Jen Kilika says trainer, Jenny Welhouse, has made a significant impact on her life over the years they have worked together. “I have ridden and trained with Jenny for more years than I care to count. She has taught me to be a thinking rider that cares both about the performance AND the horse. The things I have learned in training and showing with her have translated over to all my life areas. I am a stronger version of myself for the lessons I learned.”

Maeve McLoughlin has worked with trainer, Allison Applegett, for the past five years, through IHSA and at the Congress. “I cannot even put into words how much Allison has taught me during the years I have been with her. I joined the hunt seat team at OSU, and Allison helped me all along those years in college, whether it was in the ring or just general life advice.”