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Caitlyn is the latest addition to the roster of wonderful sponsored riders, and we couldn’t be happier!!!!
Caitlyn Shiels is currently an assistant trainer and rider here at Canterbury Farm in Hampshire, Illinois. Do you know all about Caitlyn? Born and raised in Sheffield, Massachusetts, Caitlyn began riding at the age of 8. As a junior, she rode with Andre Dignelli at Heritage Farm in Katonah, New York, during which she finished in the top ten in all major equitation finals.
In 2004, Caitlyn was a double gold medalist in both the team and individual NAYRC, which launched her into her career as a professional trainer and rider. After achieving this success, Caitlyn apprenticed under such professionals as Andre Dignelli, Mclain Ward, Ken Smith and Kate Stoffel-Oliver to name a few.
Born and raised in Sheffield, Massachusetts, Caitlyn began riding at the age of 8. As a junior, she rode with Andre Dignelli at Heritage Farm in Katonah, New York, during which she finished in the top ten in all major equitation finals.
In 2004, Caitlyn was a double gold medalist in both the team and individual NAYRC, which launched her into her career as a professional trainer and rider. After achieving this success, Caitlyn apprenticed under such professionals as Andre Dignelli, Mclain Ward, Ken Smith and Kate Stoffel-Oliver to name a few.
Caitlyn joined the Canterbury Farm team in early May of 2013. Almost immediately after becoming a part of the team, Caitlyn and Greg began enjoying great success with multiple championships at major shows including Spring Spectacular, Horse Shows by the Bay, Traders Point Charity Horse Show, and Kentucky. A highlight of this season was Caitlyn’s win aboard Kenya (owned by Michelle Durpetti) week II at Horse Shows by the Bay in the $2,500 USHJA National Hunter Derby. She and Kenya continued their winning ways with a second place in the National Derby at the Trader’s Point Charity Horse Show. Caitlyn was nominated for and finished in the top 5 of “Horse & Style” magazine’s 2013 assistant trainer of the year. We have had such an exciting year!
And now as we move into 2014 – we are thrilled to partner with such a gorgeous line of equestrian apparel! O’Shaughnessey was created with a singular vision in mind: to create a luxury line of show apparel for competitive equestrians who want standout style while maintaining tradition in the show ring. Invoking a stylish and modern twist on tradition, they use superior fabrics with impeccable fit and function; keep the colors and styles classic and feminine, all while maintaining the highest level of workmanship. Taking inspiration from history and the rich tradition of riding, they seek to create the best riding experience possible – from the bond with the horse, your experience in the clothes during competitions, to how you feel afterwards.
We welcome OS to the Canterbury family with some fun history about their logo, which is actually a crest!
The crest consists of two horses, partially encircled by a garland with a crown above. The garlands are representative of the wreaths given to tournament competitors, and the crown is of the style a queen would wear. The accompanying wordmark is done in Scotch Roman, a font designed in 1839 and popular during the 19th century in America and England. The O’Shaughnessey crest is the older parentage of the modern O’Shaughnessey logo and company.
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