EQ F A V O R I T E S
Favorite bourbon: Whichever is in my glass. Seriously though, give me Bulleit Rye, and I’m happy.
Another riding discipline you’d love to try: I’m a jumper for life.
Favorite dog: Blueberry saved my life, so of course, her.
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Proudest riding achievement: Winning the Hampton Classic 2022 Grand Prix with my lady Kalinka.
Favorite food to cook at home: Risotto, no matter what my mood is, there is a risotto for that.
Favorite music on your playlist: Country.
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Favorite TV show: Dateline, for sure.
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The place you’d most like to live: As long as I have Mackenzie, my dogs, and my horses, I don’t care.
Favorite charity: Stand Up For Pits, all the way.
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Favorite hotels: Home. No hotel can beat home.
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Based at Pomponio Ranch in Rancho Santa Fe, California, the reigning champion of the American Gold Cup CSI5* Grand Prix has represented the United States on Nations Cup teams in San Juan Capistrano, Langley, Falsterbo, and Barcelona this year. Most recently, Karl was a member of the gold-medal winning Pan American Games Show Jumping team that secured a spot for the USA in the 2024 Olympics to be held in Paris.
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If you weren’t an equestrian you might have been: A Bourbon Distiller who also rides. COOK PHOTOS: ©ALDEN CORRIGAN MEDIA
Favorite restaurants: Encinitas Ale House in the U.S., and in Europe, a bakery with a fresh French baguette.
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