Wendy Riddell began her riding career at the age of 2, on her pony Squirrel. Wendy excelled as a young girl in pony club, the hunter ring, and as a three day event rider but ultimately her passion was Dressage.

She qualified for and competed at the North American Young Rider Championships five times on three different horses, placing first in the Team test, winning the bronze medal, and placing seventh individually. Subsequent to her young rider career, she received the Asmis Grant from the USDF to train and compete abroad and spent a year as a working student with Johann Hinnemann. At Hinnemann's, she met Canadian Olympic rider Gina Smith who regularly comes for clinics.

She rode her first Grand Prix at the age of eighteen, and has competed successfully at Grand Prix on four different horses. She trained her own horse to Grand Prix, ultimately placing eleventh in the nation at Intermediare II. Wendy has numerous State and Regional Championships. She has her USDF bronze, silver, and gold medals.

When she is not riding, Wendy is a partner in the law firm, Berry & Damore, LLC, and takes care of her two daughters, Kenzie and Kali.  She has also been published in Dressage Today and USDF Connection.

For an update on Wendy’s accomplishments, please check out our news section.  Wendy can be contacted at wriddell@nagsheadfarm.com or 602.616.8771