and by 10 she began taking jumping lessons. Bryna rode in her first Grand Prix at Spruce Meadows at the age of 17 and placed 2nd. As a Junior rider, she was the recipient of the Desmond G. Griffin Memorial Scholarship at Spruce Meadows awarded to a junior rider displaying good horsemanship and sportsmanship. As an adult, Bryna continues to have many top 10 finishes in national level Grand Prix and World Cup Qualifiers. She attends shows throughout the United States and also competes regularly at Spruce Meadows and Thunderbird in Canada. Today, Bryna continues to get coaching from Rich Fellers and George Morris.
LAUREN CHUMLEY - DRESSAGE
Lauren is a USDF Bronze, Silver, and Gold medalist who is making her mark in both dressage and eventing. She has competed through Grand Prix and has earned multiple USDF year-end and All-Breeds Awards at the national level. In 2007, Lauren and SNF Maarta were National Champions at the American Eventing Championships, defeating a field of 75 entries. She completed her first Grand Prix on the Welsh/Morgan pony, Nyewyn, in March of 2013.
AMBER MITCHELL - HARTE BRASS RING FARM
Amber has been a professional rider for over 30 years. Amber has achieved many ribbons and accolades in A-Rated horse shows attended throughout New Jersey, Pennsylvania, New York, Connecticut and Florida.
TAMMY SRONCE - WORLD AND NATIONAL CHAMPION COWGIRL
Tammy Sronce is a multiple CMSA World and National Champion Cowgirl, National Rifle Champion and the first cowgirl to reach Level 6 status in the history of the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association. Tammy is also a recipient of the Craig Ferrell M.D Equestrian Safety Award for her promotion of riding helmets. Tammy resides in Stephenville, TX where she continues to teach and train mounted shooting horses. Currently Tammy is developing Freedom Horses. Freedom Horses is a non-profit organization based in Weatherford, Texas which is devoted to enabling women who have suffered domestic violence and assault to gain confidence and courage through a horsemanship program with hand selected horses.
ELLA D. - GLEN EDEN FARM
Ella is 9, and lives in Far Hills, NJ. She started riding when she was 6. She’s been training with Kathy Kunsman at Glen Eden farm in Chester, NJ.
Her first pony was Louie, AKA Benchwarmer. They did great in the Mini Stirrup division.Ella then moved up to Short Stirrup in October of 2013. Her new pony is named Prince Monticello. She has enjoyed many accomplishments including: Reserve at Sussex County, Garden State Horse Show, CJL in both Eq and Hunter, Middlesex County Horse Show (hunter), Champion at Four Seasons, Hits on the Hudson, Middlesex County (Eq), Hunterdon County (both Eq and hunter), Gladstone Horse Show, Circuit Championship for both Eq and Hunter for the Duncraven Winter Series.
TIK MAYNARD
THE THOROUGHBRED MAKEOVER - FREESTYLE 1ST PLACE: TIK MAYNARD ON MR. PLEASANTREE OWNED BY TIK MAYNARD
"My grandparents worked with horses, so did my parents. We have five generations of history in Vancouver. If you ever visit Vancouver go look for Southlands. Southlands is about one square mile. It is the only area within city limits that is zoned agriculturally. When my grandparents moved there everyone kept horses. When my parents had kids they supported their family by taking photos at horse shows and owning a tack shop. They were the first official photographers at Spruce Meadows. They wrote a book called “Horses in Focus”. Today my parents and two brothers still live there and still run a riding school and farm. Please stop by and say hi, they will appreciate it.
My Dad is a Grand Prix show jumping rider and coached the Modern Pentathletes at the 2012 Olympics in London. My mum is a Grand Prix Dressage rider. Today Jennifer manages Southlands Farm along with my brother, Jordan. My other brother, Telf, manages Southlands Riding Club and is also a Real Estate agent, with an emphasis on horse properties. My parents have coached me since I started riding. Now my wife and my parents help me.
Today my work combines 3-Day Eventing and Horsemanship. Although I love the thrill and challenge of eventing, if I could never ride again I would be perfectly happy to spend my days working with horses from the ground. Sinead and I spend the summers in New Jersey and the winters in Florida. So if you are in the area please visit, I’d love to catch up with you."
VIDEO: Tik Maynard & Mr. Pleasantree Retired Racehorse Project Freestyle 2015
MEGAN MOSIER - REVERIE MINIATURE HORSES
Megan began riding very early in life. She has been successful in multiple disciplines and breeds through the years, but has settled on the big personality and even bigger love of the American Miniature Horse. With so many people of all ages enjoying these tiny equines, it’s easy to see why this extremely versatile and affectionate breed is quickly growing in the equestrian world.
Megan's horses are in love with Enjoy Yums! She loves that they never break up in your pocket and are a healthy treat for any horse.
