Sharon White

Discipline: Eventing

Horses: Inspiration, Rafferty’s Rules, Russian Roulette, Fortunate Son, Fashion Plate, Willpower

Kerrits Pick: Full Zip Cardigan

Website: ww.lastfrontierfarm.com

Sharon was born on January 7th, 1974 in Fort Belvoir, VA. Almost certainly, Sharon inherited her love of horses from her mother, Carol, who has always had a passion for horses. Sharon knew from an early age that horses would be her life, and she’s pursued her dream with inspiration and dedication. Sharon has always believed in the value of education, and she earned an Honors degree in English from George Mason University (1995) along the way toward becoming a professional horseman.

Now, an established advanced level event rider, Sharon is known for her absolute dedication to her horses, her students, and Last Frontier Farm. Sharon gives credit to her success as a rider and a horseman to the years of quality training she has received from the best international riders and trainers in the world. Sharon appreciates the coaching of the inimitable Jimmy Wofford, who both teaches Sharon and helps in managing her career. Jimmy comes to Last Frontier Farm every other week or so to teach and to offer his amazing horsemanship skills. Gerd Reuter also comes regularly to Last Frontier Farm and provides invaluable help with dressage. Sharon is grateful to have the opportunity to school show jumping with Katie Monahan Prudent. All of these horseman are instrumental in giving Sharon a competitive edge and vital in their guidance and support. As well, Sharon tributes Bruce and Buck Davidson, for whom she worked at their Chesterland Farm, Torrance Watkins, for whom she worked while obtaining her degree, Mary Flood and Jules Nyssen in giving her the foundation by which to succeed.

Accomplishments:

2008 Top 50 Leading Riders 21st Sharon White
2008 Top 10 Leading Mares 5th The King's Spirit
2008 Top 10 Preliminary Adult Riders 4th Sharon White
2008 Area 8 Top 10 Leading Riders 2nd Sharon White
2008 Area 8 Top 10 Leading Lady Riders 2nd Sharon White
2008 Area 8 Top 10 Leading Horses 2nd The King's Spirit
2008 Area 8 Top 10 Leading Mares 1st The King's Spirit
2008 Area 8 Reserve Champion Advanced Horse The King's Spirit
2008 Area 8 Reserve Champion Advanced Adult Rider
2008 Area 8 Top 10 Leading Preliminary Riders 7th Sharon White
2008 Area 8 Top 10 Leading Preliminary Horses 6th Fernhill Flag
Top Rider and Top Lady Rider on Area 8 Leaderboard - 2006
Completed Fair Hill CCI*** with Ronaldo and selected for the High Performance Team, a select list of the top US riders and horses being developed by the USEF to represent our country at the 2007 Pan Am Games and other prestigious International events
Reserve Champion for Area II Advanced Championships on Ronaldo 2006 18th overall rider on US Leaderboard - 2006
5th leading mare on The King's Spirit - 2006
7th Radnor CCI** on The King's Spirit - 2006
Finished in the top 25 riders on the US Leaderboard - 2005, despite a serious injury which meant Sharon was unable to compete the second half of the season
4th with Ronaldo at Jersey Fresh CCI** - 2005
5th with The King's Spirit at Bromont CCI** - 2005
Completed Jersey Fresh CCI*** with OK Charlie - 2005
13th US Rider of the Year - 2004
6th US Lady Rider of the Year
Senior Preliminary Rider of the Year in - 2004
4th at Radnor, CCI** -- OK Charlie
Best Conditioned at Radnor, OK Charlie
7th leading US Lady Rider - 2002
14th overall US rider in -2002
Completed Rolex CCI**** - 2002
Completed Fair Hill CCI*** - 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000
Completed inaugural Foxhall CCI*** - 2000
Selected for USET Developing Rider training sessions and long-listed by USET - 1996, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003
Worked and trained with Bruce Davidson from 1997-2000
Worked and trained with Torrance Watkins from 1991-1994