USEF Eventing 25 Emerging Athlete
Recipient of USET Foundation Amanda Piri Warrington Grant
2023 Winner of TerraNova International CCI2*L
MEG PELLEGRINI EQUESTRIAN
2023 Winner of TerraNova International CCI2*L
Recipient of USET Foundation Amanda Piri Warrington Grant
USEF Eventing 25 Emerging Athlete
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MEG PELLEGRINI EQUESTRIAN
"Success is personally defined and pursued. It comes from diving into your own challenges."
I began my riding journey at the age of 5 when my family lived in Tulsa, Oklahoma. After a few years, I found my first pony Ganymede, who would eventually take me to many venues around the country and give me a glimpse of upper-level eventing. Ganymede, also known as “Luna”, deserves the most credit for my competitive nature and desire to prove what I am capable of, even when the odds might be against me!
Eventually, we collected a small string of horses that helped me complete my goals of competing at some of the most prestigious events in the country, including the Young Rider Championships. These horses also assisted in my being named to USEF Emerging Athletes Lists since 2018 and USEF Futures Team Challenges.
In 2020 we moved to Malvern, Pennsylvania to continue my journey in eventing and working towards my goal of representing the US on International stages.
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CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Eventually, we collected a small string of horses that helped me complete my goals of competing at some of the most prestigious events in the country, including the Young Rider Championships. These horses also assisted in my being named to USEF Emerging Athletes Lists since 2018 and USEF Futures Team Challenges.
In 2020 we moved to Malvern, Pennsylvania to continue my journey in eventing and working towards my goal of representing the US on International stages.
CAREER
USEF Eventing 25 Emerging Athlete
Recipient of USET Foundation Amanda Piri Warrington Grant
Winner of Tryon International CCI1*S
Winner of TerraNova International CCI2*L
2023
Recipient of USET Foundation Amanda Piri Warrington Grant
Winner of Tryon International CCI1*S
USEF Eventing 25 Emerging Athlete
USEF Eventing 25 Emerging Athlete
Recipient of MARS Bromont Rising Grant
Recipient of The Broussard Family’s Rebecca Farm Travel Grant
Runner Up United States Young Rider of the Year
Second Place at Fair Hill International H.T CCI3*S
Second Place at Rebecca Farm International H.T CCI3*L
Winner of Plantation Field International H.T CCI2*S
Winner of Tryon International CCIYR2*L
Team Gold at Tryon International; CCIYR2*L
Second Place at Tryon International CCIYR1*L
Team Silver at Tryon International CCIYR1*L
2022
Recipient of MARS Bromont Rising Grant
Recipient of The Broussard Family’s Rebecca Farm Travel Grant
USEF Eventing 25 Emerging Athlete
Second Place at Fair Hill International H.T CCI3*S
Second Place at Rebecca Farm International H.T CCI3*L
Runner Up United States Young Rider of the Year
Winner of Tryon International CCIYR2*L
Second Place at Tryon International CCIYR1*L
Team Silver at Tryon International CCIYR1*L
Team Gold at Tryon International; CCIYR2*L
CAREER
2023 Winner of TerraNova International CCI2*L
My key influencers are my current trainers, William and Katie Coleman.
They have given me a new vision of horsemanship, and what it looks like to care for and appreciate 5* horses. They have taught me that success is personally defined and pursued. It comes from diving into your own challenges. That will be something that sticks with me for the rest of my career!
I hope to cultivate the same environment for future young riders that the Colemans have created for me.
Competition Horses
Meg Pellegrini Equestrian
LUNA
Ballywhim An Luan x Court Hawk XX
Purchased when I was 10, took me to my first Preliminary at age 13, and to my first Intermediate at 15. Named to USEF Emerging 18 list in 2018, named to California’s North American Youth Championship Team in 2019, USEA Pony of the Year in both 2017 and 2019. Luna is now retired at my family's farm in Pennsylvania.
Ganymede, “Luna”
Ricky Bobby
Contender x Ginger
Purchased in 2018 with the intention of being my North American Youth Championship team horse. He was the winner of Galway Downs CCI2*S, Twin Rivers CCI2*L, 3rd place at Great Meadow International CCI3*S, 2nd place at Fair Hill International H.T CCI3*S, 2nd place at Rebecca Farm International H.T CCI3*L, took me to my first attempts at the Advanced level, listed me to multiple USEF Training Lists and helped me receive multiple grants through USEF and USET.
RF Eloquence, “Ricky Bobby”
Naxos
Nektos x Komtess IV
Naxos and I started our journey in 2022 and quickly became close partners. We were able to obtain multiple FEI wins in our first year together and he continues to improve everyday. He is a quirky horse that has taught me so much in our time together- hope to achieve big things with Naxos!
Global Naxos, “Naxos”
TROY
Comilfo Plus Z x Uranie
Troy came to me from England in April of this year as an 8 year old. We have competed up the CCI3* level and have huge hopes for this horses future in eventing. He most recently placed in the top 20 of the Morven International CCI3*S and 7th place at TerraNova International CCI2*L.
Cooley Wish Upon A Star, “Troy”
GEORGE
Twister De La Pomme x Cedelroze
George is a horse that fell into my lap when I began riding with Will and Katie Coleman. He was a horse sent over from England with the intention of being another top FEI horse for Will, but we quickly developed a partnership and the rest is history. He most recently won the TerraNova International CCI2*L and I am looking forward to seeing what else he is capable of!
Gorgeous DHI, “George”
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Products and brands I love and depend on to keep my horses healthy, happy, and comfortable.
Zarasyl is an equine skin barrier cream that has been developed by scientists for the management of wounds, pastern dermatitis, itchy skin, burns, sores and more. I am a huge believer in this formula and my horses have greatly benefited from the use of Zarasyl in their daily care!
Frilly Fillies Bonnets is a company that handmakes bonnets in the US. Not only are they extremely functional, but these custom bonnets have made my horses look their best in the competition ring. No one does it better than Frilly Fillies Bonnets!
Professional’s Choice is my top pick when it comes to protecting my horses legs. From dressage schooling boots, to durable and protective cross country boots, Professional’s Choice does it all! They also carry a variety of English and Western tack to suit everyone’s needs. Horses have fragile legs and I can always rest assured that they are being protected by the best.
