The success of myself and my horses depends on the products and tools we use in and out of the arena to keep us healthy, comfortable, and safe to perform at our best.
I am proud to represent an incredible list of equestrian brands, many of which I was a long-time customer of prior to becoming one of their sponsored riders. Each one of these products have helped me become a better rider and more knowledgeable horsewoman.
“Their ‘Protection and Performance’ supplement is a secret weapon for me and has greatly improved the gastric health of my horses after events. I take adaptive fuel as well, and its made a big difference in my mental focus and overall energy and immunity.”
"My horses thrive on this product! We use the daily liquid and the concentrate at shows and it’s made a world of difference in my horses performance. I have also turned my clients and peers on to Nupafeed Supplements, and they are all as pleased as me. These products are a non-negotiable in my supplement routine for my horses!”
"RideOnVideo is a California-based media company I have been working with for many years as they make a significant effort to build a personal relationship with many California eventers. They specialize in video coverage for eventers, giving spectators the opportunity to live stream competitions and riders the opportunity to purchase competition video coverage. Their videos give me the opportunity to reflect on my rides and get better for the future. It also allows me to highlight special moments and milestones in my life that I want to treasure and keep as a memory. Beyond the sentimental value, their videos also help with sales and coaching, as I often review competition footage with my clients and use it as another learning opportunity for them to improve at each competition."
“Getting to ride in Callidae has upped my style awareness. The brand continues to innovate while always remaining mindful of traditional equestrian themes. Their clothes gives me the ability to transition from barn to street life without having to change my outfit, which is a huge benefit with my busy schedule.”
“I’ve been using Professional Choice products since I was 10 years old and they were my very first sponsor. At the heart of the brand you will find the best people working on their team. They work very diligently to constantly create new and innovative products to keep our horses safe. I use their entire product line on every horse in my barn every single day in multiple ways. There’s great functionality to all of their products, and I don’t trust any other boots on my horse.”
“What makes Voltaire stand out as a saddle brand is that their high quality and working with their brand continues to make me a better horseman. Their saddle fitters are super educated so I get an education every time they come to fit a horse in my barn. From a performance perspective, the balance of the saddle puts me in the perfect place to be the most effective rider I can be.”
“Talisman makes the classiest, most traditional, and elegant bonnets on the market. I love that I can customize the size, fit, and look, to create timeless accessories for my horses. One of my favorites is their silencing bonnet - it’s effective and beautiful.”
“A phrase I hear often from MDC’s Owner Martin is that “your tack is a competitive strategy”. I do believe that about his stirrups. They’re designed to be safe by being heavy and they’re very reliable. When you lose your stirrup, time is critical, and they are the easiest stirrups to get your foot back into. They are designed to be purchased based on your shoe size, which is another reason they are safe and effective. My favorite is the S Flex and any of the S models.”
"I’ve been working with Darby since 2018 and we talk every Monday morning. She has raised my mental awareness and strength as a rider above any other coach I’ve ever worked with. Darby has really helped me articulate what I need to work as a rider, competitor and horsewoman and how that relates to my entire life. She helps me think clearly and critically in moments of high stress and understand who I am as a person, who I want to be as a horsewoman and how I’m going to get there. She has a great way of being clear, concise and not complicated with very clear directives.
One of the biggest things I’ve realized in working with Darby is that sports psychology is not just necessary when you’re working through challenges - it’s a discipline and practice. She helps me celebrate and reflect on moments when I’m doing well and what to remember from my very best rides so I can build on that in the future. Being mentally strong and having good sports psychology extends into every aspect of your life, from your day-to-day, to your goal setting to your personal life. What I’ve come to recognize is that when you’re an elite athlete, you’re in the top 5% of your sport. What takes you from the 5% to the 1% is this little edge that can only be achieved when you’re talking to someone about what’s happening in your head. "
“The KEP Italia Helmets are so good looking! My favorite feature is their versatility - you only need one because the visor comes off, making it cross-country safe. Fit-wise, they’re light weight and very protective and fit all the way down the back of the head.”
“I got Gum Bits because my horse wouldn’t salivate and I wanted him to be more supple to the bit connection so he could actually feel what I was communicating with him rather than holding his mouth so tight. They also promote chewing, which makes them more supple to allow for better communication with your horse.”
“EGO7 makes the most durable tall boots that I ride in. I live in my tall boots 24/7 and ride 10-15 horses per day, which means I’m wearing them 50-60 hours per week. They are semi-customizable to fit perfectly to your calf, leg, shoe size and are actually affordable.”