John French - Hall of Champions

“ I like Ecogold saddle pads because they stay in place. No need to get off my horse to re-adjust my pad before going in the ring.  I know my saddle is secure.”

- John French

John French’s favorite products:

Accomplishments:

Ecogold saddle pads in action!

HUNTERS

• Winner of 2009 USHJA Hunter Derby riding Rumba, scoring a perfect 400
• 2006 Emerson Burr Trophy
• 2006 World Cup Team Champion – Las Vegas, NV
• 2006 Professional World Championship Hunter Rider
• 2000: Chronicle of the Horse Professional World Championship Hunter Rider
• Multiple Championships won at Capital Challenge, Harrisburg, Washington & New York
• Trained National & Zone Champions in both the Junior & Amateur Hunter divisions
• PCHA Leading Hunter Rider multiple times
• Two time Champion Southwest Region World Championship Hunter Rider
• Two time Champion International Professional World Championship Hunter Rider

JUMPERS

• 2004: Tied for 2nd in the US Cargill $175,000 Grand Prix during Olympic trials
• 2004 Olympic trials: 2nd alternate and highest placing West Coast rider
• 2004: 4th place Hickstead Grand Prix, England
• 2003 & 2004: Qualified for World Cup Finals
• 2003: Represented the USET on Nations Cup Team in Sweden, France, Belgium & Spain
• 2003 World Cup Finals - 6th in Grand Prix
• 1999: PCHA Rookie Grand Prix Rider of the Year

Video: John French and Rumba win 2009 USHA Hunter Derby