Ann Hill and Madison (FL)
Team #857: Ann Hill and Madison
From: Malabar, Florida
Ages: 82 & 31
Combined Age: 113
Test: First Level Test 1
I was born and raised in Southeast England. My introduction to equestrian life was me sitting on a donkey at age 3. A dozen years later, I left school to become a groom at a riding school. This quickly evolved into jobs at several riding schools, where I competed in many classes of horsemanship, including 3-day eventing, dressage show jumping, cross country, fox hunting, showing (riding both side saddle and astride).
I gained the British Horse Society (BHS) Teaching and Stable Management qualifications and became a BHS examiner and Riding Center Inspections and Chief Examiner for the Association of British Riding Schools (ABRS). I was awarded the ABRS diploma.
For nine years I was the head of the Equine Department of a British university, where I was teaching, training, and running the department. I also managed international equestrian centers in England, Spain, Portugal, India, and Sweden.
I have been involved in the British and United States Pony Clubs for more than 60 years, as a trainer, a national examiner, and as a member of two national committees. I am also the manager of the US Pony Club’s International Quiz Team.
I have earned my bronze medal in dressage. Due to such unavoidable events such as covid, the loss of my horse, Buster Bey, and health issues, my silver medal is still something to look forward to.
Maddie (Madison) is a school master. I have been leasing her from Brevard Equestrian Center. My ride was her second Century Club ride.
