Shannon Eckel is a hunter/jumper trainer and rider based out of Aiken, South Carolina. Originally hailing from New Jersey, she encountered a lot of success early on in her career. After competing successfully in the Big Eq Finals for 3 years, Eckel opened up her own farm and business. Thus began the inception of Hat Trick Sporthorses.
Shannon Eckel’s Favorite Products: ExcelEQ ProElite, Excel Shine
Some of Shannon’s biggest achievements include:
- Top 25 at 2015 Maclay Finals
- 7th place in the 2016 Zone 2 Maclay Regionals,
Eckel has a broad history and record of competing in the Big Eq, Hunters, and through the 1.35 jumpers. Shannon can be found at major venues, such as, Old Salem, American Gold Cup, Lake Placid, WEF, Devon, and Vermont.
Shannon has worked with professionals such as, Schuyler Riley, Frank Madden, Amanda Steege, Emil Spadone, Don Stewart, and Robert Beck. Recently, she set her sights on working and developing young horses. Shannon intends on building a training program to take riders to the top.
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