This extraordinary team develops and executes an innovative strategy to enter to the High Performance dressage arena.
High Performance Dressage: What It Takes
Development of a dressage horse-rider combination at the international standard of excellence requires a tremendous team. An extraordinarily athletic horse with a good character is prerequisite for success. In order to reach their full potential any horse-rider combination needs a visionary coach with deep experience, impeccable judgment and strong commitment.
However, training is only part of the equation for success. A competitive team also needs extraordinary equine care professionals including vet, farrier, saddler and barn manager. Finally, sustaining an elite team requires significant financial resources. Thus sponsors play a key role in the development of any horse-rider combination.
Development of a dressage horse-rider combination at the international standard of excellence requires a tremendous team. An extraordinarily athletic horse with a good character is prerequisite for success. In order to reach their full potential any horse-rider combination needs a visionary coach with deep experience, impeccable judgment and strong commitment.
However, training is only part of the equation for success. A competitive team also needs extraordinary equine care professionals including vet, farrier, saddler and barn manager. Finally, sustaining an elite team requires significant financial resources. Thus sponsors play a key role in the development of any horse-rider combination.
Roll Call: an extraordinary team
We have anchored some of the rarest variables within this complex equation for success. Rachel's deep experience and history of accomplishment in the High Performance arena speaks for itself. Her long-term dedication to Avery's development is a moving testament to the power of mentorship. Avery's athleticism, feel and commitment to this project inspire all her supporters.
Avery, Rachel and Esscher count themselves lucky to work with a dedicated team of brilliant equine care professionals. The team includes farrier Rob Mederos, vet Dr. Daniel Sweet, equine bodyworker Carol Turanin, equine chiropractor Dr. Tracy Rainwaters, saddler Merhdad Baghai and the wonderful team at the Greenville Equestrian Center.
We have anchored some of the rarest variables within this complex equation for success. Rachel's deep experience and history of accomplishment in the High Performance arena speaks for itself. Her long-term dedication to Avery's development is a moving testament to the power of mentorship. Avery's athleticism, feel and commitment to this project inspire all her supporters.
Avery, Rachel and Esscher count themselves lucky to work with a dedicated team of brilliant equine care professionals. The team includes farrier Rob Mederos, vet Dr. Daniel Sweet, equine bodyworker Carol Turanin, equine chiropractor Dr. Tracy Rainwaters, saddler Merhdad Baghai and the wonderful team at the Greenville Equestrian Center.
A New Path: Infinity & Beyond, LLC
According to a traditional elite equestrian trajectory, professional riders are employed by individuals (or syndicates of individuals) who own an extraordinary horse and may decide to train/compete/sell at will. This team seeks to pioneer a new path to the High Performance dressage arena. By managing an LLC that owns our equine partner(s) and supports the ongoing costs of training and competition, we hope to champion a new model that empowers the rider as a director of their own athletic destiny. In short, we seek to bring an athlete-empowered 'crowd-funding' process to the dressage arena.
Infinity & Beyond, LLC, purchased Esscher and pays operating costs of training and showing at the highest international competitive standard. This venture succeeds thanks to the ongoing participation of a great many people.
Community Sponsorship
Avery and Esscher are grateful to be supported by a large (and growing) group of people who make diverse contributions to this team's journey. Their entry to the High Performance dressage arena would not be possible without the participation of this generous group. It is noteworthy that this group of sponsors has become a close-knit community of dressage enthusiasts. Just as many individuals take pride in supporting a local ballet or symphony, Avery's equestrian sponsors take joy in being part of the development of an elite dressage combination. Contributors enjoy live gatherings and virtual updates, delighting in the opportunity to have 'backstage access' to an extraordinary athletic team.
Avery's quest has brought many new faces to dressage; a flourishing community has grown in support of this horse-rider pair. Avery and Esscher are an 'equal opportunity' professional sports team: their sponsors' contributions come in every size, shape and form. Sponsors may participate in this quest in countless capacities on a short term or a long term basis. Please contact us to learn more about joining our community.
Avery and Esscher are grateful to be supported by a large (and growing) group of people who make diverse contributions to this team's journey. Their entry to the High Performance dressage arena would not be possible without the participation of this generous group. It is noteworthy that this group of sponsors has become a close-knit community of dressage enthusiasts. Just as many individuals take pride in supporting a local ballet or symphony, Avery's equestrian sponsors take joy in being part of the development of an elite dressage combination. Contributors enjoy live gatherings and virtual updates, delighting in the opportunity to have 'backstage access' to an extraordinary athletic team.
Avery's quest has brought many new faces to dressage; a flourishing community has grown in support of this horse-rider pair. Avery and Esscher are an 'equal opportunity' professional sports team: their sponsors' contributions come in every size, shape and form. Sponsors may participate in this quest in countless capacities on a short term or a long term basis. Please contact us to learn more about joining our community.
The Trajectory
The initial goal is to successfully compete Esscher in the FEI ring (i.e. completing the international tests, starting with the Prix St. Georges) at a high standard of performance. If we are so fortunate to attain this goal, we will strive for competitive national ranking in the Small Tour (PSG and I1). Our ongoing aspiration is to develop Esscher through the Grand Prix with national and international competitive goals. Pursuing these competitive goals will involve long term training and travel to competitive opportunities in Southern California and potentially Florida and abroad.
Next Frontiers
It's noteworthy that these aims inspire growth to a multiple-horse model. Avery is always looking for ways to further her education with Rachel through the development of a diversity of high-quality horses. Avery welcomes the opportunity to discuss the possibility of adding another talented dressage horse to the program.
The initial goal is to successfully compete Esscher in the FEI ring (i.e. completing the international tests, starting with the Prix St. Georges) at a high standard of performance. If we are so fortunate to attain this goal, we will strive for competitive national ranking in the Small Tour (PSG and I1). Our ongoing aspiration is to develop Esscher through the Grand Prix with national and international competitive goals. Pursuing these competitive goals will involve long term training and travel to competitive opportunities in Southern California and potentially Florida and abroad.
Next Frontiers
It's noteworthy that these aims inspire growth to a multiple-horse model. Avery is always looking for ways to further her education with Rachel through the development of a diversity of high-quality horses. Avery welcomes the opportunity to discuss the possibility of adding another talented dressage horse to the program.
Why Our Mission Matters: Beyond this Team
This is a story about developing new access to an important arena. When we create new avenues for hardworking teams to enter the dressage arena, we promote increased diversity of dressage athletes and dressage audiences.
Why does access to dressage matter to us all? At its best, dressage showcases interspecies cooperation in one of its most dramatic forms. All communities need access to forums that promote such productive cooperation. Engagement with dressage inspires a deep appreciation for harmonious multi-creature collaborations and creates an authentic drive to nurture these values in our world.
Going Forward: Giving Back
We strive to engage in extraordinary athletic endeavors via novel collaborative means. We seek to joyfully share what we learn on this journey, inside and outside the arena.
We hope that our story 1) empowers many young people to dedicate themselves to grand endeavors and 2) inspires their surrounding communities to support them in their efforts. Enormous dreams may be realized when we build communities of sponsorship around young people. We shape our society by rewarding people and pursuits that we appreciate.
Let's develop and nurture teams of individuals who do great work. Through collective support, we can create new opportunities for inspiring teams to train, perform and educate.
This is a story about developing new access to an important arena. When we create new avenues for hardworking teams to enter the dressage arena, we promote increased diversity of dressage athletes and dressage audiences.
Why does access to dressage matter to us all? At its best, dressage showcases interspecies cooperation in one of its most dramatic forms. All communities need access to forums that promote such productive cooperation. Engagement with dressage inspires a deep appreciation for harmonious multi-creature collaborations and creates an authentic drive to nurture these values in our world.
Going Forward: Giving Back
We strive to engage in extraordinary athletic endeavors via novel collaborative means. We seek to joyfully share what we learn on this journey, inside and outside the arena.
We hope that our story 1) empowers many young people to dedicate themselves to grand endeavors and 2) inspires their surrounding communities to support them in their efforts. Enormous dreams may be realized when we build communities of sponsorship around young people. We shape our society by rewarding people and pursuits that we appreciate.
Let's develop and nurture teams of individuals who do great work. Through collective support, we can create new opportunities for inspiring teams to train, perform and educate.