Rachel Kennedy
Rachel began riding at the age of three outside of Philadelphia at Jack Trainor’s Here and There Farm. As a junior rider, Rachel showed horses for a number of Trainor’s clients and other professionals. Later working professionally for the operation, she rode to eight AHSA Horse of the Year Titles, along with numerous State Titles on memorable horses like Classic, Chocolat and Bittersweet. In 1995, Rachel moved to Maryland and started her own business, ESP Farm.
Rachel has trained and shown numerous horses to championships on the USEF “AA” Circuit at shows such as the Capital Challenge, Devon, Ocala, Washington International, Upperville, Vermont Summer Festival, and Fairfield.
Rachel has served as a USEF Licensed Hunter and Equitation Judge since 1995, and she continues to judge regularly at the nation's most premier competitions, including the Winter Equestrian Festival, Kentucky Horse Shows, the Hampton Classic and the Menlo Charity Horse Show, among many others.
Rachel’s Horses
- Celtic Fire -18 yrs old
- Cryptonite Z - 15 yrs old
- Double Down - 9 yrs old
- Locarno-9 yrs old
Rachel’s favorite competition or venue:
I recently fell in love with Blowing Rock Horse Show
What’s always in your ring bag:
Sunscreen, SPF lip gloss and eyeglass cleaner
Describe your pre-show ritual in 3 steps:
- Lay out my clothes the night before
- Wake up really early so I can take my time in the am…feed “Buster” have coffee and play word games
- Organize my lunch and off to show
Favorite post-ride treat for you and your horse:
“Watermelon for both of us!”
Who is your biggest riding inspiration - past or present?
My husband Oliver Kennedy
Tell us about a moment in the ring that you'll never forget
Scoring 93 on Celtic Fire
Secret Talent:
“I’m a really good cook”
Coffee order or go -to snack:
Regular with extra creamer
@Rkennedy65