Featured Customers of The Month
Nunn Finer is proud to support all riders, of all disciplines, ages, and levels. Going forward you can find two featured riders per month here, read a bit about them, their favorite Nunn Finer products, and their goals as a rider.
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ONDINE EARDLEY
Follow Ondine On Instagram: @eardleyeventing
How old are you and where are you located?
A: I am 20 years old, I've been riding since about age two doing hunters and jumpers until I moved to eventing at twelve years old. I am from Grand Rapids, MI but for most of the year I’m in Westerville, OH, at Otterbein University and serving as the event team president. Otterbein's event team is rapidly growing, my freshman year we didn’t have a solid team, and now we have a team of upwards of 15 people!
Q: What level are you competing?
A: I am competing my horse Gabby at the modified P/T level and plan to move up to Prelim in the fall!
Q: Tell us about your horses and your goals with them!
A: Gabby is a 17 year old, 15.2h Hanoverian mare, she had competed Prelim before I got her and is teaching me about higher quality of care and maintenance for a horse going at those levels as well as improving my riding.
Most admired professional rider?
A: Bobby and Danica Meyerhoff, they really put their horse’s well-being over anything else and are so patient and correct in their training.
Q: Favorite famous horse?
A: Lynn Symansky's Donner. I love Thoroughbreds, and seeing one at the top of the sport for a long period of time is inspiring.
Q: What are your favorite Nunn Finer products and why would you recommend them?
A: The brushing boots are always a go to as they’re durable and easy to use. I’ve also been a fan of the bridles as they are seriously good quality for a great price.
Q: Do you have any superstitous beliefs or things you do before you compete for luck?
A: I don’t really have anything I do before a competition for luck, but I’m very superstitious about not accidentally jinxing myself in conversation.
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MORGAN BATTON
Follow Morgan On Instagram: @morgan_batton
Q: How long have you been riding and where are you located?
A: I've been riding for 20 years and now own 5 horses, we are based in Aiken, SC
Q: What level are you competing?
A: I currently have a horse competing at the 3* level and several younger horses almost ready to move up to Training level!
Q: Tell us about your horses and your goals with them!
A: Toby The Coal Man is a 13 year old OTTB gelding by Mineshaft, out of a Partner's Hero mare. I've owned him for 5 years and gave him his introduction to eventing. He was difficult at first and I didn't think he would make it as an event horse due to an extreme dislike of water and confidence issues on XC. He now loves water and is a XC machine! Now our goal is to do a 4* by 2020 and maybe if all the stars align one day, Land Rover!
Bananarama, "Charlie" is one of my up and coming horses, and he's pretty unique. He's a 6 year old palomino Appendix gelding that I bought out of a western barn. I intended to resell him, but he's shown great aptitude for eventing.
Q: Most memorable event memory for you?
A: Recently competing at Jersey Fresh International was a pretty awesome experience for me. The track felt like a bit like Land Rover with the roped course and the tailgaters. Toby was brilliant and gave me a great feel around a substantial course!
Q: Who are you inspired by?
A: Lainey Ashker has been a super mentor to me and has always been available and willing to lend a hand and give advice when I've needed help.
Q: What are your most loved Nunn Finer products?
A: My Nunn Finer XC boots have to be at least ten years old and still going strong (new ones to come in the future!). I really like my lever noseband for the tough horses that lock their jaws and can get strong. |
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