As Eventers, Karen & David O’Connor's careers include most English riding disciplines, such as stadium jumping, dressage, and cross-country, allowing for a broad range of equestrian experience. The following are the main aspects of the O'Connor Approach:
They respect and honor all types of riding, be it English or Western.
They understand and embrace the "team" mentality for success.
They value safety for both horse and rider.
They are dedicated to continuing education for themselves and others.
They are committed to introducing the equestrian sport to all who are interested.
Their designs are safe and efficient for ease-of-use.
They are family-oriented.
KAREN O'CONNOR
2007 is proving to be the “Year of the Pony!”
Third place finish at the Rolex CCI****.
Individual Gold Medal Pan American Games in Brazil.
Team Gold at the 2007 Pan American Games in Brazil!
Record nine-time selection as the US Eventing Association’s Female Athlete of the Year.
Winner of the bronze medal during the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia.
Individual Silver Medal at the 2003 Pan American Games.
Top finisher at the 2003 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event.
Winner of the 2001 and 2003 Fair Hill International CCI, and first American to win the Boekelo CCI*** in Holland.
DAVID O'CONNOR
Olympic medal winner,
including the first-ever Eventing gold medal for the United States at the 2000 Olympics in Sydney, Australia.
Only the second American to win the coveted Badminton CCI event in England.
Three-time winner of Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event.
Winner of the 2004 Foxhall CCI and the 2002 Fair Hill International CCI.
President of the United States Equestrian Federation.