Lindsay Costigan has been an “R” judge for forty years in Hunter, Jumper, and Equitation divisions and most recently received her “40Year” recognition pin from the USEF/USHJA. Growing up in Connecticut, Lindsay rode as a junior on the East Coast before moving to California in 1973, where she worked as an assistant trainer at Pacific Horse Center until 1978 when she purchased her own farm with her husband, Jim.

Lindsay ran her training business for the next 35 years before retiring from riding and training to devote her time to the couple’s portable stall business Stalls West.

Paddy Downing-Nyegard hails from Burnsville, North Carolina, and has been an “R” USEF Hunter/ Equitation/Jumper judge for over 30 years. She has judged such prestigious events as the Pennsylvania National Horse Show, Devon Horse Show, World Equestrian Center, and Tryon International Equestrian Center. In addition, she held the position of Chair of the Pony Hunter Committee.

As owner of Even Keel Farm, Inc. in Tampa, Florida, she has trained numerous zone and national champions and is a sought-after clinician.

Originally from Long Island, NY, Lynn grew up showing ponies and horses and eventually training out of her family’s GlenView Stables with her father, Ralph Caristo, and stepmother, Holly Caristo.

As a Junior, Lynn was not only an accomplished Hunter rider, but she received a bronze medal in the USEF Talent Search as well as qualified for the Medal and Maclay Finals. As a professional, Lynn has trained many successful junior and amateur riders, as well as winter circuit champions. Lynn has her “R” from USEF in Hunters and Equitation.

After a very successful 30-year career in showing and training, with USEF Horse of the Year winners, Shane is now a full-time USEF judge.

Shane has judged such prestigious shows as the USHJA International Hunter Derby Finals, USEF Pony and Junior Hunter Finals, The National Horse Show, Washington International Horse Show, Pennsylvania National Horse Show, Devon Horse Show, Capital Challenge, and Winter Equestrian Festival (WEF).

Along with his wife, Chris, Shane owns a 34-acre horse and bucking bull farm in Magnolia, Texas.

Born just outside of Toronto, Canada, Davin was introduced to riding at the age of 8 when his family relocated to England. Davin bought his first horse off the track and brought him through the pre-green hunters up to the jumpers. After a couple of years in the jumper ring, he began boarding at Spruce Meadows.

During one of the indoor shows at Spruce Meadows, he volunteered to help and found himself announcing his first show. This led to a 27-year career as horse show announcer, Senior USEF Jumper Judge, Senior Equestrian Canada Jumper Judge, and “recorded” Equestrian Canada Hunter/Equitation Judge. Announcing and judging is Davin’s full-time occupation, working over 40 shows per year. Although he does not get a chance to ride anymore, he still has that love of horses that he believes never goes away.

Bobbie is an internationally recognized trainer, coach and Hunter, Equitation, and Breeding Horse Judge, with over thirty years of experience.

She is sought after for her keen eye and attention to the smallest of details from competitors in the ring.

Bobbie has won several national championships with her horses and students over the years and is known for turning out riders that excel in the equitation and hunter rings. Many Canadian professionals started out riding with Bobbie.

Her most recent accolade came in 2020 as she was awarded the Daniel P. Lenehan Perpetual Trophy, given to a person who exemplifies dedication and a lifetime commitment to the judging of show hunters.

A resident of Sarasota, Florida, Eric Mayberry has been involved in the horse industry for over 30 years. For 15 of those years, Eric owned and operated Equestrian Endeavors Show Stables, Inc., a successful Hunter/Jumper business in Sarasota.

Eric is a “R” Course Designer in both Hunters and Jumpers and has built courses for such distinguished shows as the Hampton Classic, Germantown Charity Horse Show, Trader’s Point, Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, Franktown Meadows Hunter Derby, and the Chagrin Hunter Jumper Classic, to name a few.

Meghan Rawlins is an FEI Level 3 course designer with over 20 years of experience. Enthusiastic about the industry with a drive to continue furthering education, Meghan is a lifelong equestrian and skilled trainer dedicated to the development of young horses and riders of all ages in Hunters, Jumpers, and Equitation.

The owner of Cedar Vista Stables on Vancouver Island in BC, Canada, Meghan considers herself fortunate to be able to design all over North America at a variety of venues in Jumpers, Hunters, and Equitation.