CFE proudly sponsors a select few individuals who are committed to giving back to their community and passionately advocate for the horse's comfort first.
If you are interested in becoming a sponsored rider please email us at comfortfitequinemarketing@gmail.com
Veronica’s journey is marked by unwavering courage and tenacity. Despite the challenges of multiple sclerosis and battling cancer, Veronica finds solace, joy, and determination in the presence of horses. The lifetime love of these animals has inspired her to set ambitious goals in para dressage, turning her passion into a source of healing and empowerment.
Follow Veronica’s journey with her mare Birdie at veronicagogan.com
Photo by @kacybrownphotography
Beaux Rêves Equestrian is a professional horse training facility that specializes in training the whole horse and rider. Though they emphasize the principles of dressage, their goal is to improve every aspect of the partnership between horse and rider. Trainers Corinne Foxley and Katie Haugh offer personalized training programs at their facility in Hamilton, Loudoun County, Virginia. Learn more at beauxrevesequestrian.com
Adelynn is a 15-year-old dressage rider from Maryland, who started riding when she was 10. She has been training her 8-year-old bestie, Livin Large FLF (barn name Zemer, aka "Z") since he was 4. Last year Adelynn represented Region 1 at the FEI Young Rider with George Williams, is currently a Dressage4Kids member, Top 20 Junior/Young Riders, USDF American Warmblood Champion, and Maryland Dressage Association Champion. Every Monday, Adelynn volunteers for the Schuster Foundation, a non-profit that teaches horsemanship and riding skills to Baltimore City kids. All of this while attending a Science and Math Academy magnet program. Adelynn is under the tutelage of MD trainer Jess Fay.
Marley and her KWPN gelding Hide, have competed and placed at Dressage at Devon and Marley is the youngest USDF PM delegate for Region 1! She has also earned her bronze medal and is on the USEF Youth Advisory Committee.
Cassidy is a USDF Bronze and Silver Medalist based out of Union Bridge, Maryland. She specializes in producing confident, happy horses through an empathetic and individualized program built on correct basics to create harmony and trust between horse and rider. Comfort Fit Equine is happy to sponsor Cassidy and her Hanoverian gelding, Steffan as they work towards the FEI levels. Learn more about Cassidy at CRH Dressage
Madi is a PA native specializing in training for the Hunter, Jumper and Eventing Divisions. She has a full team of riders she coaches and is happy to bring along young horses of any breed.
Torrey began riding as a child, first as a hunter/jumper, then as an eventer, and finally specializing in dressage. Having grown up on a Hanoverian breeding farm, she has over 30 years of experience in horse care and dressage, including training her own Andalusian/TB mare from birth to Grand Prix, earning her USDF bronze, silver, and gold medals. She also graduated with Distinction from the USDF L Education Program and currently in the "r" judging program.
Torrey has trained with FEI and Olympic trainers, including Heather Mason, Jeanne McDonald, Holly Wilmoth, Lauren Sprieser, Linda Zang, Jacqueline Brooks, Charles de Kunffy and Julio Mendoza Loor. She has received numerous regional and national awards from Training level to Grand Prix, and has had her accomplishments published multiple times in the Chronicle of the Horse and The Iberian Horse magazines.
Sterling Hill Stables is owned and operated by Natasha Rutherford. Natasha is a Delaware Valley graduate, Bronze medalist and a lifelong competitor. She is based out of the Lehigh Valley and coaches a full roster of all ages, as well as her daughters Sophie and Molly who also compete.