L & N Working Student Feature: Joy Seward

L & N's star working student, Joy Seward has been learning the ins-and-outs of what it takes to run a successful training and competition business. Being a working student requires an immense amount of dedication and hard work complete with long hours and competition days. Laura boasts that Joy is the epitome of what any professional would want in a working student. 

"With a barn full of horses, Joy is the first one to the barn every morning and last to leave in the evening and I'm sure I never see her sit down! She offers to do everything with a smile and pleasant reply (not joking!!) She is very clear with her goals for the summer and spends her time watching and asking about every aspect of the business." - Laura VanderVliet

Aspiring working students, take notes..

About Joy: Originally from Winston Salem, NC, Joy joined L & N Equestrian as a working student during her summer break from Eastern Carolina University. Joy first found her love for everything equestrian when she joined a local Hunter Jumper lesson program and she later, through Pony Club, found her passion for horse management and eventing. By working with L & N Equestrian, Joy seeks to expand her knowledge of horsemanship, training, and riding at the highest level of competition. Her future goals include obtaining her USPC A certification and owning her own mount and competing with him at the upper-levels. Joy is enjoying working beside Laura and is very grateful for the opportunity to join them in an Olympic year! 

Become an Exclusive Muggle Club Member Today!

We want to invite YOU to join in Nilson and Muggle's journey at the highest levels of the sport by being a part of the Muggle Club! Members will enjoy exclusive updates, pictures and videos along with a special Muggle Club t-shirt. All members will also be invited to informal tailgates at select events throughout the year and are highly encouraged to share pictures of them "leading extraordinary lives"! 

Start enjoying your membership TODAY for just $100/year! Your membership will help Nilson achieve his dreams while training in England and ultimately, in Rio for the Olympic Games. A pair of shoes for Muggle, a bag of grain or an entry fee to a preparatory competition is where you'll generous donation will be used.  Easily secure your membership online by clicking here!

Here We Go!

Gorgeous day for a hack!

Nilson, Muggle and Cash all got settled last week in England and have already hit the ground running in preparation for upcoming competitions and ultimately, the Olympic Games! Nilson's been taking regular dressage lessons with Ann Ross from Altogether Equestrian in Salisbury, Wiltshire. Ann has been an excellent resource for Nilson while in England because she not only rides for Great Britain, but consistently works with Great Britain's eventing riders and coaches the Brazilian team.

Stay tuned for more updates, pictures and competition results!

Nilson and Muggle are ready for their Dressage lesson!

Heading To England....On Their Way To Rio!

We are very excited to announce that Nilson has been invited to spend the summer in England with the Brazilian eventing team training with legendary eventing rider, Mark Todd in preparation for the 2016 summer Olympic Games in Rio! This incredible opportunity is the result of several very committed owners, years of hopes and determination by Nilson and living proof that ordinary people CAN lead extraordinary lives. 

With your help, Nilson and Muggle can make their Olympic dreams a reality and we would love to have you join in this exciting journey. We have exciting items in our raffle featured in our flyer below where winners will be drawn in August. For a donation of $100 you can even be a member of the Muggle Club where members will enjoy exclusive updates, pictures, videos, a special Muggle Club t-shirt and more! No amount of support is too small, every little bit helps. 

For more information about L & N's Road to Rio Fundraiser, please contact Laura VanderVliet at 717-682-8042 or ljvv2000@yahoo.com!