Mandy Porter
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Mandy Porter
Jumpers
West Coaster, Mandy Porter, is one of America’s top Grand Prix competitors.This California native has travelled the world devoted to the pursuit of excellence as a rider and horseman, including a seven year stint in Europe gaining invaluable International experience.She has ridden in numerous International competitions throughout Europe and has represented the United States on three Nations Cup Teams in Linz, Austria, La Baule, France, and Gijon, Spain. She’s also had the opportunity to learn from and ride with many International level show jumpers, including Katie Monahan Prudent, Alison Firestone, Alice Debany and Peter Wylde.
As owner and trainer of ACP Enterprises, Mandy successfully manages all aspects of her elite show barn located in the beautiful seaside community of Del Mar, California. Since starting her own business, Mandy has successfully campaigned Barb Ellison's (Wild Turkey Farm) breeding stallions, and successfully rode the grey Holsteiner mare Summer, also owned by Ellison, to many wins during their six-year partnership including the PCHA Grand Prix Horse of the Year title in 2006. .
Most recently in 2009, Mandy made her third trip to the World Cup Finals with Danielle Korsh’s Dutch gelding, San DiegoOn the ground as a sought after instructor, Mandy has guided numerous riders to major victories, including Megan Ellison, Morgan Taylor and Taylor Coe, participants of the North American Young Rider Championships. She continues to attend AA rated horse shows throughout the West Coast and Canada.
To learn more about Mandy, visit her website at: mandy-porter.com