Quintessential and I recently achieved a dream years in the making when we won the US Grand Prix National Championship. As a homebred horse and rider partnership, this accomplishment makes our journey especially meaningful and is a testament to years of hard work, dedication, and belief. Now we have the opportunity to take the next step by competing in Europe this summer, including Hagen, along other USA riders and Shortlisted riders, and another international event. These competitions will provide invaluable experience as we work toward future goals such as the Pan American Games, Aachen, and ultimately the 2028 Olympic Games in Los Angeles.

We are grateful that USA Dressage and USEF are working to provide a small grant for riders seeking European experience (a great thing for the years to come for other up and coming combinations!!), and that Manestream Equine Flights has generously offered support toward travel costs. Even with this assistance, significant expenses remain, including transportation, accommodations, competition fees, logistics, and lost income while competing abroad.

We are asking for your help to make this journey possible. Every contribution, no matter the size, helps us gain the international experience needed to continue developing as a partnership and represent the United States on the world stage. By supporting Quintessential and me, you are investing in the future of American dressage and helping a homegrown team pursue a dream that is bigger than ourselves. Thank you for believing in us and being part of our journey.