lauren billys shady

castillo farm, carmel valley, ca

Join Our Journey to the 2028 Olympics & Beyond

Our Mission is to have an enduring program of producing competitive horses for world championship competitions in an environment characterized by thoughtful and patient training and care.

The group is composed of a number of horses that are being developed and trained to achieve our mission.The group gives owners the opportunity to stand by a common goal as opposed to a singular horse and with that they can follow the journey of getting to the Olympics and World Championships.

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Owner Opportunities

Team Latoni is comprised of an intimate group of investors who share the common goal of producing elite horses for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics and World Championships.

Aside from competitive achievements at the highest level, other owner opportunities include:

Get an inside look into what it takes to produce horses at the highest level by participating in private training sessions with Lauren and her horses.

Annual meetings to discuss Team Latoni horses and their training and progress.

VIP tickets to international competitions and barn access at competitions.

Access to our beautiful private training facility at Castillo Farm in Carmel Valley for a transparent, behind the scenes look at the horse’s care and training.

Regular updates regarding training, progress, and results.

Tax benefits and an opportunity to write off your initial investment into the team.

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meet the horses

TEAM LATONI

MEET
LAUREN BILLYS SHADY

TWO-TIME Olympian: Rio 2016, Tokyo 2020

TWO-TIME pan american games competitor

top ranking usea & fei rider

CENTRAL AMERICAN GAMES GOLD MEDALIST

get to know rider & trainer, lauren billys shady

Based in Carmel Valley, California, Lauren Billys Shady is a two-time Olympic athlete, representing Puerto Rico in the 2016 Rio Olympic Games and in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. Prior to her Olympic debut, she competed at the Pam American Games in Guadalajara, Mexico and holds a spot on the 2013 and 2014 leaderboards as one of the top riders in the U.S. Most recently, in 2023 she received a gold medal at the Central American Games.

The collision of passion for horses and the love for competition has brought Lauren to this incredible point in her career.

lauren's personal goals representing team latoni:

To be a competitive rider, not just present, at World Championships.

To be able to give priority time to the syndicate horses.

To feel rested, fit and equipped to take on daily challenges at shows, work, and my personal life that fulfill our mission for Team Latoni.

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lauren's career

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horses

clearsky

Clearsky is a 2015 Holsteiner. He was produced by Olympian Louise Romeika and was second at the Bundeschampionate German Championships when he was just 6 years old. Clear Sky is a beautiful mover and takes his job very seriously, making him a perfect fit for Team Latoni.

"ClearSky"
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kingston 60

Kingston is 2013 Holsteiner and is following in the footsteps of his brother Coolio 42 who is ridden by superstar Grand Prix show jumper Marcus Ehning. Kingston was a 1* horse when Team Latoni purchased him in December 2023 and is currently showing meter 1.15. He has super jumping blood and has a very athletic jump.

"kingston"
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Mister COOLEY

Sligo is a 2017 Irish Sporthorse gelding purchased in 2021 from Richard Sheen of Cooley Sporthorses. Lauren began developing him as a four year old and in his first year of competition, he went on to win 9 out of 11 shows. Sligo is a very serious competitor and loves to win.

"Sligo"
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competitions

We have a number of U.S.-based competitions on the calendar to prepare the Team Latoni horses for a roster of international competitions over the next several years.

July 2024: Rebecca Farm
September 2024: Twin Rivers International
October 2024: Woodside International
November 2024: Galway International

Upcoming Domestic Competitions

2026: Central American Games 2026
2027: Pan American Games
2028: Los Angeles Olympic Games
2030: World Games

Upcoming International Competitions

the latoni
legacy

The Latoni name was inspired by Lauren’s grandmother Maria's maiden name and is a nod to Lauren’s Puerto Rican heritage. When Lauren was 19 years old, her grandmother encouraged her to join the Puerto Rican equestrian team, which set Lauren on her journey to compete at the 2016 Rio Olympics and 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

The Team Latoni Syndicate will proudly represent Puerto Rico during the World Championships, 2028 Olympic Games, and beyond.

the latoni
legacy

The Latoni name was inspired by Lauren’s grandmother’s maiden name and is a nod to Lauren’s Puerto Rican heritage. When Lauren was 19 years old, her grandmother encouraged her to join the Puerto Rican equestrian team, which set Lauren on her journey to compete at the 2016 Rio Olympics and 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

The Team Latoni Syndicate will proudly represent Puerto Rico during the World Championships, 2028 Olympic Games, and beyond.

"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 mentally fit to tackle any challenge that comes your way."

MARIA LATONI