But most exciting is to look out on the showgrounds and see the people wearing their EE goodies!
heading at any time, but I refuse to get bogged down in ‘the paralysis of analysis.’
H&S: What has surprised you about being a vendor at the horse shows? CL:I’m surprised, honored, and elated when women come in
H&S: Describe some of your favorite brands. CL: Wow! Too many to list! Equiline for its timeless beauty
and say “We stalk your website! We’re so glad to finally get to shop in person with you!”
H&S: Describe your greatest challenge and how you’ve overcome it. CL: Travel. I used to bounce back and forth from Colorado to
Texas to California. I decided to bring an RV to live in, instead of staying in hotels, and I began to rethink my schedule. I now travel in a different region each quarter. Sadly, I had to give up some really great shows; but it has substantially reduced the wear and tear on the trucks, trailers, my boyfriend, and me. And the shows I’ve picked up have more than proven that I made the right decision.
H&S: What do you look for in the products/brands you carry? CL: Of what I buy, eighty percent or more must be able to go
H&S: What’s the most valuable thing you’ve learned along the way? CL: It’s easier to succeed when you’re doing what you love. I
H&S: What is your background in horses? CL: I was lucky enough to have had a full ride to play tennis
find passion in what I do, and that generates energy. I’ve also learned to trust my instincts. I haven’t a clue about writing a business or marketing plan, despite my degree in marketing, so I go with what feels right. I can change the compass
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and technical fabrics. Fior da Liso for its stylish yet comfortable button-up blouses. Sarm Hippique for unique styles and amazing fabrics. Le Fash for classic style. Samshield helmets for their adjustable and washable liners and the ability to customize your look. And of course Asmar for producing fabulous finds season after season.
· october/november
‘From the Boardroom to the Arena.’ My customers buy my hunt coats for blazers and breeches for jeans. You will look good in the saddle or out to dinner in almost everything in the store.
in college. When I graduated, I came across a polo facility that offered a free lesson. I figured with my eye/hand coordination, all I needed was to learn to ride. I took some lessons and was totally hooked. Within four months I had bought my first horse, and I was in the jumper arena two months later.