hillary carlson wingate stables
Our professional, Hillary Carlson, is a 2001 graduate of Columbus College of Art and Design. She has earned a BFA in Fine Arts and a minor in Art History.

Hillary has been riding since she was six and teaching for 16 years. She has been awarded several champion titles and has shown innumerable times at the most prestigious shows in the country in both the hunters and jumpers. She also has a strong background in dressage and eventing and was an accomplished pony clubber.

Hillary Carlson began her riding career at age 6. During her 26 year career, she has accomplished more than the most seasoned event rider could imagine.
Hillary's training sets her apart from most other trainers. She spent several years under the tutelage of Olympian Chris Kappler, as Top Assistant Trainer and Top Rookie Rider. Mr. Kappler assisted in developing Hillary's advanced horsemanship training and riding techniques, molding her into a future Nation's Cup and Grand Prix rider. Here, Hillary was in charge of schooling and flatting 6-8 horses per day. Hillary, under the supervision of Mr. Kappler, was also the rider in charge of VDL Stallion Maserati, riding and schooling him twice a day. While training at Chris Kappler, Inc., Hillary was awarded Top Rookie Rider of the Year.
Additional Accredited Instruction from:

  • Five time Olympic Medalist, Anne Kursinski
  • Grand Prix Rider and Trainer, Richard Rinehart
  • Grand Prix Rider and Trainer and Owner of Waterworks, Inc., Chuck Waters
  • Grand Prix Rider and Trainer, Kobi Rhodes
  • Received 2nd place in the "High Schooling Jumper" class- Showplace Spring Spectacular in Chicago
  • Received 1st place in the "Low Schooling Jumper" class- Showplace Spring Spectacular in Chicago