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Laughing through Life The McIntosh’s


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common and we know each other so well that we can laugh and enjoy all the parts of our lives, and that in itself we find fun.” “Political discus-


sions are a great source of laughter for us, we don’t take that too seriously although we do stay up to date on what’s happening.” chimes in Colin. “I believe that finding things funny is good for the soul, and we certainly do enough of it.” Five years ago Co-


t is very clear, when speak- ing to Colin and Toni McIntosh, that they love to laugh. Their humor is unique, and usually aimed at themselves or each oth- er. “We love to laugh,” says Toni. “We have so much in


credit, including his first major show jumping win at the age of 16. As an adult rider, he represented New Zealand in International three-day eventing before focusing exclusively on show jumping. He represented New Zealand on several Teams in International competition, including the Seoul 1988 Olympics as well as winning all of the prestigious show


the New Zealand Grand Prix and World Cup circuit with a group of very competitive horses until moving to the USA in 2004. Colin is known for his passionate


drive to develop coaching standards; and co-wrote the New Zealand coaching program, which is recog- nized by the International Group for Qualification and the New Zealand Qualifications Author- ity. This program is currently used in the curriculum at eques- trian colleges through- out New Zealand and Colin is intense about its development here in the states. Toni, on the other


lin and Toni seized the opportunity at Portola Valley Training Cen- ter, just south of San Francisco, to lo- cate their McIntoch Stables business there. First with seven horses, then that became eleven, then eighteen then twenty and has now expanded to its present size with several barns of training horses, and a multitier teaching and training program. Colin is a lifelong equestrian who


started his show career at the age of nine and now with lots of show ring and one day event experience to his


jumping titles in that country; Horse of the Year, Grand Prix Rider of the Year (2 times) and New Zealand High Jump Title (4 times). Toni also began her equestrian ca-


reer at an early age, and won her first horse Grand Prix at the age of 14. Widely regarded as a stylish and ac- complished competitor, Toni spent time training in the United States where she produced and sold young Grand Prix horses. She competed on


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for three major equestrian magazines. In addition, she has experience as a photographer for several equestrian magazines. Add to that, she is also an equestrian fashion designer and is the creator of “ORIGINALS BY TONI”, the latest in sport/equestri- an clothing, (www.originals-by-toni. com). The most interesting facet to this


Opposite Page: Toni and Colin at Pebble Beach This Page: Toni and Colin ringside at Woodside.


hand, is not one to only focus on riding and training. She was a TV commentator, pro- viding commentary for three day eventing and show jumping, a radio commentator for show jumping and wrote ar- ticles on show jumping


couple is how very much they are alike, but how extremely different


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