Status: Professional Program: Horseshoe Bend Sales
As a horseman, I am most proud of… The accomplishments of my wife, Taylor Kain, and all of the students I have helped along the way. I’m also proud of the horses we’ve produced and sold and the careers they’ve have gone on to have with their new owners. •As a horseman, I would most like to improve… Personally, I just want to keep learning more from other horsemen and horsewoman. There is infinite knowledge out there and you should never stop learning and trying to improve. On a larger scale, I would like to improve the pipeline to the senior teams in the US. •The best thing riders can do to prepare to clinic with me is … Come with an open mind. I don’t expect to change everyone’s system, horse, or riding style completely. My goal in every clinic is to give the students tools that they want to add to what they’re already doing.
One of the things I say most when teaching is… “Remember to have fun.” The sport has gotten so chaotic and expensive that I think often we lose sight of the very basic fact that we do this because we love horses and because it’s fun. •The most important quality for a student of our sport to have is… Hunger. You have to want it more than the next person. You have to want to work hard, want to learn, and want to improve. •My favorite horse book is… Seabiscuit. •My favorite non-horse book is… Shantaram.
The best part about living in the Netherlands is… The access to the top sport, low cost of living, and the cleanliness/safety. •I’m a sucker for…Good food and a good mare. •On Mondays, you’ll find me… At the stable or on an airplane. •The horse person I most admire is… To pick one seems unfair. There are so many current horse people and ones from the past that have paved the way for us. If forced to, I think I would have to pick McLain Ward.
One of the best horse names I’ve ever heard is… Clear Rounds Then Party. •The future of our sport depends on… Good horse people and good stake holders. •My absolute favorite show is… Aachen because of the history and level of the sport there. We haven’t had a chance to compete there yet, but it’s one of our top goals. •My favorite thing about judging is… Seeing the horses and riders grow over the years.
My Motto is… There are a lot of things in life that are out of your control, but your effort is always in your hands. •My best piece of advice for young riders is… Work as hard as you can, watch as much as you can, learn as much as you can, and always be respectful to your team, the other riders, officials, horse show employees, and management.
