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Casey was born in 1979 in California where her
mother, Denise O’Connor, immersed her in the horse world at the age of
two. The O’Connors moved to Pennsylvania in 1984 and Banbury Cross Ltd.
was established shortly thereafter. Casey rode ponies for her mom and
other trainers in the area for many years in the local show circuit. As
a young child Casey trained mainly with her mom Denise. As her junior
career progressed, Casey worked closely with Jeffrey Ayers who helped
Denise take her through her junior years with success. Throughout her
junior years Casey did a lot of catch riding and was therefore very
fortunate to have been able to work with many prominent trainers in the
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(Casey on Sir Rupert III)
In 1990 Casey was blessed with the horse of a lifetime.
Sir Rupert III was Casey’s ticket to the rated show world. Highlights of
Casey’s career with “Rupert” include:
* 1992 & 1994 Zone II Hunter Finals Champion
* Best Child Rider in the Children’s Hunter Division
and Junior Hunter Division
respectively
* 1992 winner of the Marshall and Sterling Finals
* 1995, 3rd in the Nation in the Small Junior Hunter
dDivision |
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In 2001 Casey graduated from the University of
Richmond and started working full time for her mom at Banbury Cross as a
professional equestrian. During this time she has been able to
ride, teach and coach at horse shows. Casey lives in Lancaster, PA with her husband James, their daughter Ainsley, two dogs Riley and Sprout, and their cat Arnie!
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