Spotlight on Demo Rider: Fleur Bryan

Fleur Bryan was born and raised in the middle of Ireland just 20 miles from the famous Curragh racecourse home of the Irish Derby. Having began riding at the tender age of 2, Fleur quickly developed a passion for and talent with young horses. After graduating from secondary school, Fleur moved to Daffodil Lodge Stud where she trained under the watchful eye of legendary Irish showjumping rider/trainer Iris Kellett, and she began training for her British Horse society certification. After leaving Kelletts, Fleur worked with show hunter horses in Connemara, and event horses in Waterford, before taking a position with International Dressage Judge and Trainer Gisela Holstien. The experience at Holstein's was vast, as all 3 major disciplines were covered in the barn. Fleur had the pleasure of working with Gisela's Olympic Dressage rider daughter, Heike, and showjumper son, Eric, who in the late 1990's held a top 10 spot in the world rankings. Fleur co-owned and mananged Barrowside Stud with her Brother in Ireland for 9 years prior to moving to the U.S. in 2002. There they bred, trained, competed, and sold both showjumpers and event horses, and trained riders. Fleur now co-owns and runs Parkmore Stud, with her partner, Debbie, in the beautiful Blugrass state of Kentucky, where she stood Parkmore Pride, Registered Irish Draught Stallion, and has continued the careful production and training of Irish horses and other breeds. A specialist in English training, Fleur prides herself on her ability to bond with youngsters and turn out horses suitible to be ridden in any discipline by any level of rider. Fleur is the founder of the Irish Village at the World Equestrian Games and will be performing demonstrations on Buddy Satterly and Benmar Bella Blue.