#richardspooner

I had the pleasure of interviewing Richard Spooner earlier this year at the HITS Desert Circuit. Here’s an excerpt from a mini feature I did in the new Horse & Style Magazine on stands now.

Richard Spooner participated in every FEI World Cup Final between 2002 and 2012, an impressive record for the California-based rider who has long been known as “The Master of Faster.” A regular member of US Nations Cup Teams and a three-time AGA Grand Prix Rider of the Year, Spooner belongs to an elite group of riders who have garnered lifetime prize money earnings in excess of $5 million dollars.

Yes, he’s one of the United States’ most decorated riders. But he’s also one of the friendliest, and one of the most down-to-earth faces in the sport. In 2013, Spooner moved back to his native California after spending two years based in France. From his home in Agua Dulce, California, he enjoys doing the hands-on work of running an active horse farm, spending time with his family, and caring for his extraordinary mounts that include the now-retired Robinson, and the magnificent, actively competing stallion Cristallo.

Follow the link to find out 10 things you might not know about Richard Spooner.