Charlie Jayne - Hall of Champions

“My Grand Prix horse Urbanus is very sensitive. I use the ECOGOLD halfpad and my saddle doesn’t slip, without having to use a breastplate, making him much more comfortable.”

- Charlie Jayne

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Ecogold saddle pads in action!

Charlie Jayne from Elgin, IL is a rider to watch. At only 23 years-old, he has been earning his place among the top riders in the US since becoming the youngest in history to compete in a AGA Grand Prix at age 13, placing 7th. In 2008, he was the 2nd alternate to the United States Show Jumping Team for the Beijing Olympic Games with Urbanus, his 12-yr old Belgian Warmblood.

In 2009, Charlie had success with all of this horses, most notably he guided Urbanus to fourth-place finishes in the FEI World Cup Grand Prix CSI4* in Wellington, FL, as well as at the Budweiser American Invitational held in Tampa, FL. With Thomas Edison, he won the $25,000 Charlotte Welcome Grand Prix in Charlotte, NC, in April.

Charlie and Urbanus were part of the US effort on Tour Three of Meydan's Nations Cup. While in Europe, Charlie and Urbanus were second in the $30,753 Grand Prix of Dublin. He finished of the 2009 season on a high note winning the $25,000 Spy Coast/ Sweet Oak Farm Grand Prix in Wellington on Sampras.

• 2009 member of US Team -  Nations Cup Tour Three of Meydan's Nations Cup.
• 2009 2nd place $30,753 Grand Prix of Dublin on Urbanus
• 2009 winner $25,000 Charlotte Welcome Stake on Thomas Edison
• 2009 4th place - FEI World Cup Grand Prix CSI4* in Wellington, FL on Urbanus
• 2008 2nd alternate to Olympic US Show Jumping Team on Urbanus
• 2007 Team Gold medal - CSIO Buenos Aires on Urbanus
• 2007 winner Palm Beach Toyota $25,000 Grand Prix on Thomas Edison
• 2006 USEF Show Jumping Talent Search Finals - East Champion
  
• 2006 USET Foundation Maxine Beard Award, given to the rider who has the potential to compete internationally.
• 2004 Winner $5,000 Amateur/Young Rider Speed Stake riding Champion
• 2003 Winner Victor Hugo-Vidal National Horse Show Equitation Championship riding Ivy
• Youngest rider in history to compete in a AGA Grand Prix at age 13, placing 7

Watch video: Charlie Jayne and Urbanus, 2009 Winter Equestrian Festival