As a young rider I was the lucky recipient of so much help from many in the equestrian world. All they asked for in return was a thank-you and so to pay if forward Five Star Tack is an active participant in rider and competition sponsorship. Please read the highlights of the impressive careers of our Five Star riders and visit their websites to learn more about them! Follow our sponsored riders careers on our Five Star Tack facebook page!
Stephanie Rhodes-Bosch Stephanie has excelled at the highest level of international three day eventing. Most notably, she rode on the Canadian Eventing Team at the 2010 World Equestrian Games where Canada won the Silver medal and she finished in ninth place as an individual riding her longtime partner Port Authority. She and Port Authority were also fifth at the 2010 Rolex Kentucky 4 star three day event where they were the youngest rider in the competition. To top it off they received the Best Conditioned Award for the event as well as finishing as the highest place Canadian rider. She recently competed at the Badminton 4 star in England and will be competing in the Fall Eventing Championships in Fair Hill, MD. Stephanie has trained Port Authority from his first days as an event horse and this dedicated rider and her talented horse are aiming for a spot on the Canadian Olympic team for the London Olympics! Visit her website www.stephanie-rhodes-bosch.com
Rebecca Howard Rebecca is from British Columbia, Canada and resides in North Carolina. She is the head trainer at The Fork Farm, home of the Fork CIC***. She has ridden for the Canadian Eventing Team and competed at the recent World Equestrian Games on Riddle Master, riding as an individual. She and Riddle Master were also tenth at this year's Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event. She is a top contender for a spot on the Canadian Eventing Team for the upcoming Pan Am Games with Roquefort. She and Roquefort won two events this spring at the two star level, Jersey Fresh and Bromont. Rebecca has her sights set on the London Olympics in 2012. Visit her website www.rebeccahoward.ca.
Kristin Schmolze Kristin is a three day eventing rider who competes at the four star level with her long time partner Cavaldi. Kristin was a top young rider, including being named the USEA Young Rider of the Year. She has competed at the Rolex Kentucky CCI 4 Star eventing competition three times as well as the prestigious Burghley three day event in England. She came in third in last year's Fall Championships at the Fair Hill International CCI 3 Star. She is based in Califon, New Jersey. Visit Kristin’s website www.kseventing.com to learn more
Doug Payne Doug is a well known three day eventing competitor, trainer, judge and coach. He competes at the three star level with Running Order. In 2010 Doug was a member of the 2nd placed team in the Nations Cup at the Boekelo CCI*** (Holland) with Running Order. He and "RO" recently finished third in the Jersey Fresh CCI 3 Star. Doug also competes Camerlingo at the 2 Star level and won the two star at The Fork CIC. He is a busy rider and can usually be seen competing several horses of all levels. He is a graduate 'A' rated Pony Club member, and donates as much time as possible to teach for his local club. He is based in Pottersville, New Jersey. Visit Doug’s website www.dpequestrian.com.
Sara Mittleider The story of Sara and El Primero reads like a fairy tale. A failure on the racetrack, the 15.2 hand El Primero a/k/a Tony, was purchased for $300 with the idea that he would be a resale project. Recognizing his talent, she kept him and has competed to the four star level with him finishing as high as 18th at The Rolex Kentucky International CCI **** Three Day Event. Sara is the youngest rider to ever complete the 4 star event and won the Young Rider award three times. In 2006 she was named team alternate for the World Equestrian Games. Sarah was third in the 2009 World Cup Qualifier at The Event at Rebecca Farms on El Primero. She is currently training in Germany. Visit Sara’s website www.saramittleider.com.
Amanda Flint Amanda has over 20 years of experience managing and riding top caliber show jumping horses. Amanda has worked and ridden for equestrian luminaries Katie Monahan Prudent, Laura Kraut, Todd Minikus and Nona Garson. She has a special talent for developing young horses, and can usually be found atop the Young Jumper standings. Amanda also competes and has won at the Grand Prix level. Amanda is based in Oldwick, New Jersey. Visit her website at www.resolutionfarm.com .
Kate Samuels Kate is fresh out of Young Riders and she and her horse Nyls du Terrior have an impressive record in eventing. She was a member of the silver medal eventing team at the 2009 Young Riders Championships and won the individual bronze medal. They were named 2009 Young Rider of the Year at the Intermediate Level by the United States Eventing Association. They have twice been named to Eventing's Developing Riders List. Kate and Nyls have successfully moved up to the Advanced level and their goal is to compete at the Rolex Kentucky International Three Day Event. Kate is based in Charlottesville, Virginia. Visit her website www.katesamuels.com.
Stephanie Rhodes-Bosch Stephanie has excelled at the highest level of international three day eventing. Most notably, she rode on the Canadian Eventing Team at the 2010 World Equestrian Games where Canada won the Silver medal and she finished in ninth place as an individual riding her longtime partner Port Authority. She and Port Authority were also fifth at the 2010 Rolex Kentucky 4 star three day event where they were the youngest rider in the competition. To top it off they received the Best Conditioned Award for the event as well as finishing as the highest place Canadian rider. She recently competed at the Badminton 4 star in England and will be competing in the Fall Eventing Championships in Fair Hill, MD. Stephanie has trained Port Authority from his first days as an event horse and this dedicated rider and her talented horse are aiming for a spot on the Canadian Olympic team for the London Olympics! Visit her website 
Rebecca Howard 
Kristin Schmolze 
Sara Mittleider 
Amanda Flint 
