2005 Dressage at Devon - American Junior Riders Championships

Meet the Riders - Jordan Meadows and Lerro

For the 18-year-old senior at Auburn High School in central Illinois, Jordan can attest to the time and effort necessary to be successful as a competitive rider. Jordan trains out of StarWest in Illinois with trainers Kate Fleming, Martin Kuhn and Alice Martin. Senior trainer Alice Martin and Jordan have had a trainer/student relationship for the past six years. When Jordan acquired Lerro two years ago, Martin and Kate were added to Jordan’s training program. Another key person in Jordan’s life is regular clinician Gerhard Politz. Politz visits the barn four times per year to check up on his students and keep them on the road to success.

Jordan’s mount this year, Lerro is a 12-year-old Dutch Warmblood gelding (x Ferro). “We were just in the right place at the right time to purchase Lerro and he had the training and talent to be a great horse for me to learn on and work with.” Last year Jordan was able to earn her bronze medal aboard Lerro and this year has earned a spot on Team Freedom at the Junior Dressage Team Championships.

Jordan is extremely excited to have the opportunity to show at Devon and has the people in her life to thank for the encouragement along the way. “I have a lot of people who are very good for me to work with. They work with me on a daily basis and really care about me. The other clients in the barn are wonderful and have been very supportive for us this year. My family has also been great about loving me and understanding my passion for horses. I have a lot to be thankful for!”

Jordan’s goals for next year are to try fourth level and PSG, but there is no rush. The main goal is to have fun and enjoy what she does. Jordan and Lerro’s season average coming into this competition is 65.589%.

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