Kentucky ambassadors

Our rapid expansion, evolution and growth is in large thanks to our ambassadors. Together, we have created a brand that has become a reference among the world’s leading riders and serious amateurs. To meet the needs of customers at the very top of the sport, we listen to them and take their advice.

William Funnell

Jumping

Tim Lips

Eventing

Sugitani Taizo

Jumping

Sandra Auffarth

Eventing

Raf Kooremans

Eventing

Pippa Funnell

Eventing

Pieter Devos

Jumping

Patrice Delaveau

Jumping

Olivier Philippaerts

Jumping

Morgan Barbançon Mestre

Dressage

Laure Schilleweart

Jumping

Laura Collett

Eventing

Kenki Sato

Eventing

Karin Donckers

Eventing

Jos Verlooy

Jumping

Jonelle Price

Eventing

Ingrid Klimke

Eventing

Hans-Dieter Dreher

Jumping

Francis Whittington

Eventing

Dirk Demeersman

Jumping

Constant van Paesschen

Jumping

Chris Burton

Eventing

Camille Condé Ferreira

Jumping

Bettina Hoy

Eventing

Tim Price

Eventing

Alexis Goury

Eventing

William Funnell

Jumping
William Ross Norman Funnell is a top-class showjumper. He has been in many Nations Cups teams. In 2006 he won the Hickstead Derby for the first time since his first attempt at the age of 17, and won it again two years later in 2008 and again in 2009. In 2018 William became one of the five riders to win the Hickstead Derby 4 times. He also won the famous derby of La Baule (France) in 2011. William is married to the eventing rider Pippa Funnell.
“Coming soon!”

Tim Lips

Eventing
Tim Lips is a Dutch eventing rider. Tim is part of the A-class Seniors Eventing of the KNHS (The Royal Dutch Equestrian Association) as well as the Rabobank Talents Team, which is a project of the Rabobank and the KNHS to discover young talented riders at an early age. He took part in the Summer Olympics in 2008, 2012 and 2016. He reached 6th place in team in 2016.
“Coming soon!”

Sugitani Taizo

Jumping
Taizo Sugitani is a Japanese Olympic show jumping rider. Representing Japan, he competed at six consecutive Summer Olympics (in 1996, 2000, 2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016). He placed 11th in team jumping in 2000. Meanwhile, his current best individual Olympic placement is 15th place in Athens in 2004. He also competed at six editions of the World Equestrian Games (each edition from 1994 to 2014) and at two editions of the Show Jumping World Cup finals (in 2000 and 2007). In 2010, he reached 10th place at the World Equestrian Games in Kentucky. Taizo Sugitani won two bronze medals at the 2014 Asian Games in Incheon, South Korea.
“While I love all the products from Kentucky Horsewear, I would choose the Stud Girth as my favourite one. It's so hard to find a jumping girth that fits comfortably, is durable and affordable. I believe the Kentucky Horsewear Stud Girth is all of these things and more!”

Sandra Auffarth

Eventing
Sandra Auffarth is a German equestrian who competes in eventing. At the 2012 Summer Olympics she won team gold and individual bronze with Opgun Louvo. One year before, she had won team gold and individual silver at her first senior rider championship - the 2011 European Eventing Championship.
“Coming soon!”

Raf Kooremans

Eventing
Raf Kooremans is a Dutch athlete who competes in eventing.
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Pippa Funnell

Eventing
Philippa Rachel "Pippa" Funnell MBE is an equestrian rider who competes in eventing. In 2003, she became the first person to win the Rolex Grand Slam of Eventing (consecutive wins at Rolex Kentucky, Badminton and Burghley). She also won Badminton in 2002 and 2005. At the European Championships, she has won two Individual golds (1999–2001) and three team golds (1999–2003). She is a three-time Olympic medallist, winning team silver in 2000 and 2004, and an individual bronze in 2004. She also competed at the 2016 Olympic Games.
“Coming soon!”

Pieter Devos

Jumping
Pieter Devos is a Belgian athlete and competes in jumping. He finished 2nd in the 2017 World Championship in Lanaken.
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Patrice Delaveau

Jumping
Patrice Delaveau is a French Olympic show jumping rider. He competed at two Summer Olympics (in 1996 and 2000). He finished 4th in team jumping on both occasions. Meanwhile, his current best individual Olympic placement is 35th position in 2000. Patrice has won multiple medals at the World Championships level (three silver and one bronze). He also took part in two European Show Jumping Championships in 1997 and 2013, and six editions of Show Jumping World Cup finals - in 1996, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2015 and 2016. He finished 4th in team twice at the European Championships.
“My favorite Kentucky Horsewear's product by far is the Sheepskin Leather Tendon Boots. They are extremely stylish and have such an outstanding classy look! Soft and light, they are so comfortable and have a perfect fit.”

Olivier Philippaerts

Jumping
Olivier Philippaerts is a Belgian show jumping rider. He is the son of Ludo Philippaerts and twin brother of Nicola Philippaerts, both show jumping riders as well. Together with his father and brother and Olympic Gold Medal winner Jos Lansink, he finished third at the 2012 Piazza di Siena FEI Nations Cup of Italy. On September 2012, he became the youngest rider ever to win the CN International Grand Prix at the 2012 CSIO Spruce Meadows 'Masters' Tournament.
“I often use the Sheepskin Leather Overreach Boots at home and on jumping shows but also for transport. The sheepskin is very soft and comfortable. These overreach boots are very strong and protect very well. They are long lasting and easy to clean!”

Morgan Barbançon Mestre

Dressage
Morgan Barbançon Mestre is a French and Spanish Olympic dressage rider. Representing Spain, she competed at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London where she finished 7th in team competition and 23rd in the individual competition. Morgan competed at the 2014 World Equestrian Games in Normandy, France where she finished 5th in team dressage, 15th in special dressage and 15th in freestyle dressage competition. She also competed at the 2015 FEI World Cup Finals in Las Vegas, Nevada where she finished 8th. She competes for France since May 2018.
“I absolutely love the Dressage Girth! The quality is great, doesn't wear out quickly, is easy to wash, fits my horses perfectly as well as being aesthetically nice. Definitely a must-have!”

Laure Schilleweart

Jumping
Laure Schillewaert is a young French show jumping rider. She is 2 times French Youth Champion and has participated in 3 European Championships. Laure is coached by her father Franck Schillewaert.
“Coming soon!”

Laura Collett

Eventing
Laura Collett is a British athlete who competes in eventing.
“Coming soon!”

Kenki Sato

Eventing
Kenki Sato is a Japanese eventing rider. At the 2012 Summer Olympics he took part in the individual competition and reached 12th place.
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Karin Donckers

Eventing
Karin Donckers is a Belgian equestrian rider who competes in eventing. She has competed at six Olympic Games between 1992 and 2016 (only missing 1996). Her best result was fourth place in the team competition in 1992. She also reached top ten of the individual competition twice: 8th in 1992 and 9th in 2008.
“Coming soon!”

Jos Verlooy

Jumping
Jos Verlooy is a 24-years-old Belgian athlete who competes in showjumping. He won the 2019 Belgian Championship and ranked 1st in the FEI Jumping U25 Ranking. In 2015, he became the youngest rider ever to be qualified for the World Cup Finals.
“I'm really happy about all the Kentucky Horsewear products that I use but my favorites are the Moonboots Max. I use them for all the Grand Prix around the world and these are the ones I had the most success with! They fit extremely well around the legs and they are durable.”

Jonelle Price

Eventing
Jonelle Price is a New Zealand eventing rider. At the 2012 Summer Olympics she won the bronze medal in team . For the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio, her team reached 4th place. In 2018, she won the Badminton Horse Trials and the Luhmühlen Horse Trials.
“I like riding with the Eventing Boots. They offer great protection, fit comfortably all shapes and sizes without moving and are extremely hard wearing.”

Ingrid Klimke

Eventing
Ingrid Klimke is a famous German eventing rider who won 3 Team medals at the Olympics in 2008 (gold), 2012 (gold) and 2016 (silver).
“Coming soon!”

Hans-Dieter Dreher

Jumping
Hans-Dieter Dreher is a German athlete who competes in jumping.
“According to me, the Sheepskin Stud Girth is the best on the market! I had two horses that had problems with other girths and from the first day I used the one from Kentucky Horsewear, the problem was gone.”

Francis Whittington

Eventing
Francis Whittington is a leading British eventing rider and BE accredited trainer.
“Coming soon!”

Dirk Demeersman

Jumping
Dirk Demeersman is a Belgian rider who competes in jumping. At the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, he was a member of the Belgian jumping team with Bufero VH Panishof. The team finished at the thirteenth place. He also took part in the 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens where he finished 4th place.
“Coming soon!”

Constant van Paesschen

Jumping
Constant van Paesschen is a Belgian rider who competes in jumping.
“I use the Half Pad Absorb every day because I'm convinced that the pad fits the horses well and protects their back. I really feel a difference!”

Chris Burton

Eventing
Chris "Burto" Burton is an Australian equestrian rider. He was selected to represent Australia at the 2012 Summer Olympics in eventing.
“Thanks to the Eventing Boots I have one less thing to worry about going cross-country. They offer the best protection against injuries easily sustained on the cross-country course whilst offering comfort, freedom of movement, especially around the fetlock, as well as being lightweight and breathable.”

Camille Condé Ferreira

Jumping
Camille Condé Ferreira is a young French jumping rider. She took part in 7 European Championships and 30 international competitions.
“Coming soon!”

Bettina Hoy

Eventing
Bettina Hoy is an Olympic-level equestrian rider, who competes for Germany in eventing. Bettina competed in the 1984 and 2004 Summer Olympics.
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Tim Price

Eventing
Tim Price is a New Zealand rider who competes in eventing. He travelled to the 2016 Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro as part of the reserve for individual and team eventing. He won the CCI 5* in Burghley in 2018 and the Luhmühlen CCI 5* in 2019. In 2018 he reached 7th place in team and 8th place in individual at the World Equestrian Games.
“For jumping, the Moonboots are my personal favourite. They encourage a good action behind without being too strong. I find them brilliant on a wide range of horses, which suits me as I have so many!”

Alexis Goury

Eventing
Alexis Goury is a French equestrian rider, who competes in eventing. He is also an accredited trainer. In 2016, he finished 3rd individual and 1st team in the Continental Championships in Montelibretti. In 2019, his team ended up 4th for the same competition in Lühmühlen.
“Coming soon!”