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Jane on FITS: “FITS breeches are absolutely the most comfortable breeches I've ever worn! They're like wearing a second skin. They move with me in every direction, and never bag or droop in those critical spots! Jane Savoie is one of the most recognized names in dressage, and for a good reason. Her accomplishments and the breadth of her influence are impressive. Her visibility as a dressage competitor, coach, instructor, clinician, speaker and author makes her truly unique. She has been a member of the United States Equestrian Team and has competed for the US in Canada, Holland, Belgium, France and Germany. In 1992, she was the reserve rider for the Bronze medal winning Olympic dressage team in Barcelona, Spain. She has been long-listed by the USET with several horses and has won nine Horse of the Year awards and three National Freestyle Championships. Jane is as well known as a coach, writer, and motivational speaker as she is for her competitive accomplishments. She has coached at 3 Olympic Games—Atlanta, Sydney, and Athens. In 1996 and 2004 she was the dressage coach for the Canadian 3-Day Event Team in Atlanta and Athens. She also coached several top dressage and 3- Day Event riders in their preparations for the 2000 Olympics and while in Sydney she helped rider Susan Blinks secure a bronze medal for the US dressage team. Jane has written five books that have been published both in the US and abroad. Her best-selling books include That Winning Feeling!, Cross-Train Your Horse, More Cross-Training, It's Not Just About The Ribbons, and A Winning Attitude. Jane has also launched a first of its kind interactive coaching program for dressage enthusiasts, Dressage Mentor. To learn more about Jane, go to www.janesavoie.com or www.dressagementor.com.
Kim on FITS: “I was introduced to FITS full seat breeches about two years ago and really enjoyed wearing them from the start. FITS were the first full seat breeches that didn't give me any rubs or chafing. They have great grip on the saddle; plus they are more comfortable and let me move more freely than any other full seat breech I have ever worn.” Kim Severson, international competitor and Olympic Silver medallist, is one of the top event riders in the world. She has been described as one of the most prolific riders in the United States and was named the U.S. Eventing Association's Lady Rider of the Year in 2001, 2002, 2004, and 2005. Kim, a native of Tuscan, Arizona, is one of four children. Her mother, Jackie, had her riding almost before she could walk. She began formal dressage lessons at age 8. At age 11, she was competing at third level. That year, she discovered eventing, and competed her pony Troublefree at their first event. Obsessed with the sport, she trained with Canadian rider Dale Irwin. By age 13, she had taken Troublefree to the training level. In 1987, just 2 years later, Kim won the Area X Preliminary Championship aboard her mare, Meersluft. By age 16, Kim had successfully trained three young, inexpensive horses competing in Novice up to Intermediate level horse trials. Kim was already demonstrating her innate ability to get the very best out of every horse (one of her special talents - the ability to train horses of average talent and turn them into stars). By 1993, Kim moved to Leesburg, Virginia, enduring many long years of hard work, struggles, and disappointments. A turning point came In 1996. Kim partnered with Linda Wachtmeister of Plain Dealing Farm. Kim agreed to exercise horses and coach Linda's two daughters, and Linda agreed to sponsor Kim's dream of international competition. Kim credits much of her subsequent career success to Linda, "This all goes back to Linda. I ride at her farm, she foots the whole bill. It's like she's a parent and a friend who looks after me, and I do the same for her, I hope. It's sort of a fairy tale." In 1999, Kim won the Rolex Kentucky CCI*** on Over the Limit ("Jake"), qualifying for the US Equestrian Team's Pan American Games Eventing Squad. Unfortunately, they were unable to compete when Jake suffered a stone bruise. That same year, Plain Dealing Farm acquired Winsome Adante, an English Thoroughbred gelding, affectionately known as Dan, beginning a phenomenal partnership that has continued for the past 7 years. They began their successful partnership winning the Radnor CCI** in 2000 and the Blenheim CCI*** in 2001. At the World Equestrian Games in Jerez, Spain, in 2002, Kim and Dan placed 6th individually and as USA Team Gold Medallist. The 2002 eventing season was highlighted when Kim and Dan took first place at the Rolex Kentucky CCI**** event. In 2003, Kim won the National Advanced Horse Trials Championship for the Jack LeGoff Trophy at Over the Walls with Vennie, and also won a regular Advanced division with Dan. She planned to defend her Rolex title that year, until she broke her leg in a fall with another horse two weeks before the 2003 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event. After her recovery, and just days before the Burghley CCI**** event, both Dan and Vennie colicked, requiring surgery, so Kim spent the rest of the 2003 season working with the other event horses at Plain Dealing Farm. Kim and Dan were back and looking better than ever in 2004, winning their first spring horse trial and placing second at the North Georgia CIC***. After Dan's recovery, Kim was quoted in an interview as saying, "To just have the horse back at all is amazing, but strangely enough I feel like our bond, our relationship, has become stronger than before. We are closer than ever." Kim and Dan then achieved another career highlight when they won their unprecedented second Rolex Kentucky CCI**** victory finishing on their best dressage score ever earning just 37 penalty points. Their performance at that event has been described as "perfection personified," where Dan's fluid performance glowed with expression and cooperation. Kim and Dan finally fulfilled their Olympic eligibility at Rolex, because the two of them were out much of the season - Kim with a broken leg, Dan recovering from colic surgery. At the Olympics in Athens, Greece, in the summer of 2004, Kim and Dan put in the American contingent's best dressage test, and rode a fault-free cross-country trip winning the individual silver medal. Their performance helped the U.S. Eventing Team win the bronze medal for three-day eventing at the Markopoulo Equestrian Center. In 2004, Kim was ranked the #1 rider in the world, an eventing superstar, with uncanny talent and a total dedication to success. For the third time in four years, Kim and Winsome Adante accomplished an unbelievable third victory at the Rolex Kentucky CCI**** in 2005, winning every phase of the three-day competition, finishing on their dressage score 38.2, 17 points ahead of Phillip Dutton riding The Foreman. After a flawless cross-country course, these two truly remarkable athletes thrilled the crowd on Sunday by taking the more difficult Liverpool water jump instead of the safer, but more time-consuming jump on the course. In 2005 Kim was selected as United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Developmental Coach of the Year. The year was topped off when Kim was recognized as USEA Lady Rider of the year, and Dan was awarded his third USEA Horse of the year. Kim was the assistant coach to chef d'equipe Mark Phillips for the 2006 World Equestrian Games. In a short 3 years, Kim has transformed Tipperary Liadhnan (Paddy), an Irish Draft owned by Friends of Kim Severson, from competing at the Novice level to a CCI**** and Olympic prospect. Kim has spoken of Paddy, saying that, "He has demonstrated a strength and willingness to please." His abilities were proven again when he placed 5th at the 2008 Rolex CCI****, exceeding even Kim's expectations. In July, Kim and Paddy participated in the 2008 Olympic Short List selection at The Fork in North Carolina. Once again, Kim is on the 2009 USET Winter Training List with Tipperary Liadhnan. Kim says they will be in London in 2012 Olympics. Learn more about Kim and her horses at www.kimseversoneventing.com
Corinne on FITS: “I just have to put on paper how much I love, and appreciate, your breeches! I work in the industry and consider myself an expert on the comfort, style, durability and usability (all day in the saddle and in the barn) of breeches and I have probably tried 90% of all the breeches made and that is quite an impressive array of breeches! I have been enthusiastically recommending FITS to all my friends and fellow competitors. There are few breeches that are this comfortable to wear yet tacky enough in the saddle, I am seriously impressed. They do not ride up or down, they have a comfortable close fit, and most importantly a breathable and movable full seat, no longer do we have to sacrifice security for comfort or vice versa! And they are quite flattering!”
Corinne herself ended up 8th Leading Lady Rider and 14th overall in the country, all done with only one upper level horse and a few pairs of FITS pants!! Although New England is her base now she was born and brought up on the back of a horse in her native Scotland. Having been here 20 years she does now compete under the American flag, although dreams of being able to take Dobbin back to her homeland for the likes of Burghley or Badminton. Corinne and Dobbin have been chosen for the 2009 Training List and will take advantage of those training sessions as their focus moves towards the 2010 World Equestrian Games.
Sara on FITS: “My FITS breeches are wonderful! It has been wet and windy weather, but I have been warm and dry in my FITS Wind Pro. I ride and clean stalls all morning, teach all afternoon. I always get sweaty when I ride, but instead of getting chilled like I usually do, I was comfortable. That's certainly a change! The breeches are very comfortable and I do appreciate the stickiness at sitting trot! I have a young chestnut TB mare that is bent on unloading me, but I felt pretty secure in the full seat. Everyone has said that they look very smart too."Sara is an advanced level competitor in the sport of 3 day eventing. She has completed the Rolex Kentucky CCI **** Three Day Event 3 times. Sara was the highest placing young rider all three times, and was chosen in 2006 by the veterinary panel to have the Best Conditioned Horse. Sara has been on the USEF winter training list and developing rider list several times. She has received the Amanda Warrington Grant two times. Sara, with El Primero, has been the USEA area 9 advanced level rider of the year 2 times. In 2006 Sara and El Primero traveled to England for training camp with the World Equestrian Games short list riders. Sara's goals for 2009 are to compete El Primero in the selection trials for the 2010 World Equestrian Games at the Fairhill CCI*** in October.
Laine on FITS: “Every rider is always striving to be closer to their horse, to have a better connection on their back. We invest in close- contact saddles, buy thin, less bulkier saddle pads in order to create the feeling of "oneness" atop our mounts. That's why I use FITS breeches. FITS gives me that close- contact feeling without having to invest in trendy saddles and pads. Additionally, its super stretchy material allows the breeches to fit comfortably around my body similar to a second skin, and gives a sleek and elegant appearance. Whether you're trekking down the trail or tracking down center line, FITS has your back!” Laine lives in Crozier, VA, where she and her mother run Crow's Ear Farm. She has had "the amazing experience of riding for Area II in three Junior Olympics bringing home two team bronze and an individual silver." In addition, Laine has competed successfully through the four star level aboard three horses that she trained herself. In partnership with these wonderful horses Laine has won The Markham Trophy, USEF Highest Placed Under 25 Championship, and USEF Highest Place Owner/Rider. In 2005, Laine was the highest placed American at Blenheim Petplan CCI*** in England aboard Eight Saint James Place. She was the only American to finish the cross-country course that year. In 2007, Laine cherished the opportunity to represent her country in the Olympic Test event held in Hong Kong riding Anthony Patch. In 2008, Laine was placed on the Winter Training List with Frodo Baggins and the Developing Riders List with Anthony Patch. Leading up to Rolex 2008, Laine was the third highest ranked event rider in the US, riding her own Frodo Baggins and Christine Brennan's Mazetto. After riding a clean round with Mazetto at Rolex, she and Frodo Baggins had a catastrophic fall that ended her quest to ride in the 2008 Olympics. Frodo tragically was euthanized as a result of his injuries. Despite this heart-breaking loss, and her own life threatening injuries Laine was riding again within two months. Asked about coming back from such a devastating experience, Laine said "Our sport is one of fractions- a fraction of a second or a fraction of an inch can make all the difference in the world. I am so grateful and heartened by the outpouring of support from people all over the country and the world who have done so much to help. In addition, it is a great comfort to me that the timing of our accident spurred action to make our sport safer for all participants, particularly our beloved horses. My plans now are to learn every lesson I can from the experience and persevere." Laine's hopes and dreams continue. Her present goals are for she and her horses to have a successful and safe year in 2009 with high hopes to be scouted for the WEG in 2010. Laine continues to dream of representing the USA in the Olympics. She is reminded of this goal every night as she stares at the 1996 Olympic Eventing poster on her ceiling that is signed by one of her fellow competitors and idols, Karen O'Conner. In addition to her riding career, Laine is a dean's list graduate of the University of Virginia where she majored in Foreign Affairs specializing in the Middle East and minoring in Global Culture and Commerce. Laine is fluent in Arabic and Spanish. (Stay in school kids!) She has a devoted group of students who compete in Eventing and in Dressage. Her students have had outstanding results and continue to move up the levels in both disciplines. Learn more about Laine and her horses and students at www.laineashkereventing.com
Jessica on FITS: “FITS are the most comfortable breeches I have ever worn. FITS full seat design lets me move in harmony with my horses. FITS deerskin with holes breathes and grips just the right amount. I love the Winter Weather breech with its plus inside for cold weather riding and long winter days; and I love FITS All Season breeches for year round riding and showing. I am also sort of “fashion challenged” and with FITS tops and breeches I know that I will look stylish and professional and that my shirts and breeches match and look great together every time!”
Jessica has been a horse industry professional for almost 15 years. She started in the field of three day eventing where she soon found her niche in starting young horses and problem-solving. This shift of focus segued Jessica deeper into dressage as she felt the youngsters needed a solid basic education before continuing on to an over fences career. Today her program focuses on laying a classically correct foundation, with a systematic approach aimed at identifying problems unique to each individual and addressing them sympathetically. Though the sky is the limit with such a talented roster, Jessica says “Honestly, I have such amazing horses that, at this point, I have no specific goals like the Olympics or World Cup. My horses decide their paths and I’m just along for the ride. And what a ride it is….” Learn more about Jessica and her horses at www.equilibriumequestrian.com
Carol on FITS:
Carol has also been actively engaged in international endurance riding. She is chair of AERC-International and sits on the United States Equestrian Federation Endurance Active Athletics and High Performance Committees. She rode for the Pac North Zone in the 2003 Pan American Endurance Championship, as well as the 2007 North American Endurance Championship where the Pac North team received the silver medal. In 2003, she was an alternate for the United States endurance world cup team. In 2005, she represented the United States in the World Equestrian Endurance Championship held in Dubai, UAE. In 2007, a team of horses bred, raised and trained by Carol and her husband, Ronald Sproat, received the silver medal in the United States Zone Team Endurance Challenge. Carol and her husband, breed, raise and train endurance horses at their ranch in Central Oregon. One of Carol’s greatest joys is mentoring riders new to endurance. She enjoys helping new riders learn that there is much more to endurance than simply going down the trail.
Amy on FITS:
About Amy: 
Career Highlights: Amy has competed extensively at the national and international levels:
Angelique on FITS:
Angelique Hoorn is a very successful international show jumper and was a member of the Dutch team at the Olympics in Hong Kong in 2008 where she finished eighth induvidually. She runs her own training stable in Wanneperveen (The Netherlands) where she rides about ten horses a day. In 2001 she was Dutch champion with Hascal and in 2007 with Blauwendraads O'Brien. O'Brien is her current number one horse. This stallion is approved with AES, NRPS and KWPN. In 2008 they competed very successful in five(!) of the eight Samsung Super League competitions. Besides O'Brien she is bringing along two other horses with great international potential: Whycoconah and Tygo. One of Angelique's goals is to medal at the European or World Championships. FITS is proud to welcome Angelique as a FITS RIDER.
Hawley on FITS: 
“I was introduced to FITS by fellow FITS rider Laine Asker, while competing in the spring of 2009 at the Jersey Fresh CCI. From the moment I pulled on the All Season Zip Front Full Seat breech, I fell in love. They are truly the most comfortable riding pants I have ever worn! The true test for me was when I came back to the California climate and the heat of riding a bunch of horses each day. I have not had any rubs or uncomfortable moments since wearing these breeches. I have not ridden in anything else since acquiring FITS!
Angelea on FITS:
As a life long equestrian, Angelea has not only ridden but she has successfully competed in Dressage through Grand Prix earning both her USDF Silver and Gold Medals. Angelea’s post university career found her behind an illuminated computer screen working in Internet technologies with online communities. She turned in her full-time keyboard with her companies successful acquisition by a major Internet brand and is now focusing her energies on maximizing the emerging world of new media for horse lovers through her award winning online series, HorseGirlTV.
Angelea on FITS:
Teddy Wiedeler is 17 years old and an international junior rider for The Netherlands (A-level). She has Prix Saint George and Intermediair I experience; and attends a special (sports) high school for talented athletes. In addition to being very talented herself, Teddy owns and rides several outstanding horses. Her goal is to become an international Grand Prix rider. Teddy attends many national and international horse shows and works hard riding, training and giving dressage lessons.
Selena O'Hanlon is a dedicated horse woman who has been competing in the sport of eventing since she was nine years old. All her life she wanted to be a part of the Canadian Olympic team. Her dream came true in 2008 where she represented Canada in Hong Kong. Along the way she was a member of the young riders team for Canada to compete in the North American Young Riders Championships both for the CCI * and CCI **
This team has bought young horses and brought them up thru the levels for Selena to gain experience on. She takes lessons from the best in the world to help move on up in the future. She continues competing internationaly and plans to compete in many more Olympics throughout her lifetime. Now that she has done it once, she wants a medal!
Eliza on FITS: "I was introduced to FITS because I needed to find a winter breech that would keep me warm enough to ride all day long, have enough grip for me to really work my horses, and be breathable. I thought this was an impossible request, but I found it all in the FITS Winter Weather Breech. The design is so comfortable and the way the fabric moves WITH you is wonderful." "Eliza Sydnor is a rising star in the dressage world. She epitomizes a classically trained dressage rider, trainer and instructor. She is a successful competitor and a sought-after trainer. In 2007 Eliza made history by becoming the youngest person in the United States to receive her USDF Training-Fourth Level Instructor Certification. Eliza is the daughter of Cindy Sydnor, a well respected dressage trainer from North Carolina who was long listed for the USET from 1976 – 1979. Eliza became interested in dressage very early in life, and she was fortunate to receive excellent daily instruction from her mother. Cindy is known as a classical trainer who learned from Karl Mikolka, Bengt Ljungquist, and Walter Zettl. Cindy instilled a powerful appreciation of theory and true “basics” in Eliza. Eliza then went on to be a working student for Jennifer and Beth Baumert, Lilo Fore and Klaus Balkenhol. All of the above trainers taught her a great deal and allowed her to develop her skills as a true trainer rather than just a rider. Since 2004, Eliza has trained with Scott Hassler as often as she can. Scott has helped to improve Eliza's riding in all areas and has given her more confidence as a trainer and instructor. Eliza has competed successfully through the Grand Prix. All the horses she has competed on throughout her life have been trained exclusively by her. She has had wonderful opportunities to learn from a few schoolmasters, but she always found the greatest pleasure in training her own horses for the competition arena and developing that special relationship over time. One of Eliza's specialties is working with young horses. She has started over 30 young horses under saddle, prepared and won three Mare Performance Tests with young mares for the American Hanoverian Society, started and trained three young horses for the FEI Young Horse Tests, and been selected five times to participate in the Young Horse Dressage Trainers Symposium." Learn more about Eliza, her horses and programs: www.elizasydnordressage.com http://www.facebook.com/pages/Eliza-Sydnor-Dressage/277883739714?ref=ts |
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Corinne just had her best year ever with Dobbin. He finished as 2008 USEA Horse of the Year, that means he won more than any other horse in the country! Quite an achievement. 
Carol started endurance riding in the early 1980s. Since then, she has accumulated over 8,000 endurance miles on 18 different horses. Out of 153 rides, she has completed 144. She has 13 wins and 59 top 10 finishes in rides under 80 miles. In the 20 100-mile rides she has completed, she has 7 wins and another 9 top-ten finishes. Her horses have received best condition 14 times. Her oldest endurance horse, SAR Tike Stranger, is still competing at age 17 and now has logged almost 5,000 race miles. 
American Event rider, Amy Tryon, is one of the top event riders in the world. She rode on a borrowed pony in her first 3-Day Event at the age of 8, and in the ensuing 20+ years has never lost her goal of riding for the United States. She finished high school early in order to gain upper level experience beyond the Pacific Northwest. From age 16 to 21, Amy traveled the country with two horses, competing, training with world-class instructors, and supporting herself as a working student. 
They are extremely durable and wash very well (even when I do the laundry, which is saying a lot!!!!) I wear the Champagne Waffle Tech show shirt and matching stock tie for dressage and have gotten many compliments. The All Season zip front full seat breeches are my choice for XC and Show jumping, as they give me extreme security in the saddle, while looking great. I would HIGHLY recommend FITS for every discipline!!”
Her mother Morag O'Hanlon has been her coach, mentor, sponsor, secretary, everything from A-Z. This mother daughter team run their own business together training and selling young horses, as well as coahing future talent and giving clinics all over North America. Selena enjoys her teaching imensley and loves working with the local Pony Clubs. |
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