Amanda Steege: Leading Hunter Trainer and Excel Supplements Advocate

Amanda Steege: A Legacy in Equestrian Excellence

Amanda Steege, renowned in the hunter/jumper community, grew up immersed in the world of horses in Massachusetts. Starting with her parents as trainers and instructors, Amanda excelled early in the pony hunters, junior hunters, and equitation rings. Due to this- her early achievements paved the way for a distinguished career.

Excel Supplements Rider

Today, Amanda Steege trusts Excel Supplements to maintain peak performance in her horses. She uses ExcelEQ ProElite and ExcelK9 to ensure top health and competitive edge.

Ashmeadow Farm: Excellence in Training

After graduating from Boston College, Amanda returned to her passion for horses. Starting by establishing Ashmeadow Farm in Califon, NJ, and Ocala, FL. At Ashmeadow Farm she specializes in hunters and jumpers, focusing on developing young talents and coaching amateur riders.

Recent Achievements and 2024 Highlights

In recent years, Amanda continues to shine in the hunter/jumper world. Her recent accomplishments include but are not limited to:

2024 USHJA Derby Finals: Amanda Steege and Lafitte De Muze captured the spotlight by winning the USHJA Derby Finals, solidifying their status as a leading pair in the international hunter/jumper circuit. This prestigious win highlighted their exceptional skill and partnership, marking a high point in their competitive journey.
2023: Champion at the Devon Horse Show in the High Performance Hunter division.
2022: Triumphant in the $100,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby and the $50,000 Hunter Derby at the Hampton Classic.
2021: Achieved multiple top finishes in international derbies, showcasing consistent excellence.

Career Highlights

Amanda’s career is marked by numerous victories and key accolades such as:

2018: Won the $500,000 Devocoux Hunter Prix Finals with Lafitte De Muze.
2018: Secured Champion and Green Hunter Champion titles at the Capital Challenge and The National Horse Show.
2018: Claimed the $50,000 Professional Challenge at the Capital Challenge Horse Show and was named WCHR National Champion.
Coached Lisa Arena Davis to a Champion title at Devon with Balou.

Continued Success

Amanda continues to maintain her high status in the hunter/jumper arena. She consistently ranks at the top in international derbies. A key partnership in this sucess is Lafitte De Muze one of her mounts whom with she continues to yield impressive results.