05/22/2026
As we gear up for our May Three Phase, it feels important to take a second to recognize the incredible young riders here at Dara Knot and all they’ve accomplished already this year.
This group shows up. For the farm, for their horses, and for themselves. The work behind the scenes is paying off, and it’s been rewarding to watch each of them continue to grow in their own way.
Madison Blodgett recently completed her 2*L with Fen. It hasn’t been the easiest road, but she proved she had the grit to see it through—and that’s what this sport takes.
Sophia Miller wrapped up her winter season with a 2nd place finish in her final Modified before heading back to Maine for the summer. She continues to develop her talented and slightly unconventional horse with so much patience and hard work.
Katelyn Hoy has spent the last year bringing along her young Thoroughbred mare. Not always straightforward, but Katelyn stayed committed to the process, and the partnership they’ve built has been so rewarding to watch. The mare is now confidently jumping around the .95 and ready for more. On top of that, Katelyn recently graduated high school with honors—a reminder of just how difficult it can be to balance riding at this level alongside school.
Marissa Redmond put a tremendous amount of work into bringing along Turbo, and while it became clear he would prefer a more focused dressage path, that process only sharpened her skills as a rider. After a short break from competing, she catch rode my new event horse Salt Air at Intercollegiate Championships this past weekend—and won.
We’ve also recently welcomed Charlotte Thompson to the group. She brings so much maturity and drive, and we’re excited to continue helping both she and Mardi develop. She comes from a great program, and we’re lucky to have her here.
The future of this sport feels bright with young riders like these continuing to put in the work every day. So proud of this group 💛🐴
