tRAINERS SPOTLIGHT
Mandy Porter
by Laure Ware
Mandy Porter is an effective and which led to a job riding and to both if she is sponsored by them.
stylish rider who has achieved suc- showing in Europe. While in Eu- “With Fabbri, I had used their
cess in the jumper ring on horses rope, Porter gained valuable ex- boots forever - they were trying
of all ages and levels of experience. perience developing young hors- to break in the door here in the
Consistently earning top prizes in es into upper-level competitors. USA, and I knew people here,”
the Young Jumper classes (finishing An advocate of the Young Jumper says Mandy of her boot sponsor.
third in the nation and first in the program here in the USA, Mandy In most cases, becoming sponsored
zone in the six year old and seven/ competes in those classes often, regu- requires Mandy to approach the com-
eight year old jumper standings for larly earnings top prizes in the Cham- pany with a resume and record of
2008, respectively), she is a three- pionships. "It's really important on what she’s done, to see if they have
time World Cup Finals competitor. the West Coast. The more we pro- any sponsorship programs available.
As a young, aspiring jumper rider, mote the local breeders and young Though there is no monetary ex-
Mandy is particularly admirable not horses here, the better." During a change, she says, "the sponsors are so
only because of her many successes time when so many of us are going to instrumental in much of the business.
in the jumper ring, but because it is Europe to buy, she claims that many Receiving product really helps cut a
apparent she enjoys what she is doing. talented, quality horses are being bred break.” As a sponsored athlete, it is
Introduced to horses at a young in the states – owners just have to be expected that Porter remain loyal to
age, her path to professional renown able to afford to develop them here. the company and help promote it, an
began like most riders, starting for- Her ideal jumper prospect is ath- easy accomplishment since she truly
mal riding lessons at age six, then letic, scopey, intelligent, and catty. "I loves the products and the companies.
progressing through the junior ranks tend to like ones with more blood!" Mandy has been able to channel
competing in the junior hunters, jump- In order to bring out the best in what she learned working for top
ers and equitation classes in Southern these young horses, Mandy places a professionals in the USA and abroad,
and Northern California. Continuing strong emphasis on fitness. Luck- into a small, hands-on, successful rid-
to ride through college (Cal Poly San ily, her location allows for the horses ing and training business: ACP En-
Luis Obispo), she received a degree to be hacked on the nearby hills and terprises, located in Rancho Santa Fe.
in Animal Science and Agricultural trails, which keeps them from get- The primary focus of the business is
Business and was able to show in ting stale and enables them to be- jumpers, that is what Porter feels is
the Amateur Owner Jumpers, and come good, all around horses. In her greatest strength, and keeping it
even a few Grand Prix at the same order to continue the development small in order to ensure top-quality
time. Originally intending to pursue of their careers, the young horses are management. She cites her most sig-
a career in veterinary pharmaceuti- typically jump-schooled two to three nificant accomplishments as being
cal supply marketing, an opportunity times per week (over varying types third in the Queen Elizabeth II cup,
to turn professional of gymnastics and courses), and, riding on Nation's Cup Teams in Eu-
evolved, ideally, shown two times per month. rope, and recently winning a number
As a sponsored rider, Porter endors- of Grand Prix on San Diego (owned
es and receives products from De- by Danielle Korsh). With two jump-
voucoux, Fabbri Boots, Game Ready ers, seven and eight years old, on
Equine, Heritage Gloves, Lubryson, track to becoming Grand Prix horses,
Purina Mills, Equifit, and Wild Turkey and some new upper level mounts,
Farm. All her horses are on Purina the future is looking pretty good!
Mills Feed, she rides with equipment Always a fun one to watch because
made by Fabbri, Devoucoux, and of her soft, effortless-looking posi-
Equifit and encouragers her clients tion, her bold, speedy rides in the im-
to do the same. With sponsoring portant jump-offs, Mandy Porter is
companies (including Devoucoux an inspiring rider for riders hoping to
and Fabbri), both Porter and the reach the highest levels of this sport.
company agree that it is beneficial
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