Annie’s Equestrienne Apparel

I’m a 15-year-old international-level Junior dressage rider from Ohio and co-founder of Annie’s Equestrienne Apparel. I design show clothing, schooling wear, and accessories.

The idea for the business started as I delved more into the horse world and realized the kinds of clothes I wanted to wear just didn’t exist for kids. As the business progressed, I think that still rings true today. I often design for what I would want to wear, knowing that those clothes would attract others like me who were searching for something unique that resonated with their own sense of style.

The fun, colorful breeches that hallmarked the earlier days of Annie’s Equestrienne Apparel were something completely different, which definitely set us apart and attracted an amazing group of customers. We made it a priority to maintain our close relationship with these customers by staying a boutique brand. In other words, you can only find our pieces in our store. I think it was these two factors that helped establish Annie’s Equestrienne Apparel as a fresh, fun, and up-and-coming brand. 

I started the business to fulfill the void of cute riding wear available for kids, and as I’ve gotten older, the company has grown up too. Now I primarily design in adult sizes, but I still try to keep the unique and fresh designs that characterized the brand from the very beginning.

Riding Louis

I’ve been fortunate to have some fantastic horses through the years, getting my start in the pony division before progressing to horses. I’m currently riding Happy Texas Moonlight (aka “Louis”), my Oldenburg gelding. We’ve been partners for almost three years, but it still doesn’t feel real that I get the privilege of riding such a talented, kind-hearted, and ginormous horse (he’s 18 hands!).