Lauren Fay: Head Trainer
Lauren Fay grew up in Vermont and was introduced to riding at the age of 8 at summer camp. She began with local shows at the age of 9 and continued on competing in the “A” circuit from Short Stirrup to the Big EQ finals. She has experience in the hunter, jumper and equitation arena. However, her main focus during her junior years were the jumpers, equitation and dressage. She made many appearances at VHJA, Mass Equitation, M&S, NEHC, HBO Finals and MaClay Regionals.
Monteverdi at Green Mountain Horse Association, 2008
Lauren has worked with many renowned equestrians, including: Greg Best, Patty Harnois, Frank Madden, Ellen Miller, Missy Clark, David Oliynyk, Kristen Bumpus and Eddie Federwisch. Lauren spent many years as a working student and assistant trainer which allowed her to travel much of the New England circuit and show year round. She worked for Holly Hill, Fox Horn, Summerwood, Woodridge Farm and the Ellen Miller Riding School.
Lauren graduated from Virginia Intermont College in 2012. As a student, she competed in the IHSA as an open rider. She competed at nationals scoring numerous accolades including a 9th for the Cacchione Cup in 2012. She was also a part of the ANRC as a member of the national team, and IDA as a first level competitor. Lauren won numerous regional championships both individually and as a member of the respective collegiate team.
Since graduating, Lauren has trained at barns and camps across New England, as well as Florida, Virginia and Colorado. Her biggest focus is in the hunter jumper discipline with a heavy influence on proper flatwork and dressage concepts. She comes with experience teaching lessons of all age groups and skill levels. For the past decade Lauren has been working with in Colorado with local IEA teams and in the CHJA circuit. She founded Higher Altitude Equestrians in 2017. She encourages riders to build strong relationships with their horses. This is achieved by a deep understanding of horsemanship both mounted and on the ground. “It’s not the blue ribbons or the flashy trophies that define a rider: a real horseman is someone that can’t be quantified but rather felt and understood by their four legged partner.”
Open Flat, IEA Nationals 2012
Cacchione Cup, IEA Nationals 2012