Casey
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 tri-state area.
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 - Children’s Hunter Division
- Best Child Rider Junior Hunter Division
- 1992 winner of Marshall and Sterling Finals
- 1995, 3rd in Nation Small Jr. Hunter Division
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 daughters Ainsley and Eva (born January 21, 2011), dogs Riley and Sprout, and their cat Arnie!
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