Five Star Equestrian

04/02/2026

Congratulations to Candice Ho on the acquisition of Coco Malou! We’re so excited to see you both tear it up in the jumper ring.

Thank you to our good friends Ryan of Cherokee Sporthorses and Jamie Gornall for all your help and support!

03/31/2026

We had a small but mighty crew at Week 1 of the West Palms Sacramento Spring Classic 💥

Sam & Dior 👑
Champion in the 15–17 Eq, winning all 3 rounds 🥇🥇🥇
🥇 NCEA
🥇 Dover
🥇 Eq Extravaganza
🥈 Maclay

Sam & Reggie 🐻
Continuing to level up in both the eq and jumper rings
🏆 1.20m win - a first for this pair

Ayaan & Fiona 💜
🥇 CPHA Horsemanship Medal
Reserve Champion in the Low Hunters

Sophia & Griffin 💪
Champion in Long Stirrup Eq
Reserve Champion in Long Stirrup Hunters
🥉 West Palms Spring 2’ Derby

Candice & Sabrina 💖 🌪️
Horse show debut
🥉4th .90m
9th in the .90m Classic

Sam also had the ride on the “speed queen” in the Team Challenge alongside Stella Fryer and Parker Abe - this team secured the win 🏆

So proud of this group and all their success this week!

For those that rode for Colin this week in the Open Eq Challenge - Thank you 🙏 💚

03/31/2026

03/23/2026

🌴 Desert International Horse Park Week 10 Highlights 🌴

What an incredible week in the desert - our team showed up, stepped up, and delivered beautiful rounds across the board. We couldn’t be more proud of this group 💫

Jane & Ace ♠️
🥈 Onondarka Medal
4th in PCHA
many strong, consistent rounds in the 12–13 Eq

Sam & Reggie 🐻
🇺🇸 Horse show debut!
Fantastic rounds in the 1.10m
8/32 in Hamel
Scored an impressive 80 in Jumping Seat


Ayaan & Willow 🐦
Thermal debut!
🥉🥉🥉 + 4th in the 2ft Hunters/Eq
12/27 in the 2’–2’3” Hunt & Go

Liliana & Dexter 🦏
Horse show debut moving up to the Children’s Ponies
🥈🥉🥉 - a huge step up and beautifully done

Maddy & Quinn + Amy & Covergirl ❤️
Absolutely marvelous in the Crossrail Hunters/Eq, bringing home great ribbons out of large, competitive groups and showing consistent progress all week

So proud of the growth, grit, and teamwork from every rider and horse. Week 10 was one to remember - on to the next! ✨

💚 💪

03/03/2026

NWC III Highlights 🤩

Alyssa & Picasso 🥒
✨ Reserve Champion 1.20m JR/AM 🏅
And because she refuses to stay in just one lane… 😝 Alyssa got to live her hunter dreams aboard the incredible Fiona, finishing 7th in the National Derby 👏

Ayaan & Fiona 🌼
🏆 Champion – 2’6 Eq
🏅 Reserve Champion – 2’6 Hunters

Addison & Coco 👸
🥈🥉 Large Pony Hunters

Ayaan & Willow 🪶
🏆 Champion – 2ft Hunters
🏅Reserve Champion - 2ft eq
Blues in almost every class… basically a clean sweep 💙

Maddy & Quinn 🦒
Horse show debut in the Crossrails
🏆 Champion – Crossrail Hunters

And I got to spend my birthday weekend with this amazing group - truly the best gift. Ending it with a barn full of champions (and even more personal victories) is something I love more than anything!

Congrats, team 💫 💚

03/02/2026

Happy Birthday to the driving force that never lets us settle for less, somehow convinces us the impossible is possible, and keeps us on our toes!



Happy Birthday, Cassandra Keith! 🎉

02/22/2026

We are so excited to announce that Galant, aka “Goose,” has officially found his person and will remain at Five Star 🤍
Goose has been such a special part of Five Star, playing a huge role in so many riders’ success and bringing countless kids along year after year.

We couldn’t be happier to share that he is now officially owned by his new mommy, Leah Varvaro 🥹🐴

Congratulations to this special pair, we can’t wait to watch them grow together!

02/22/2026

Desert International Horsepark -Weeks 5 & 6 Highlights 🐎✨

Two incredible weeks in the desert with so many special moments, milestones, and wins. Proud of every rider and horse for their growth and success.

Sam / Dior 🐉 👑
🥇 NCEA
🥇 & 🥈 Jump Seat
🥇 & 🥉 NHS Hamel
Solid rounds in the 3’6, finishing 6th in the Dover Week 6
Thank you to and for the catch rides on the lovely Harriot and No Limit B

Jane / Acocento 🦁
Horse show debut 🤩
🥇 & 🥉 Ondarka Medal
Consistent scores in the 80s in the 12–13 2’9 Eq
Moved up to the 3’ with great rounds in the CPHA and THIS Medal!

Ferhaan / Griffin 🏎️
🏆 Champion - .70m Jumpers
🥉 .75m Classic
4th - .85m Classic

Candice / Napoleon 🍊
Stepped into the jumper ring and had a great time, finishing 5th in the .85m Classic

Addison / Coco 👸
🥈 🥈 🥉 4th
Continued to lay down beautiful, consistent rounds in the Large Greens

Leah / Khalida 🐈‍⬛
First show back in a while for this pair! Solid rounds each week, finishing 8th in a competitive 1.05m Classic

Liliana / Sake 🌸
Show debut together with confident, consistent rounds in the 2’3 Hunter/Eq
4th & 6th placings

Amy / Covergirl 💄
Many great placings in the Walk Trot and Crossrails, with huge personal milestones in the Crossrail division

So proud of our team. The hard work, resilience, and dedication continue to show. We can’t wait to be back in the desert for Week 10. 🌴🏆

💚 YearOfTheHorse

02/19/2026

Happy Birthday to the other half of Five Star Equestrian, Leah Feliz.

It feels only fitting that this is the Year of the Horse and your birthday falls on Valentine’s Day because no one embodies love, resilience, and determination quite like you. 🐎 We are all grateful for all you do!

Happy Birthday! ♥️

01/17/2026

We are more than excited to announce that Maddy Hunter has found her perfect match in HAUTBOY a.k.a. Quinn 🌟 Together they are the sweetest and most perfect pair!
A huge thank you to our friends at Full Circle Farm, Dusty Blackwood, and Leah Von Henkle for helping us find everything on our wish list for her first horse — he checked every box and then some 🤍🐴

12/25/2025

🎄✨ Merry Christmas from all of us at Five Star Equestrian! We’re so grateful for our incredible students, horses, and community. Wishing you a holiday filled with joy, peace, and time spent with those you love. 💚 🐴

12/17/2025

Some horses change programs.
Some horses change people.

We are so excited to officially congratulate Amy Jewel on the purchase of the one and only Covergirl 💫

Covergirl has been part of the Five Star Equestrian family for over 10 years and has truly done it all. From bringing along countless riders and stacking up endless championships, to being a proud mommy, model, and teacher, she has shaped so many journeys.

For the past 1.5 years, Amy and Covergirl have been building their partnership together, which makes this feel extra special. We’re so happy to say this next step officially makes Covergirl’s forever home, and we couldn’t imagine a better match.

Amy and Covergirl will be with us through April before heading off to start their next chapter together.

Congratulations, Amy and Covergirl 🤍🐴