Alison Firestone Robitaille is a professional equestrian athlete in the field of show jumping. She was born to an already “horsey” family in Upperville, VA, and currently bases her own business out of Middleburg, VA and Wellington, FL. She balances her numerous professional aspirations with being a mom of two girls.
Here is a little more about her in her own words:
“I started riding at around age 3 and started competing at age 10, so I’ve been at this for 30+ years and it is still a new experience every day.”
My career accomplishments to date:
In 1997, I was named the Leading Rider in the Samsung Nations Cup Worldand was honored by the U.S. Olympic Committee as their Female Equestrian Athlete of the Year as well as by the Virginia Horse Shows Association as their Horseperson of the Year.
In 1998 I was the top-placed USA rider at the World Equestrian Games in Rome.
In 1999, I represented the USET in the Pan American Games in Winnipeg (Team Silver Medal).
In 2004 I represented the USET in the 2004 Athens Olympic Games (1st alternate).
“Over my career I’ve won more than 40 Grand Prix Classes, ridden for 24 Nation’s Cup Teams, and proudly represented the USA at the World Cup Finals of Show Jumping 5 times…and I’m not nearly done! I ride because I love horses, being outdoors and the thrill of competition, and I’m grateful every day to have the opportunity to do it.”
OTHER ACTIVITIES
Alison has served as a judge for the Washington International Horse Show Equitation Finals. (foxcroft.org, 27 Feb 2015)
Saddle: Renaissance F
Source: Fei.org , noellefloyd.com
Photo credit: Sportfot