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Who's Who Riders in the Spotlight

Update! Kathy Priest - Woodspring Farm - Versailles, Kentucky
Dressage Rider, Trainer and Instructor

Kathy Priest continues to live a double-life, enjoying the fruits of her labors in the dressage ring and on the racetrack.  In addition to actively racing some of their own homebreds, Kathy and her husband Gary, a well known and respected veterinarian, run their 300 acre farm in Versailles, Kentucky.

With clients doing well on the racetrack and in the dressage arena. Kathy Priest continues to enjoy great success with current and new dressage horses and long-time friends and clients.

This year has brought some exciting new horses to Woodspring Farm, from several young horses to an exciting new Grand Prix mount owned by longtime friend and sponsor April Harris. See what's new and who's who at Woodspring Farm, as Jeannie Blancq visits with Kathy Priest, her horses, friends, and farm.

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New! Kenneth McGrath - Dressage Rider, Trainer, Clinician

Kenneth McGrath and McGrath Stables in Illinois are the epitome of a laid-back, fun, family environment, with a competitive edge. With classical roots influenced by mentor Willy Schultheis, McGrath shares his knowledge with his students in their successful dressage barn in Wauconda, Illionois. They moved in to their current facility eight years ago when Annie was just one.  They have 20 stalls, an indoor arena, a full-size outdoor arena, and a lot of turnout on their six acres.  “We’re a small place,” he says.  “We really try and tailor it to the individual person.  That was our goal when we started.  Almost everybody can ride in their own time.” Read More....

New! Barbara Strawson
FEI Dressage Rider, Trainer, Instructor and Author

Barbara Strawson draws on an exceptional background for her career as a dressage rider and trainer.  Barbara trained for three years in Germany with Olympic gold medalist Nicole Uphoff-Selke.  She has trained horses through the FEI levels, competed Grand Prix internationally, and earned her USDF bronze and silver medals.  Barbara is now back in the United States, with horses and students in training in Maryland. Barbara trained for three years in Germany with Olympic gold medalist Nicole Uphoff-Selke.  She has trained horses through the FEI levels, competed Grand Prix internationally, and earned her USDF bronze and silver medals.  Barbara is now back in the United States, with horses and students in training in Maryland. Read More....

New! Jodie Kelly
Dressage Rider, Trainer, Clinician

Jodie Kelly is the best of all worlds.  She has the exuberance and positive attitude of someone just starting out in the sport yet has the experience and knowledge of a seasoned professional.  This dressage aficionado has been trained by the best, spending her childhood summers at Anky van Grunsven's barn in Holland, and is currently working with Courtney King after organizing a successful fund raiser in her hometown. Splitting her year between her home base in Destin, Florida, and the winter months in Wellington, Jodie brings her students, horses and her beloved corgi Derby on the road to successs, and has the show record to prove it.Read More....

Dressage Riders, Trainers, Clinicians, and Horse Agents

• Patricia Becker
  Patricia Becker is the classic example of a dedicated young rider who patiently paid her dues and over time built up a filled to capacity clientele, an honest reputation, and the support of many top riders. Located in Illionois and Wisconsin Patti and her students are making an impact in their region and beyond. (6/07 MPH)
• Charlotte Bredahl-Baker
  For a young woman who first came to America from Denmark with no job, very little English, and just a dream, Charlotte has come a long way. A member of the bronze-medal winning 1992 U.S. Olympic Dressage Team, Charlotte Bredahl-Baker has shown great success as a competitive rider and as a breeder, trainer and dressage teacher. She is also a highly respected “ S” judge and coach of young riders.(6/07 LK)
• Suzanne Dansby
  Owner of Dancing Horse Dressage in Atlanta, Georgia, this determined mother of two, trains and teaches, while competing on her 2 FEI mounts, Cooper, a ten-year-old Holsteiner gelding, and KWPN Kasper.Named as an alternate to the 2006 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games Dressage Team with Cooper, Suzanne has achieved a dream come true, through hard work and determination. (01/08 JRPR)
• Shannon Dueck
  A seasoned international competitor Shannon Dueck has represented her native country, Canada,at the 1999 Pan Am Games, the 2002 World Equestrian Games,the 2003 World Cup Final, and the 2003 Open European Dressage Championships. Now a year-round resident in Wellington, Florida (1/08 LK)
• Lendon Gray
  Lendon Gray  has taken a new direction in life, dedicating her years of experience and success in the dressage world to helping others follow in her footsteps, especially younger riders Since 1999 she has been the driving force behind Lendon's Youth Dressage Festival. (01/07 LK)
• Anne Gribbons
  FEI Dressage judge and rider. Anne Gribbons trained by Col Ljundqust, Harry Boldt and Herbert Rehbein. She is an important spokesperson in the dressage world through her articles (6/07 MP)
• Christy Lynn Hart
  Director of Equine Services at Hiwassee College - Being a working student is how she paid for lessons. Most of those working student positions were in hunter/jumper barns. Now Christy Lynn Hart has students of her own as the head of Equine Services at Hiwassee College in Madisonville, Tennessee as the adjunct professor at the college teaching equestrian studies. The program offers two tracts of study for students enrolled in equine science. (3/08 LK)
• Catherine Haddad
  An American dressage rider who lives and trains in Vechta, Germany, she now represents the USA in competitions throughout Germany and Europe at both the national and international levels. With her current mount, Maximus JSS, the following international results earned Haddad a nomination to the Shortlist for the World Equestrian Games in Aachen 2006.(4/07 MP)
• Tami Hoag
  Tami is the dressage rider with all the “write stuff”. When she’s not astride one her grand prix horses, she can most likely be found buried behind a keyboard working on her next novel. Tami is the author of 13 consecutive New York Times best-selling suspense novels including Dark Horse, Kill the Messenger, and Prior Bad Acts. (6/08 JR)
• Chrissa F. Hoffman
  This USDF Gold Medalist operates a successful dressage training barn from her Glenfield Farm in Prospect, Kentucky where she has attracted dedicated students and clients. With a growing roster of talented FEI horses, including her newest personal addition that just arrived from Germany, F. Ferrelli, Chrissa is set to be a force in the FEI ring this year and beyond.   (1/08 LK)
• Jodie Kelly
  This dressage aficionado has been trained by the best, spending her childhood summers at Anky van Grunsven's barn in Holland, and is currently working with Courtney King after organizing a successful fund raiser in her hometown. Splitting her year between her home base in Destin, Florida, and the winter months in Wellington, Jodie brings her students, horses and her beloved corgi Derby on the road to successs, and has the show record to prove it. (11/08 JBP)
• Reese Koffler-Stanfield
  a true Kentuckian, Reese Koffler-Stanfield is a well-educated, diverse FEI dressage rider, trainer, and instructor, who exudes focus and a positive attitude. FEI Dressage Rider, USDF Certified Instructor/Trainer through Fourth Level, Reese heads up operations at the Kentucky family farm. (10/08 JB)
• Natalie Lamping
  She went foxhunting in Ireland, she rode a horse at the Spanish Riding School in Vienna, and then spent a month riding in Holland at Prince Bernard's mother's castle with Col. Panchoulichev. A respected FEI Judge for 15 years, she still makes time to develop her horses.(8/02)
• Suzanne and Trae Laporte
  Based at their family’s Gatewood Farms – of which there are two locations, one in Cordele, Georgia and one in Loxahatchee, Florida – Trae and Suzanne are on track developing not only solid training and showing careers, and are also involved with their parents in a quality breeding and sales program. (9/07 LK)
• Nancy Later
  With Hurricane Wilma only a distant memory and her beloved Heartwood Farm in West Palm Beach Florida is put back together and better than ever, Nancy Later is ready to continue her success in and out of the dressage saddle. As an FEI Competitor with years of experience in both the USA and Europe, Later offers her horses and clients a valuable perspective. (1/08 JB)
• Yvonne Losos de Muniz
  Yvonne Losos de Muñiz and her husband Eduardo have dedicated themselves to competing at international levels and promoting equestrian sport in the Dominican Republic. Together they own and operate a private training facility named Las Marismas, in the Dominican Republic, followed by a breeding station at the family farm in Vankleek Hill, Ontario, Canada. (1/08 LK)
• Kenneth McGrath
  Kenneth McGrath and McGrath Stables in Illinois are the epitome of a laid-back, fun, family environment, with a competitive edge. With classical roots influenced by mentor's Willy Schultheis and Monica Theodorescu, McGrath shares his knowledge with his students in their successful dressage barn. (11/08 JBP)
• Elizabeth Niemi
  Elizabeth Niemi has developed a world-class dressage training program with a handful of dedicated amateur riders who are committed to the sport of dressage and the equestrian community. She is organized, focused, and dedicated to managing and training her sponsors’ horses, developing her amateur owners and riders, and competing at the highest level of the sport. (6/08 JR)
• Dr. Cesar Parra
  Colombian born Dr. Cesar Parra is classically trained in dressage in Germany and based in the United States, currently working on his American citizenship. He is trainer of multiple FEI level winning students and has competed in the Olymics and World Equestrian Games. With some exciting new horses, Parra has new visions for 2007 (1/08 LK)
• Pati Pierucci
  On her own after a successful and rewarding time working with the PRE horses of Hampton Green Farm, Pati and husband Peter Pierucci are focusing on family and opportunities knocking at their door. Update coming soon. (4/08 MP)
• Kathy Priest
  FEI Dressage rider, trainer, breeder. Together she and husband Dr. Gary Priest, DVM, run Woodspring Farm in Versailles, Kentucky. Kathy competes in upper-level dressage and trains and imports young horses from Europe. (6/07)
• Oded Shimoni
  A familiar face on the International Dressage scene, Oded Shimoni, is a veteran of two World Equestrian Games, two European Championships and has qualified two horses for the Olympic Games. Oded promotes few select sale horses and he accepts horses in training, conducts clinics, and naturally, teaches extensively. (4/08 JR)
• Nancy M Smith
  A1978 graduate in Equine Studies at Lake Erie College,she applied her knowledge in all aspects of horsemanship,management,and marketing her dream, to earn her the USET emblem. But her greatest joy has been the journey, and teaching her clinics and many students who have remained with her throughout the years. (1/08 JB)
• Barbara Strawson
  Barbara Strawson draws on an exceptional background for her career as a dressage rider and trainer.  Barbara trained for three years in Germany with Olympic gold medalist Nicole Uphoff.  She has trained horses through the FEI levels, competed Grand Prix internationally, and earned her USDF bronze and silver medals.  Barbara is now back in the United States, with horses and students in training in Maryland. (11/08 JB)
• Cindy Sydnor
  Dressage Trainer, Instructor, Judge, a longtime solid citizen in the world of Dressage, Sydnor gives back to her students and horses with kindness and respect. (1/08 AH)
• Allan White
  Allan White rides for fun, but even in his relaxed mode, there is always work to be done. That is because as the founding partner of White, Fleischner, & Fino, LLP, his expertise as a litigator specializing in Professional Liability issues, he is always available to those in his equine life for advice and professional help.(MP)
• George Williams
  With his Westphalian mare Rocher, Williams competed at the 2003 World Cup Dressage Finals and was the winner of 2002 CDI*** Dressage at Devon (01/08 LK)

Dressage Judges

• Charlotte Bredahl-Baker
  A member of the bronze-medal winning 1992 U.S. Olympic Dressage Team, Charlotte Bredahl-Baker has shown great success as a competitive rider and as a breeder, trainer and dressage teacher. She is also a highly respected “ S” judge and coach of young riders.(6/06 LK)
• Anne Gribbons
  FEI Dressage "O" judge and rider
• Natalie Lamping
  From a noble family of equine enthusiasts, Natalie Lamping (nee Pawlenko) gave up her title for US Citizenship and the promise of International equestrian success, becoming one of Leading FEI I Judge, and now a USAEq Senior Judge.
• Cindy Sydnor
  Dressage Trainer, Instructor, Judge

Journalists

• Astrid Appels: Journalist, Web Designer, Dressage Rider
• Diana De Rosa: Reporter, photojournalist
• Lynndee Kemmet - Journalist, Photographer, Trainer
  Today, her political writing takes a backseat to her career as an equestrian journalist, but Lynndee isn’t complaining. Working as an equestrian journalist is the perfect merger of her lifelong interests – riding and writing.
• Father Larry David McCormick - "Father Mack": Journalist, Academician (Fordham University) Parish Priest, Equestrian Fanatic, Devoted Horse Husband
  Father Mack's whimsical, sometimes intelectual coverage coming live from Aachen as he and his adorable wife Ruth (with camera in hand) join the masses of spectators congregating for the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games - Aachen.
• Karen Robinson: Freestlye Design, Journalist, World Traveler
  Canadian Karen Robinson, will be providing her expert coverage on the Dressage Freestyles at the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games, as well as Eventing and Showjumping reports.
• Charlene Strickland:Journalist
  Charlene Strickland is the ultimate professional. Her depth of knowledge of equestrian sport goes to the core, in her understanding of the bloodlines and pedigree which contribute to the world class equine athlete. Check out Charlene's most recent coverage where she is on the scene at the 2006 FEI World Equestrian Games.
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