Join us for Episode 19, where we chat candidly with Heather Gillette, 5-star event rider, graduate 'A' Pony Clubber from Spring Valley Hounds PC in NJ, USEF Licensed Eventing Dressage Judge and Technical Delegate, Co-Chairperson of the USEA’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee and Co-Founder of Strides for Equality Equestrians.

Not only is Heather a very experienced eventing competitor, as her career has spanned both the long- and short-formats of three day eventing, she just may be one of the biggest fans of off-track Thoroughbreds (OTTBs) that we’ve ever known. This week, she will contest the Cosequin® Lexington CCI4*-S with her OTTB, Vincent Chase. Find out all about the highs and lows that Heather has experienced with her enthusiastic cross country partner, nicknamed ‘The White Wonder’ for his stark white appearance. We can’t wait to cheer her and Vinnie on!

Heather is also passionate about her role as co-founder of Strides for Equality Equestrians (SEE), an allyship program for the equestrian community. Founded in 2020, SEE seeks to address the lack of racial and ethnic diversity in equestrian sports by supporting access programs and professional pathways for BIPOC equestrians and by engaging and educating allies. Learn more about Strides for Equality Equestrians. Donate to Strides for Equality Equestrians through the USEA website.

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