Dry Creek Farms

Dry Creek Farm is owned and operated by Mark Purcell. Originally from Pennsylvania, Mark began riding and competing at the age of 10. Early on he knew that riding and training was his career path. Barely an adult, Mark
began as a working student and assistant trainer for several top trainers on the east coast, including the legendary Rodney Jenkins. Mark then took his skill and passion to Colorado where he became the head trainer for Blue Cloud Farm from 1997 to 2002. Lucky for us, Mark had had enough of the snow and brought his talents to the sunny west coast. For two years he headed the training program at Griffith Park Farms before deciding to start his own venture, Dry Creek Farms. Mark's passion for horses and his dedication to the sport of show jumping drive his training philosophy. He helps each client to develop and achieve their personal goals while maintaining the balance of work and fun! Visit Dry Creek's website at www.drycreekfarminc.com.

Mark can be contacted at (818) 897-5175 or drycrk04@aol.com.

Santiago Rickard Stables

A native Argentinian, Santiago Rickard has been riding and training professionally in the United States since 1998. After working with both Woodgrove Farm (San Diego, CA) and Willowbrook Stables (Los Angeles, CA),
Santiago started his own riding and training business in 2006. His career highlights include:

• 2nd - $25,000 Menlo Grand Prix – Menlo Charity Horseshow 2005
• 3rd - $25,000 Kachina Classic Grand Prix - HITS Arizona 2007
• 1st - $25,000 Tucson Winter Classic Grand Prix - HITS Arizona 2007
• 3rd - Jimmy Williams PCHA Classic HITS Desert Circuit VI 2008
• 3rd - 1.5M Open Jumper, Rocky Mountain Classic 2008

Santiago takes pride in his position as a rider and trainer. At all levels he has guided his clients and their horses through national and international competitions, resulting in victories up to the grand prix level.

You can contact Santiago at (818) 800-6296 or sjrhorses@hotmail.com.

Willowbrook Stables

Kate Considine has been a top trainer of hunters, jumpers and ponies for over 10 years. Beginning her professional career on the east coast, Kate worked with Ann Kirzenski and Ri-Arm Farms (the Leone Family). Additionally, she spent three years in Europe with Etter Sport Horses, learning the European approach to care and training of show jumpers. Settling down in California, Kate opened Willow Brook Stables in 1999.

Currently, Willowbrook's clients compete on the national "AA" rated circuit of the United States Equestrian Federation. While spending most of her time at competitions in Southern California, Kate also accompanies students to the major national competitions on the east coast.

Kate's career highlights include: qualifying students for the nation's top three recognized competitions for the past 9 consecutive years (Devon National Horseshow, Washington National Horseshow, and Pennsylvania National Horseshow), 4 USEF "Horse of the Year" awards, and numerous Pacific Coast Horsemen's Association year-end championships.

From the short stirrup ring to National Finals, Kate produces some of the best young riders to come out of California. Kate believes in positive reinforcement, having fun, and winning the blue ribbon!

Kate can be contacted at (818)890-5103 or katewillowbrook@aol.com.