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Fluer Bryan:
I was born and raised in Ireland and was put on a pony at about 3 weeks old. As a child and teenager, I rode Foxhunters & National Hunt Horses under the watchful eye of my Dad.
After graduation, I moved away to train with some of Irelands' legendary trainers in Jumpers, Eventing & Dressage culminating in the qualification as an instructor/trainer under the strict British Horse Society Examination system. I owned & ran a successful Stud Farm and equestrian center at home for 9 years prior to moving to the states. I had been over many times, conducting clinics and privately coaching people to whom I had sold horses.
After 3 years of being here, my partner and I found a picturesque farm in Henry county, KY and decided to buy it and expand the business. Here, I breed and train Irish Draught & Irish Sport horses with the emphasis on breeding quality amateur mounts. I seldom sell unbroken horses and put many pain-staking hours into ensuring that my horses are perfectly matched to the purchaser. Since buying the farm, I have rescued nine Thoroughbred mares that I have crossed to my Irish Draught Stallion. They are fine horses who, because of injury, would have otherwise been slaughtered.
Currently, I am using my clinics, breeding, and sales program to educate people about horse ownership, including its benefits and draw backs. I am also educating people about how to recognize if their chosen boarding facility is too standard or if their horses are being neglected. I am an active member of the Irish Draught Horse Society of North America and just finished two years on its board of directors. During that time I introduced the society to the World Equestrian Games, chaired the committee for our participation & formed the Irish Village where we will showcase all breeds of Irish horses in the Equine Pavilion.
I have a vast knowledge of English equestrian sports including field sports and a passion for education. I am known for pushing my students to reach their abilities in a kind and forgiving way with the emphasis being on competition. As a whole, Hunter/jumper, Dressage, Eventing and Carriage Driving competitors and trainers are hard working passionate people. We are, in effect, the forgotten children of the equestrian sport and it is my hope that the WEG will change that view. Through our sport, there is an exciting future awaiting our young people - a noble sport with our noble steeds. I hope, in time, to join forces with KEEP and like-minded groups to spread the word of what we have to give and to change the mindset of the few who believe that horse sports are for the very rich. Also, I encourage continued and frequent education to the trainers to improve the standard of horsemanship in our industry.